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Table of ContentsIntroduction Welcome p. 3 Resource Publications Summary p. 4 Girl Scout Leadership Experience p. 5 Support System – Service unit and Council p. 6 New Leader Checklist p. 7Program Leadership Journey p. 10 Badges and other Awards p. 12 Where Do I Start? P. 14 Outstanding Troop Award p. 15Meetings Parent Meeting p. 18 Planning a Troop Meeting p. 19 1 st 8 Meetings p. 20 Monthly Tips/Ideas p. 32Nuts & Bolts Ceremonies & Traditions p. 35 Crafts p. 45 Games p. 47 Girl/Adult Planning p. 54 Kapers p. 56 Leader/Daughter p. 58 Opening/Closing Ideas p. 59 Pluralism & Diversity and Serving Girls with Disabilities p. 60 Recommended Troop Size p. 61 Record Keeping p. 62 Safety Notes p. 71 Service Projects p. 72 Songs & Graces p. 73 SWAPS p. 78 Trip Ideas p. 80 Troop Government p. 81 Uniform p. 822
WelcomeWelcome to Girl Scouts, Hornets’ Nest Council! Welcome especially to the exciting world of Girl ScoutJuniors. Your volunteering is essential to helping girls develop skills they will need to be leaders oftomorrow is invaluable. Leaders are the most valuable volunteers in a council. You help shape thefuture of Girl Scouting. We are excited to have you on board!You are about to participate in an experience that will be fun, exciting, challenging and unforgettable.Thank you for giving your time to shape today’s girls into tomorrow’s leaders. We’re here to help.This guide will help you plan your first year of meetings and activities for Girl Scout Juniors.Remember that these pages include suggestions, not requirements. Your own ideas and creativity arevery important. It offers suggestions appropriate by months, but feel free to mix and match theideas. The Volunteer Essentials and Troop Module booklets that you received in your Leader 101 coursewill give you in-depth details on aspects of your leadership role, including registration, finance, recordkeeping, etc. It, along with Safety Wise, your journey adult guides and this guide should help with youryear’s planning. Be sure to take time to familiarize yourself with all the resources available.As you look at all of the materials available, remember that you will also learn more when you completeyour leadership trainings (Orientation, Leader 101 & Leadership Essentials). Leader 101 andOrientation are both required before you hold your first troop meeting. Leadership Essentials isrequired within six months of your appointment, but we suggest not to wait that long. These coursesare invaluable to your leadership skills and the success of your troop. Attendance at Service unitMeetings and getting to know your Age Level Consultant will give you contact with experienced leadersand develop your support network.Finally, your first year will be filled with all kinds of learning experiences. Both you and your girls willdiscover new worlds as the year progresses. As you become more comfortable in your leadershipposition, you will be able to give the girls more responsibility. The ultimate goal in Girl Scout troopmanagement is to implement girl/adult partnership. Give the girls an opportunity to take anincreasingly more active part in planning as the year progresses. You cannot imagine the satisfactionthat you will feel as you see girls grow and mature under your guidance.Relax and enjoy your troop and don’t forget to have fun!exploring and having fun.Remember, Girl Scout Juniors is about“You Lead Today, She’ll Lead Tomorrow.”3
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Page 32 and 33: MONTHLY TIPS/IDEASGirl Scout troops
Page 35 and 36: CeremoniesTime to Celebrate Girl Sc
Page 37 and 38: Sample Investiture CeremonyPick and
Page 39 and 40: Court of Awards - Four-WindsDependi
Page 41 and 42: Girl Scout TraditionsGirl Scout Sig
Page 43 and 44: Juliette Gordon Low, founder ofGirl
Page 45 and 46: CraftsTips for Teaching CraftsCraft
Page 47 and 48: GamesTips for Teaching Games1. Choo
Page 49 and 50: What to Bring Relay RaceDivide the
Page 51 and 52: The RIGHT Troop Celebrates Juliette
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Girl / Adult Partnership in Plannin
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KapersKaper Chart ExampleKeeping an
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Leader/DaughterThe Leader/Daughter
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Pluralism and Diversity IdeasandSer
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FIELD SPORTS F
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“COLLECTING” HOBBIES CREATIVE S
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SCIENCE SLEUTH SKY SEARCH WATER WON
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Girl Scout Service Record:Year Serv
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Service Project IdeasProjects shoul
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ChickenC- I’m the way to beginH-
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Baby’s BoatBaby’s boats a silve
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SWAPS Etiquette●●●●●●
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Troop GovernmentPatrol systemA form
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