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July 2018

Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Featured, News, Volunteers

What Are the New Girl Scout Badges & Where Do I Find Them?

July 23, 2018
Have you heard about our new badges? In July of 2018 Girl Scouts of the USA introduced new badges and new Journeys to help our girls build new skills, expand their horizons, and grow into confident leaders. Pretty nifty, right? With topics like cybersecurity, environmental advocacy, mechanical engineering, robotics, computer science, space exploration, and college prep there’s sure to be something (or several somethings!) to pique your Girl Scout’s interest. So what are the the  ...

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Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Volunteers

7 Vintage Camp Songs That We Still Love!

July 16, 2018
What’s that noise echoing through the summer air? It’s the sound of a group of campers’ singing (and often laughing) their way through a longstanding Girl Scout tradition: camp sing-a-longs! From marching songs to fireside serenades, there’s a song for almost any occasion at camp and girls love to sing them all! Although new songs crop up every summer, you can still hear some beloved vintage (or “well-seasoned”) songs ringing through the air at Girl Scout  ...

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Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Family Experience, Parents

How to Stay Connected When Your Girl Doesn’t See Her Troop Every Day

July 13, 2018
Kids everywhere are excitedly celebrating summer vacation! But there’s one part of summer break that can be a bit of a downer: your girl no longer gets to see her awesome troop every day. Womp womp. So, how can you help her stay connected to her troop-mates when she’s away from school? We’ve got 5 ideas for you! 1. Sign up for TAC Camp! What better way to connect with your troop than spending 2 or 3 nights at Girl Scout Camp together? Girls will work with their troop  ...

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Badges, Activities, & Beyond, Girls, Parents, Volunteers

6 Yummy Campfire Recipes to Try with Your Troop

July 9, 2018
If you ask a Girl Scout about her favorite outdoor activities, campfire cooking is always high on the list. There’s just something magical and memorable about making yummy treats (or whole meals) over the fire with your troop. For your culinary enjoyment, we gathered some favorite campfire recipes that our staff remember from their Girl Scout youth. Test them out with your troop for one awesome campfire cookout! Banana Boats “I was a Girl Scout in the Treaty-Tri South area and  ...

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