Resources
This section is designed to
connect leaders and families with various resources ranging from our
service unit, our council, our community, and the Internet.
In this section, you'll find
information on helpful printed
materials, such as forms, books, and guides. You'll
also
find various equipment
that are available for your troop's use. There is a list of contacts
if you have any questions. Look in How To's
& Other Info for ideas and supplemental resources.
To view and print PDF forms
you'll need a copy of
Adobe Acrobat™ Reader, available for free online at the Adobe site. (Tip: Right-click on
the PDF link, select
Save Target As, save the file to your computer, and then open
it.)
If you know of other
resources to add to this section, let us know!
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FREE
International
Girl Scouting Programs for your Troop!
Hello! I am a longtime Girl Scout volunteer and a Spanish teacher
in
Woodbury, MN. I have several international Girl Scouting badge
programs
that I have been bringing to troops and other events for a few
years. I
hope you will contact me if you would like to schedule a program.
This information plus more is available at: http://yourgsworld.wordpress.com
When:
Evenings after 4:30 or weekends
Where:
St. Paul/East Metro during the week – other locations available
on weekends
Cost: FREE!
You provide:
- Meeting
space
- Adults to
assist with supervision and management
- (Optional)
Snacks tied to program
I
provide:
Contact
details:
Four World
Centers “Tour” for Brownies
Time:
One Hour
Number of girls: 6-35
Take a trip to the different World Centers of Girl Scouting/Girl
Guiding and do
a fun activity from each country. Think about which World Center
you
would like to visit someday. This program is designed for
exploration
rather than earning a specific Try-It, though many leaders have applied
the
requirements to different Try-Its of their choosing. Many troops
choose to
supplement this program with a special snack.
Global
Awareness Badge for Juniors
Time:
2 1/2 hours (can do in more than one session)
Number of girls: 5-20
Examine the problem of world hunger through the point of view of a Girl
Guide
from another country. Think hard about what we can all do
together to
help solve this problem. Learn a lot about Girl Scouting/Girl
Guiding in
other countries! Designed to complete the Global Awareness badge.
World
Neighbors Badge for Juniors
Time:
One hour
Number of
girls: 6-35
Learn about
about other girls from around the
world. Take a trip to the Girl Scout World Centers while you
learn a
little language, a little culture, and have a lot of fun!
Designed to
earn the World Neighbors badge as well as to provide exposure to the
World
Centers.
Tailored
Programs for Any Age/Group
I
am an experienced activity leader for many age levels and
group sizes. What do you have in mind? How about one of my
specialties – Spanish language and culture, trip planning,
exploring India,
anything Mexico . . . let me know!
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