Activity Ideas
Activity Ideas - Trips and Events
Awards
Global
Graphics
Healthy Relationships
Money Matters
Music
Planning
Safety
Scholarships
Miscellaneous

Resources for Leaders

Activity Ideas

• Activity Ideas
• Badge in a Bag - Offers "Badge in a Bag" kits for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors. Each "Badge in a Bag" kit contains a few projects so that a troop of several girls can earn their petals, try-its, or badges. Kits contain all supplies and instructions. You just need basic materials like scissors, glue, and
  crayons. Visit their Web site for any specials.
• Thanks, Appreciation, & Inspiration Ideas

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Activity Ideas - Trips and Events

• Community Events
• Community Resources
• Council Programs and Resources
• Council-Sponsored Program Events
• Field Trip Ideas
• Specific Programs
• Beki Cook's Cakes - Wilton Method Instructor teaches the basics of cake decorating, and girls earn the Icing Fun patch. Will come to your meeting location to teach the techniques. Cost is $12 per girl (includes supplies, certificate, and patch). Two weeks' notice is required to order the supplies and patches. The class is recommended for students 8 years old and older.
  Contact: Beki Cook (651-653-3206)
• Clay Camp™ program - Offers classes to earn the Ceramics Badge. Instructor is Sue Dasher Wallace, and she will come to your meeting location.
  Contact: Laura “the Potter” Lounsbury (Studio: 763-682-1180; Cell: 763-486-7490)
• NorthWest Rhythmic School of Rhythmic Gymnastics - Offers classes on Rhythmic Gymnastics. Additional information is available.
  Contact: nwrhythmic@yahoo.com (952-913-2787)
• Roselawn Stables - Offers horse drawn hayrides and more. Contact: Peter Karpe (763-753-5517)
• Three Rivers Park District
• Vertical Endeavors - Offers classes in rock climbing. See additional information.
  Contact: Jeff Nelson (651-209-0644)
• Young Chefs Academy - Offers cooking classes to children in a safe environment that encourages discovery and creativity.
• Edina Location - Offers five different Brownie classes, five different Junior Girl Scout classes, and "Girl Scout" days for individual service units.
  Contact: Patty Larson (952-224-9160)

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Awards

• Council - Awards
• 2008 Girl Scout Bronze Award Packet
• 2008 Girl Scout Silver Award Packet
• 2008 Girl Scout Gold Award Packet

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Global

• Destinations
• Spanish Resources
• Travel

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Graphics

• Clip Art from Little Brownie Bakers
• Girl Scout Graphics Gallery

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Healthy Relationships

• Healthy Relationships Resources
• Sister to Sister - The Darker Side of Friendship Facilitator Guide (Cadettes)
• WeBlog: Relationships Matrix Facilitator Guide (Seniors)
• The Catalyst Channel Facilitator Guide (Ambassadors)

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Money Matters

• Money Earning Guidelines
• Money Matters Activities
• Money-Matters: Money-Earning Guidelines for Girls
• Money Smarts
• The Penny Project for Brownie Girl Scouts

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Music

• Girl Scouts' Greatest Hits on the Legend Music Web site
• Girl Scouts of the USA - Music

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Planning

• 2008 Religious Holiday Observance Practice
• Daisy Petals Guide (developed by Monica K. from Troop 13173)
• Diamond Troop Patch Program
• College Planning
• Environmental Events
• Planning Calendar

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Safety

• Girl Scouts of the USA - Safety
• Safety Award for Brownie Girl Scouts
• Safety Award for Junior Girl Scouts
• Safety Award for Girl Scouts 11-17
• Updates to Safety Wise (11th printing or above)
  (Note: These updates are effective as of October 1, 2008)

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Scholarships

• Council - Scholarships
• Scholarships for Girl Scouts

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Miscellaneous

• Parenting FAQs
• Relocation Help
• Office Max Discount Card
• Facilitator Guides
• Sister to Sister - The Darker Side of Friendship (Cadettes)
• WeBlog: Relationships Matrix (Seniors)
• The Catalyst Channel (Ambassadors)

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Contact our service unit's Troop Mentor Coordinator if you have any questions.