Girl Scout Activities
Below is a list of a few of the cool, fun things I've done through Girl Scouts, many of which I never would've been able to do otherwise. Keep in mind this is a fraction of the things I've done in Scouting through the years, but I've tried to include the most interesting & unique here.
Activities with a star (*) next to them are things any Girl Scout can do. Those without stars are more suited to teen & pre-teen girls (Cadettes, Seniors, and possibly older Juniors). Some also have links so you can learn more about the activity in question.
*went swimming
*toured a bakery, police station
*played "midnite bowling"
*went shopping
participated in a Silver Award & bridging ceremony
participated in my council's Gold Award ceremony
participated in a ceremony for all recepients of the Gold Award in Texas (in 2004/2005), held at the State Capitol in Austin
*participated in annual rededication & Court of Awards ceremonies (2 yrs.)
taken Program Aide training in order to mentor younger girls
taken a Red Cross Babysitting Course
planned & hosted award workshops (Law & Order IPP, Take Charge charm)
*went to the ballet
*sold cookies (2001-2004)
planned & hosted a book club event for girls 11-18
helped 1st-3rd grade girls celebrate Thanksgiving (2 yrs.)
helped 6th grade girls ?bridge? to the next level in Scouts (3 yrs.)
read books to preschoolers
*walked in 2 parades
*participated in an edible car contest
*sold calendars (2000)
served on council?s ?teen advisory board? (3 yrs.)
planned a thank you party for library volunteers
worked a day camp for 1st-6th grade girls
helped at a violence intervention & prevention program
library volunteer 2001-2002
women?s shelter/rape crisis center volunteer 2002-2005
therapeutic riding volunteer 2004-present
built a sexual assault prevention website
built a teen suicide prevention website
*made lap robes and tray favors for nursing home residents
taught 1st-3rd grade girls games from around the world
*represented my troop at a cultural diversity event
*put together baby baskets for girls born on Girl Scout holidays (Mar 12 & Oct 31)
conducted a safety inspection of a local playground
held a troop debate on public/private vs. home schools
interviewed a teacher, psychologist, graphic designer, librarian, grocery store manager,
restaurant manager, security guard, baker
created & organized an online discussion group for teen girls
surveyed TV shows to see how violence against women is treated in the media
*wrote poems, essays, reviews, etc.
created a child development chart
surveyed other girls about violence & the portrayal of women in the media
*served as color guard for 3 flag ceremonies
lit candles at a vigil for domestic violence (2 yrs.)
made luminaries for a cancer walk/run
gave speeches at various ceremonies
*attended town events in uniform to promote Girl Scouting
*gone hiking
helped a younger girl fulfill bridging requirements
planned, organized & worked a troop garage sale to raise money
*learned songs (Frog Round, 3 Chartreuse Buzzards, etc.) & games (Cup Game, etc.)
*painted clocks, decorated pens, and numerous other small arts & crafts
*went trampolining
helped middle school girls learn about careers
taught 1st-3rd grade girls fun SWAPs to make at camp
planned & hosted a summer troop party
wrapped Christmas presents for under-privileged children
attended an international camporee in Adair Park, Oregon
created brochures, built a website, and gave presentations on emotional abuse
trained volunteers to give presentations on emotional abuse
