Girl Scout Traditions

Troops use Girl Scout traditions in their meetings and activities such as the Girl Scout Promise, Law, and Quiet Sign.   

 

Girl Leadership, Budgeting & Planning

Troops were girl-led in the critical Girl Leadership aspects of  Troop Government, Budgeting & Event Planning.

 

Journeys & Badges

Girls completed an age-level appropriate Journey of their choosing, or earned a minimum of 3 badges.

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Outdoor Skills
Troop learned new outdoor skills, outdoor cooking, or took part in a give back to nature project.

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Sharing Sisterhood

Troop attended a Council or Service Unit activity, shared a meeting or activity with another troop, helped a younger girl troop complete an award or badge activity, made S.W.A.P.S. to share with other Girl Scouts, or learned about Girl Scouts/Guides in another country.

 

In the Spotlight

Troop participated in an event to share Girl Scouts in the community, such as a parade, festival, or community event,  submitted an article or photo to your local newspaper, or created a display or public service announcement about Girl Scouts to share with the public. 

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Inclusiveness & Diversity

Girls participated in a troop meeting where inclusiveness was discussed, participated in a cultural event, activity, celebration, worship service, or holiday program of a different culture that they had never experienced before, or participated in an activity that emphasized national or international friendship in Girl Scouting/Girl Guiding.

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Adding Friends

The Troop welcomes new members, and has invited friends to participate in a troop activity and join the troop.

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Service to Others

Troop took the lead and hosted a Community Service activity/event, or participated in two Community Service projects.

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Beyond the Troop and School Year

Troop participated in a council or service unit activity more than 60 miles from your meeting place, hosted a guest speaker, took an overnight trip, or held a summer activity.