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From time to time, we are going to feature a member of our Girl Scout Troop. Today, we are learning a little more about our Girl Scout Leader Bobbi Camacho. Bobbi Camacho Troop #2447 Leader Hello! My name is Bobbi Camacho. The majority of my life, I grew up in Wasco. I have a Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies with a Concentration in Child Development. I was a teacher, now I stay at home with my 4 kids! My husband is a wildland firefighter. He puts out forest fires. Our kids go to Golden Oak here in Shafter and love it! Our family is really excited to get to know each and everyone of you. It's going to be a great year together! Bobbi's favorite..... Color is.....Yellow! Flower is.....a Daisy! Food is.....Fried Chicken and Mashed Potatoes -OR-any Mexican Food! Birthday is....November 30! Eek, it's coming up.

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GSUSA came out with three cybersecurity badges for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors in the fall of 2018, While most Girl Scout Badges are available in hard copy or pdf brochures that give five (three for Daisies) requirements and three suggested activities (pick one) for reach requirement, these badges have five (or three) requirements shown on the Badge Explorer, and suggested activities on VTK, the pdf for sale DOES NOT include three suggested activities per requirement. Rather, it is a colorful magazine-type source of information on cybersecurity for that age level. Like other VTK plans, these contain word-for-word scripts for leaders and can be hard for some people to follow. The VTK plans are "unplugged"; they can be done without computer access, and the idea is to teach principals, not techniques. The talking points from the scripts are where the connections between the activities and cybesecurity are made. Let's take a look at the Daisy cybersecurity badges and how GSUSA recommends earning them: Cybersecurity Basics According to GSUSA "When you've earned this badge, you'll know how how computers work and how to stay safe online." The requirements are: Find out how computers work Find out what safety and protection means Discover how you’re connected, just like computers are! Here are the activities suggested in VTK Coloring sheet (provided on VTK) showing a laptop computer, a phone and a tablet Review VTK provided poster of a computer system (keyboard, monitor, mouse, speakers, headphone, printer, cpu, webcam) and have the girls perform some action for each part. Discuss that computers are like friends and can help us do things. We tell computers things about ourselves. Play "telephone" game where a girl gives some piece of information about herself to the person next to her, who passes it to the person next to her, all the way around the circle. Discuss how we would not be happy with a friend sharing our secrets, and how we wouldn't be happy if our private information on our computer was shared. Each girl picks a small "treasure" (coin, toy, bead) and puts it in a troop box, which the girls work together to decorate. Then discuss what the word "protect" means and how we can protect our precious box. Provide bubble wrap, tape, string, wrapping paper and let the girls protect their box. Discuss different ways we protect ourselves (coats, umbrellas, sunscreen, bug spray) Computer Connect sheet (VTK) girls draw immediate family on a big computer and other people in their lives on connected computers. Share the drawings and point out that we are all connected to a lot of people. In the same way, computers are connected. Have each girl write or draw a message on a piece of paper. Fold the message in half and punch a hole in it near the fold. Take a ball of yarn and pass it around the circle. Each girl keeps the trailing end and passes the ball so that there is a circle of yarn. Explain that computers are connected just like the yarn connects us. Put a message on the end of the yarn and pass it around the circle using the yarn. As each girl gets it, she should open it and read it. This is like passing messages around the internet. Next, each girl should cut a picture from a magazine. Talk about how we share more than just messages on the computer. Fold and punch one girl's picture and put it in the center of the circle, along with a ball of yarn or string. The girl takes the end of the yarn, with the picture and shares it with "Mom", who shares it with "Grandma" who sends it to a friend or two. Each person holds onto the yarn as the pass the picture. Then move on another girl's picture with another ball of yarn. After you have shared each girl's picture several times, point out the big web of communication. Talk about how stories on the internet get spread, just like people spread what we tell them in real life. If we don't want our information spread, we have to protect it. We can ask people not to share our stuff, or we can not use a computer to send it. Cybersecurity Safeguards According to GSUSA, "When you've earned this badge, you will know what privacy is and how to protect my (sic) identity." The requirements are: Discover what makes you different from others Find out what information is private Discover who is in your trust circle Here are the activities suggested in VTK Using provided items, girls put on a costume and pretend to be someone they are not. They share information about their character's identity. Leader points out that your identity is what makes you different from others, and that your name and birthday are part of your identity. Using provided letters, pictures, colors, etc. girls put things that identify themselves into a paper bag. Have items in piles across the room and ask the girls questions such as their favorite colors, sports, name etc. to help them gather the right items. Then collect the bags, and empty them one at a time and see if the girls can guess whose bag each is. Draw a picture of yourself and family on a paper plate. Leaders help add information such as name, address, phone number, school name, etc. Using a hole punch and yarn, hang this around your neck. Leader points out that the information everyone is wearing is private. Change the necklaces so they hang in the back, with personal information exposed. Walk around the room reading each other's private information. Then talk about what we learned about each other. Ask if it is ok if strangers know this, and who we can share private information with. Point out that information we share online is no longer private. Each girl walks around the room with a piece of paper. As she comes to another girl, she says either "public" or "private". If she says "private" the other girl covers her face with her paper. If she says "public" the other girl leaves her face exposed. Then they move on to other girls. Leader places large circles on the floor, each for different levels of intimacy--family, friends, acquaintances, strangers. As she describes various people, girls go to appropriate circle. Talk about how we share different things with people in different circles and what is appropriate to share with each. Cybersecurity Investigator According to GSUSA, "When you've earned this badge, you'll know how to use your powers of observation to investigate questions and find solutions." The requirements are: Find out how to search for an answer Use clues to figure out who someone is Test your powers of observation Here are the suggested activities in VTK The girls put together a puzzle. Point out that investigators solve puzzles by gathering information and putting the pieces together. Talk about what investigators do and that there are investigators who solve crimes that take place online. Point out that the internet connects millions of computers around the world. Have a collection of suffed animals or animal pictures. The leader thinks of one. The girls take turns asking yes or no questions to determine which one it is. Point out that investigators solve crimes by asking questions. Find clue cards scattered about the room; put them together to determine who the person is. In this case, it is Juliette Gordon Low. The cards are in VTK. Talk about how hard or easy it was to guess her identity. Discuss what information is private, that helps strangers identify you. Play I Spy Discuss using powers of observation to be aware of your surroundings and keep yourself safe Place small items on a table, cover with blanket. Remove blanket; have girls study items for 15 seconds. Replace blanket and have girls turn their backs. Remove an item. Uncover the items and ask the girls to remember which is missing. Use five senses and discuss what you observe about the meeting room based on them. Talk about staying safe online--if someone you don't know sends you a message, tell your parents. If a link takes you someplace unexpected, tell your parents. Has your troop earned any of these badges? Did you use the VTK plans or go about it differently?

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As a new leader one of the first things you probably heard was who started the Girl Scout organization. Her name was Juliette Gordon Low. Over the years as a leader I always tried to teach my girls more and more fun, interesting and important facts about her. Of course always trying to be fun and exciting. I want to share 25 ideas that I think your girls will love. Bookmark this page for reference, and share with other leaders. “Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting can be the magic thread which links the girls of the world together.” — Juliette Gordon Low Learn more about her life and celebrate Founders Day on October 31 Juliette Gordon Low Games I have…Who Has…Juliette Gordon Low Card Game This is an easy-to-play game that is a great way to learn about Juliette Gordon Low. Girls will match up the answers on their cards with questions on other girls cards. Get printable now 3 Games to Explore the Life of Juliette Gordon Low Activity Booklet This activity booklet has 3 very fun games all focused on exploring the life of Juliette Gordon Low. Get printable now Juliette Gordon Low Bundle Party Pack with 6 games Activity Booklet This activity booklet has 6 very fun Juliette Gordon Low party style games. Download and print to have fun with your troop. Get printable now 5 great party games to celebrate Juliettes birthday This comes from another blogger called Using Resources Wisely, you should follow and check out these 5 ideas. View Ideas Juliette Low Scoot Activity Booklet Looking for a fun and interactive way to teach your girls about the life and achievements of Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouts? Look no further than the Juliette Low Scoot Game! This game is a unique twist on the classic

This year, leaders who have troops that are bridging from Daisies to Brownies can have one that is like the ones that took place pre-pandemic. Here is a guide to help you plan your ceremony. During the past two years, the pandemic has changed the way we have been scouting with our troops. While we were able to meet, it came with all kinds of different rules, and those also varied by Council. Some could meet only outdoors and socially distant, while others could meet indoors without a mask. There were times when we all went virtual, and it was a stressful time to keep our girls engaged. Now that the worst appears to be over (fingers crossed), leaders will once again be able to have a regular Girl Scout bridging ceremony and celebration. When Do Girl Scout Bridge to the Next Level? Many leaders wonder when their troop needs to bridge. There is not right or wrong answer; the right time is what works best for your troop. For example, if you take the summers off from meeting, then bridging as your last meeting of the year makes sense. You start the new scouting year as your next level. That being said, even if you do not meet in the summer, having your first meeting of the scouting year as your bridging ceremony also makes a lot of sense. Leaders who meet during the summer months may do level specific badges during this time, so bridging in the fall works for them. No matter what time of you decide to bridge, give the families enough notice so they can attend. It is best if you can do it during your regular meeting time, as this 60-90 minute time slot is already carved into the family's schedule. The KISS Strategy for Daisy to Brownie Girl Scout Bridging Let me start by sharing what the KISS strategy is. Keep It Simple Sister The girls in your troop are easy to please. They are six and seven years old. This is not a wedding, Bat Mitzvah, 50th anniversary party, or college graduation party. You are not going to drive yourself crazy on Pinterest and spend hours planning the perfect event. Your Daisy to Brownie bridging ceremony will be about 10 minutes long, no more than 15 minutes tops. Your audience (aka, parents and siblings) will appreciate the shorter ceremony and the girls will be so happy about the celebration that they will want to party on as well. Does My Troop Need to Earn All the Petals in Order to Bridge to Brownies? The short answer is no, they do not. There are no requirements for girls to move up to any level, as where they are placed is solely dependent upon what grade in school they are in. Resources for Your Daisy to Brownie Bridging Ceremony Keeping with the KISS strategy, your co-leader and you do not need to write your own ceremony. I am going to provide you with several resources that are already done for you. Might you want to say a few words? Absolutely! That is what my co-leader and I did. Here are some useful links to help guide plan your Daisy to Brownie Bridging ceremony. Bridging to Brownie Girl Scout Requirements First of all, you do not have to do ANYTHING to bridge your troop. Girls automatically bridge because they are moving up a grade. If you want to earn the Brownie wings, here is what needs to be done. Both steps are fairly easy to complete. Start reaching out to sister troops now so you can fulfill these requirements. Girl Scout Bridging Guide from North-Central Alabama Here is a guide for leaders no matter where you reside. Daisy to Brownie Girl Scout Bridging Script This one is a bit long, but you can condense it to make it work for your troop. Guide to Bridging Ceremonies Scroll to page 15 to find the Daisy to Brownie guide. Daisy Bridging Poems Check out the images to find a poem that you want to read. Free Girl Scout Printable Bridging Certificates This post has been updated and all links are viable as of April 2021. Make sure to print one copy and then take it to Staples or Office Max to run off. Save your receipt to get reimbursed. There is no sense using up all of your own ink! Bridge to Brownies Brownie Mix Label It is nice to give a little gift to your girls. I gave mine a box of Brownie Mix. This label did not exist then, but if it did, I would have used it! Girl Scout Daisy to Brownie Bridging Ceremonies from Actual Troops Here is a sampling of some of the Daisy to Brownie Bridging ceremonies that you can find on YouTube. In my next post, I will share easy decorating and gift ideas that will make your Daisy to Brownie bridging ceremony most memorable.

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Turn any doll/outfit into a "flat" doll that can be mailed on an adventure. The one in the pictures is Juliette Gordon Low for a Girl Scout Troop in Los Angeles. The Velcro undies are left off and the outfit is permanently glued to the doll. A small amount of print can be added to the back of the doll. Perfect for school projects! Listing includes: 1 doll of your choice 1 outfit of your choice (permanently glued to doll) **Please note** My products are all custom made by me to order. The photos used in listings are all orders that have been completed for other customers. The fabrics used were either chosen by me or, by request, the customer asked for a specific color. If you would like your outfit/doll made in a specific color, please convo me to convey that message. I specialize in fabrication and the mixing of fabrics to create a unique and individual look. I love it when customers allow me to use my "fabric eye" in creating their fanciful whimsies! Doll measures 7" by 4 1/4" FAQ: How do the clothing and accessories adhere to the doll? Through a lot of "trial and error", I have discovered that the following is the best method to adhere the clothing to the doll. I make the "undies" of the doll with the hook side of a piece of Velcro. The small pieces, such as shoes, etc have a product called Aileen's Tack It Over and Over applied to the underside. It is a non-toxic, sticky, clear glue like substance. Over time, the Tack It Over and Over may need to be reapplied. I suggest you purchase a bottle. I found mine online for a minimal cost. I have found that Velcro, applied to these small pieces, distorts them. **Note** The clothing is made using high quality cotton and fancy fabrics. As the doll is loved, the fabrics may begin to fray although they have been sealed with a product called Heat And Bond Lite. IF this starts to occur you may seal the edges with a product called Fray Check. There are no refunds/replacements if this occurs. It is a normal outcome of play. ***Please read all shop policies and shipping information BEFORE ordering. Order placement acknowledges your acceptance of these terms and conditions.*** As per my shipping policies: Once your package has been scanned and processed by my local USPS, it is no longer my responsibility. If it is lost by the USPS you MUST take action with YOUR local post office. The PO will not work with me. A strict "NO REFUNDS OR PRODUCT REPLACEMENT" policy is in effect when the product has been lost or misplaced by the Postal Service.

Facebook Pinterest Twitter Email Today I’m sharing a few ways to bring your girls together with some bonding activities and icebreakers that are great for any meeting or to celebrate Friendship Day on August 5th. Such an important part of being a girl organization is the friendships made during our time in scouting. A troop of devoted friends that support one another will leave a lasting impression on your girls of what friendship means for the rest of their lives. Sometimes though, youngins need that extra push to put themselves out there, or could use an activity to help them branch out. Did you know? Friendship Day is August 5th, and a great way to celebrate is to play friendship building games together. These games are a blast, and are sure to warm everyone up to one another. Afterwards, have your girls pick their favorite quotes about friendship and talk about what qualities they look for in a good friend. This will not only encourage one another to be more kind, but also value the friendships they have made along the way. Friendship Games and Activities Friendship Swap and Necklace You can make friendship necklaces or SWAPS. Silkies (necklaces) you can get from Michael’s Craft store. Unicorn charms and rings from Amazon. 12 pony beads, 1 for each line in the GS law or just make a rainbow. Here are some different friendship games below and don’t forget to have fun! Minefield Set up an obstacle course at your next troop meeting. Pair up the girls, perhaps with a new friend, and let one verbally guide the blindfolded partner through the obstacle course. Switch up the course before switching blindfolded partners! Players have to effectively communicate and trust one another to finish first. Categories This game is a great way to help girls realize what commonalities they may have with each other. Call out different categories and ask the girls to arrange themselves based on how they fit into that category. Start out with basic things like eye color or favorite food, then move onto questions about pets, favorite school subjects, or who has moved before. Girls may realize something they didn’t know they have in common with each other. Give them some time later on to connect over these new discoveries. Speed up the game to make things fun, or slow it down if the girls are enjoying getting to know each other more. Extreme Rock, Paper, Scissors This tournament-style rock, paper, scissors is best with larger groups. Pair girls off and have them play best 2 out of 3 rock, paper, scissors. Ask the losers of the match to follow the winner to their next match, cheering them on. This keeps going until the last two winners face off, each with half their troop cheering them on! This is a great way to energize the group and foster some friendly competition. 2 Truths and A Lie This game is a classic for good reason. It makes players work together to figure out how they are being deceived, and gives the chance to learn about each other quickly. Have girls introduce themselves with 3 facts about them, but one is not true. The weirder the facts, the better! Sit in a circle so everyone feels more inclined to chime in. There's nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate. Unknown Here is a place to pick from 55 Other Friendship quotes to use with your troop. Dots When entering the meeting, place a colored dot on each girls’ forehead out of their sight. Without speaking, everyone must group up with those who have their same color dot. The troop has to work together in a unique way to ensure everyone gets into their right group. Your girls are bound to get to know each other a better with these bonding games. Enjoy! Friendship Bracelets Along with fun Friendship games have your girls make friendship bracelets to give to each other. A friendship bracelet is a decorative bracelet given by one person to another as a symbol of friendship. Friendship bracelets are often handmade, usually of embroidery floss or thread and are a type of macrame. There are various styles and patterns, but most are based on the same simple half-hitch knot. Get Bracelets Singing Make New Friends With Troop If you have never sung song before here is a quick video with lyrics and someone singing it for the tune. 12+ amazing resources to help you plan and organize your troop + FREE Kaper Chart Download One thing we all know as leaders we need all the help we can get to make the program fun, educational, and to help build the girl leaders of tomorrow. This post is packed full with ideas for: Kaper Chart ideas plus a free download How to organize your troop Collaboration Ideas Badge Planning Resources World Thinking Day Cookie Season Support Extra Fun For Meetings How to make your troop unique Ceremony Ideas Check it out now Enjoy every minute being a leader and continue to inspire your girls!

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If you’re starting a new troop, this is a very exciting time for you! Even if your Girl Scout troop won’t start meeting until the fall, there are so many things to plan in advance to make sure everything goes smoothly, and your troop enjoys their time together. One part you really don’t want to get wrong as a new leader is first impressions. The perfect icebreaker activities can help your girls start off the troop year on the right foot with each other and with you. Don’t stress over what to start with! I have a compilation of some of my favorite easy icebreaker activities you can use as a new troop leader to help larger groups or smaller groups get to know each other! Here are some of the very important entrepreneurial skills your girls will learn in your troop: Introduce a Friend If your new batch of students doesn’t already know each other, this can be an amazing way to help them start to make connections right off the bat during in person meetings. You can make cards with a list of different questions on them, like: What is your favorite TV show? If you were a flavor of ice cream, what would you be and why? What is your favorite hobby outside of school? Do you have any pets? What is your favorite subject in school? You can put these questions on a word document with enough space for your troop members to write the answer to each question underneath them, and print them out with two cards per sheet of paper. Cut them in half, and hand them out to your girls with pens or pencils. This is the point where you can pair girls together. You can make the choice how to pair them, I’ve had positive outcomes from pairing new girls with people they’ve never talked to before. Encourage them to go through the list of questions with each other and write down the answers, and find common ground with each other. After everyone has had a chance to get through the questions, they will take turns introducing their new friends in front of their peers by walking through their favorite responses that the other person gave. This activity not only ensures that your students will listen to each other’s answers, it will help them build their confidence. Two Truths and a Lie Most people are familiar with Two Truths and a Lie, and for good reason– it’s a lot of fun! Two Truths and a Lie is a popular game that you can play with your new troop so you all can get to know each other, and also share some giggles! If you don’t know how to play the game, this is how it goes. Each person in the room comes up with two things that are true about themselves or their life, and one thing that isn’t true. Each person in the room takes their turn sharing their two truths and a lie, and everyone guesses which one is the lie, and then you reveal the answer and move on to the next scout. If you want to spice this game up, you can also have the girls write their two truths and a lie on index cards, shuffle them up, then read the two truths and a lie and have the girls guess whose card it is, and then guess the lie! This can also be good if your scouts are nervous to “present” their two truths and a lie upon first meeting each other. Scout Charades If you want a scouting-related icebreaker, you can customize the classic game of charades to be related to Girl Scout topics. You can have them act out terms like: Hiking Sewing Ziplining Horseback riding And more! At the end of the activity, you can explain how your girls can expect to experience all these different activities throughout the year. This has been a huge hit with my troop. This can be modified to be more like Pictionary or Taboo if you like, and you can set your own time limits. Any guessing game is an easy, fun way to teach your scouts about what they can expect from being part of your troop. If you want to go crazy, you can have the whole group act out their terms at the same time just to be silly! Helping your scouts get out of their comfort zone can launch them into building relationships, and fun games like these are an easy way to do it. Verbal Interests Inventory If you really want to get down to business, you can weave learning about each other into your planning for the year. You can print out resources that have lists of things your girls can try out during Girl Scouts, and have an open discussion about what your girls already have experience with, what they’re interested in trying, and what they’re not interested in doing. This activity is a great way to help your scouts learn what all is available to them, and give them a feeling of control over their experience. Giving them opportunities to bond over shared interests is always a good idea! If you’re interested in learning some more unique icebreaker activities, you can check out our previous post about good icebreakers older scouts will love! I hope these resources help you feel equipped and ready to approach your new troop with confidence.

Daisies learn about the communities they belong to and how the people in those communities work together to be good neighbors by drawing their favorite places at school and then sorting ways to be good neighbors there; crafting accordion book cities/towns to find out how the community helpers where they live are good neighbors; and locating the states they live in on a U.S. map and talking about what makes their states special. This printable activity pack helps Daisies fulfill all three steps of the Good Neighbor badge. It may be worked within the troop setting or at home by a single girl with adult support. In addition to the previously mentioned activities, My Communities includes an answer key/sample answer sheet for the sorting activity and twelve community helper photo reference cards. Activities require cutting, pasting, drawing, and coloring. Directions are included on the activity sheets so they may easily be bundled into badge make-up packets and sent home with girls who miss meetings. Be sure to download the preview for a closer look. ************************************* Required Supplies: * Color printer (for photo reference cards only) and copy paper * Pencils, colored pencils, and crayons * Scissors and glue sticks * Daisy “Good Neighbor” badge guide (available for download at girlscoutshop.com for a small charge) Pages: 1 - Product Cover 2 - Table of Contents 3-5 - Required Supplies & Leader Notes 6-7 - I Can Be a Good Neighbor at School | Cut-and-Paste Activity Sheets With Drawing Prompts (Step 1) 8 - I Can Be a Good Neighbor at School | Answer Key/Sample Answer (Step 1) 9-20 - My City/Town Accordion Book | Cut-and-Paste Activity Sheets With Drawing Prompt (Step 2) 21-23 - Community Helper Photos | Reference Cards (Step 2) 24 - My State Is Special | U.S. Map With Drawing Prompt (Step 3) 25 - Thank You, Terms of Use & Credits Remember to "use resources wisely" by leaving feedback for this product to receive TPT credits good toward a discount on future Growing Girls product purchases. Happy Scouting! Growing Girls Scouting Helpers ************************************* Looking for more fun printables for your troop? You may also like these other Daisy products... Daisy Petals Bundle - Girl Scout Daisies - Includes 14 Activity Packs!! Protecting Nature - Girl Scout Daisies - "Eco Learner" Complete Badge Pack Growing Girls Scouting Helpers is not affiliated with Girl Scouts of the USA. This product is not sponsored, endorsed, nor approved by, or in any way connected with Girl Scouts of the USA.

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Giving back to your community shouldn’t only happen once a year, but rather throughout the entire year! That’s why Take Action Service Projects are such a great way to encourage your troop to engage with their community. If you’re looking for some fun and easy ways to implement giving back for your troop, you’ve come to the right place. We know the best ways to help out your community with different service projects. The girls will learn something from these projects, and your neighborhood will be grateful. Be sure to keep reading our list of fifteen ideas for service projects that you can start doing right now in your community. 1. Gardening Are there spots around your town that could use some sprucing up? Have your troop add flowers, greens, do some weeding to areas in your community that need the help. It is a great way to get everyone working together and doing something that will look beautiful. 2. Cleaning the Parks Besides making areas beautiful with flowers and plants, your girls can also help by cleaning up areas in their community. If you notice a park with an excessive amount of trash, cleaning it up is a great way to start working together. 3. Walking Pets Do you know any elderly people that could use a dog walker for the day? Kids love animals, and they’re going to love this community service project. Walking dogs for people who can’t do it themselves is an awesome way to give back to your community. Whether it is an elderly person, someone with an injury, or someone who doesn’t have the time, they’re going to appreciate it, and so will their pet. 4. Car Washes There are so many take action service projects that your troop can raise money for different charities in your community. One way is by hosting a car wash to help raise money. Be sure to get soap, buckets, sponges, and anything else you will need to be donated so that you won’t be investing any money into this philanthropy project. The girls will love working together for the day to raise money for a charity of their choice. 5. Host a Sing-a-Long If you’re looking for a take action service project that is a bit unique, then hosting a sing-a-long at a senior citizen home is the one. Doing this is the best way to get all of the girls together and do something good for the community. 6. Help a Local Church Local churches around your community are always looking for help, but most of them aren’t willing to ask for it. Instead, offer your services and see what your troop can do for them. Some churches might need help cleaning, organizing, or doing a plethora of things. Sometimes churches do drives for donations for different causes you can get involved in. Helping out at a church is an awesome way for your girls to give back to the community. 7. Go to an Animal Shelter Another place that perfect for take action projects is the animal shelter. There are so many things to do and learn when helping out at an animal shelter. Girls can help take dogs out to play, give the animals food, and even help to throw an adoption day to get pets into their forever homes. 8. Host a Food Drive A food drive might require some meeting preparation but it is something that you can certainly pull off. You can even get other members of your community involved and ask them to donate food. It is a fabulous way to get everyone working together. 9. Host a Toy Drive Another type of drive that you can host is one for toys. These types of drives normally take place around Christmas time for less fortunate children. A toy drive is something that your troop can relate to because many of them still play with toys. They understand how exciting it is to open toys on Christmas. Make this a learning moment as they give back to other children in their community. 10. Start a Neighborhood Watch Program A neighborhood watch program is one of the best activities for scouts. It helps to teach your troop about stranger danger and keeping everyone in the community safe. It is a valuable teaching tool that everyone needs to know about. 11. Donate Warm Clothes If you live somewhere that gets extremely cold in the wintertime, you know how important coats, hats, and gloves are for people. That’s why working together to collect warm clothes for a donation is a great teaching tool about empathy and caring for others. 12. Build Something Habitat for Humanity is a great organization to work with if you want your girls to get out there and build something for their community. There are plenty of different volunteering opportunities that will open doors for your troop to see how they can help. They can start as young as five years old volunteering with this organization. 13. Grocery Pickup and Drop Off Many people in our communities can’t make it to the store for various reasons. Having your troop do a grocery store pickup and drop off is a great way to spread love and help out the people in their community. 14. Sell a Craft Project Another way to raise money for a charity is by working together on a craft project and then selling it to people in your community. It is a fun way to show off what your troop can do. You also get to raise money for a charity! 15. Volunteer at the Library The last great place for your troop to volunteer is at the library. Everyone loves the library as it tends to be one of the main centers of their community. You might spend time cleaning up the shelves, organizing books, or whatever they need. It is a fun way to give back, and your girls will love it. Take Action Service Projects for Your Troop As you can see, there are so many take action service projects for your troop to get out there and do in your community. Make sure that everyone gets involved and has fun helping out where they can. If you’re looking for more things you can do with your troop, we have you covered. Be sure to check out all of our troop activities for lots of fun and entertaining things that your girls will love to do! Enjoy every minute being a leader and continue to inspire your girls! Purchase this wonderful illustrated book from Amazon.

GIRL SCOUT SONG BOOK! This is perfect for printing out and keeping on hand to teach your troop some of the classic Girl Scout Songs! This is definitely a troop favorite. Perfect for elementary age girls. Simply print, sing your heart out, and have fun! What's Included: -4 page PDF that includes the following songs: Hermie the Worm Make New Friends Boom chicka Boom Brownie Smile We are the Girl Scouts Black Socks God Bless my Underwear PLEASE NOTE: This listing is for DIGITAL FILES ONLY. Nothing will be printed or mailed to you in physical form. Once your payment has cleared, you will be able to access the pdf's through Etsy. USAGE: All printable items are for personal use only and may not be resold or redistributed in any form or fashion. Follow me on Instagram @partiesaremyhobby and follow my blog www.partiesaremyhobby.com for more party ideas and inspiration!

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