Showing posts with label Volunteer Tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Volunteer Tips. Show all posts
Monday, September 30, 2024

Unlock a World of Possibilities: Your Guide to Troop Year Planning!

 


Back to troop season is HERE! Are you ready to take your troop on a journey filled with endless possibilities, growth, and unforgettable experiences? Look no further because we have an exciting announcement that will simplify the way you plan out your year: Troop Year Plans, now include plans for multi-level troops!

From Daisies to Ambassadors, our customizable, turnkey plans are designed to meet the needs of every troop, ensuring that each Girl Scout can explore, have fun, thrive, and lead the way.

So, what exactly are Troop Year Plans, and how can they benefit you and your troop? Let's dive in:

1. Comprehensive Planning Made Easy: Our Troop Year Plans offer a curated selection of our most popular activities, organized for two meetings per month. Whether your troop wants to explore the outdoors, dive into STEM, or engage in community service, these plans have everything you need to keep the girls excited and engaged all year long.

2. Badge-Earning Opportunities: With our Troop Year Plans, earning badges has never been simpler or more enjoyable! Each month, you'll find a variety of badge-earning activities that align with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience, empowering girls to develop essential skills and knowledge while earning recognition for their achievements.

3. Customizable and Flexible: We understand that every troop is unique, which is why our Troop Year Plans are fully customizable to suit your troop's interests, schedule, and needs. Whether you're organizing a weekend camping trip or a virtual meeting, these plans offer a variety of activities that can be adapted to fit your troop’s needs. Plus, if the girls want to swap an activity for something they enjoy more, they can! It’s all about making the experience fun and tailored to them.

4. Print-Friendly and Online Versions: Whether you prefer to flip through pages or access resources digitally, our Troop Year Plans are available in both print-friendly and online formats, making them a convenient companion on all your Girl Scouting adventures.

What sets our Multi-Level Troop Year Plans apart is their inclusivity and flexibility. For troops with girls spanning multiple age levels, this tool is an absolute game-changer. No more struggling to find activities that cater to everyone's needs – our plan seamlessly integrates themes that are suitable for troops with Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors as well as troops with Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors. This will help ensure that every girl in your troop feels valued and included.

With our Troop Year Plans and Multi-Level Troop Year Plans as your guide, you'll be amazed at how simple and rewarding it can be to make a difference in the lives of your Girl Scouts. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to Girl Scouting, our plans provide the support and guidance you need to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your Girl Scouts.

Together, let's embark on a journey of exploration, growth, and friendship as we guide our Girl Scouts to become their best selves.

Are you actively using Troop Year Plans and want to share your experience with us and others? Let us know on social media by tagging @girlscouts.

Here's to a great year of adventures ahead!
Monday, January 13, 2020

World Thinking Day 2020: Working Together for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Girl Scouts World Thinking Day

Every year, one special day brings girls around the world together to celebrate sisterhood and make a global impact: World Thinking Day!

What Is World Thinking Day? 


Since 1926, World Thinking Day has promoted international friendship among Girl Scouts and Girl Guides as they work together to make the world a better place. It all went down when girls met at Girl Scouts’ very own Camp Edith Macy (now Edith Macy Center) for the fourth World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts World Conference. The delegates agreed that there should be a special day every year when Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world think of one another and celebrate global sisterhood. They decided to call it Thinking Day and chose February 22 to honor the birthdays of Girl Guide founders Lord and Lady Baden-Powell. 

Fast forward to 1999: at the 30th World Conference in Dublin, Ireland, delegates wanted to make sure the day reflected the Girl Scout Movement’s international nature, so they changed the name to World Thinking Day.  

Every year since, World Thinking Day has called on Girl Scouts and Girl Guides to unite and take part in activities that change the world for the better.  

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 


Girl Scouts is a place for every girl, and this year’s World Thinking Day theme of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) emphasizes that by calling on girls to promote these values in their communities, the Girl Scout Movement, and beyond. 

By using the World Thinking Day Award 2020 Activity Pack, girls learn what DEI means and what they can do to put these ideas into practice. After completing the activities, girls earn the World Thinking Day Award! 

How You (and Your Troop) Can Participate 


Download the World Thinking Day 2020 Activity Pack and complete the activities to earn this year’s World Thinking Day Award. Although you only have to complete one activity in each step to earn the award, don’t let that stop you—try as many as you like! (And don’t forget to purchase your World Thinking Day 2020 Award from the Girl Scout shop!) 

Share what you’re doing to encourage your community to embrace difference and provide everyone with not only a seat at the table but also the chance to speak their minds. Then tell us all about it on social using the hashtag #WorldThinkingDay. We’ll be posting on our own accounts with stories of Girl Scouts who are making the world a better place every day.

Donate to the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund to honor and contribute to the diversity of our global sisterhood. The fund makes it possible for Girl Scouts and Girl Guides to take part in international travel and projects. 

Join us, and let’s break barriers!