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September 2015

Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Volunteers

6 Amazing Overnight Experiences!

September 28, 2015
Sleeping bags and giggling girls…there’s just something special about a troop overnight that you can’t get anywhere else. Maybe it’s bonding as you sneak by the adult during a 2 am snack run or the silly stories whispered among friends but whatever it is, it’s essential to Girl Scouts! And we’ve got some great suggestions to take your troop overnight to the next level. Sleep With the Fishes: Or as close as you can get with Sharks After Dark at Newport  ...

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Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Volunteers

8 Favorite Campfire Recipes from Campers Who Know!

September 21, 2015
It’s almost fall-time to stop and smell the campfire! Summer’s heat and humidity will soon give way to cooler temperatures and autumn’s colors. This is the perfect time of year to introduce girls to another Girl Scout tradition: cooking outdoors. So grab (or borrow) a dutch oven, some roasting forks, and test out a few of our tried and true campfire delights on your next outdoor cooking adventure! Here are a few of our favorite recipes to get you started.  ...

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General, Volunteers

Starting Your New Troop-Tips From Veteran Leaders

September 14, 2015
You’re on your way. You’ve followed our 6 tips for new leaders as best you could and you’re starting to plan the year with your girls and your team of committed adults. Now for that next important question. How are we going to pay for all of this stuff? The troop needs markers, crayons, paper supplies, craft supplies, and so much more. What about their books and uniforms-should the troop or parents buy them? Insignia and badges? The questions and supply lists go on and on  ...

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Ceremonies, Traditions, & Awards, Girls, Parents

5 Signs You Were a Girl Scout!

September 7, 2015
Growing up in Girl Scouts, we discovered a world full of fun experiences, made a whole bunch of new friends, built our confidence, and made our world a little better along the way. And those are just a few of the benefits! Our alumnae say Girl Scouting was positive and rewarding for them and they rate their Girl Scout experiences very highly. While no list could show the entire collection of activities and experiences we had earning badges, selling cookies, going on exciting trips, outdoor  ...

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