Digital Programming
The For Girls section of girlscouts . org features a variety of videos , games , blogs , and other fun ways to enrich the GSLE . Girls will find opportunities to post their ideas for public service announcements on topics that matter to them and get inspired by watching short videos that tell the stories of women from all walks of life . If you work with Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies , you might like the site ’ s print-and-play coloring and game pages — great for having on hand when energetic girls get together ! Both girls and volunteers will have fun with Badge Explorer , an overview of all of the badges girls can earn . For Girls is updated frequently , so check back often — and invite girls to do the same !
Make Your Own Badge
Girls are welcome to develop and complete activities to make their own badge — a great way to explore a topic of personal interest . ( In addition , girls who make their own badge will learn how to learn , which is an important skill to have in school , on the job , and in life !) Once girls check the Awards Log in The Girl ’ s Guide to Girl Scouting to make sure there ’ s not already a badge on the topic they want to explore , they ’ ll follow steps outlined in that handbook to complete the requirements for their very own badge . Even better , they can go online to design and purchase a badge that later arrives in the mail ! For more information , check out the Make Your Own Badge website .
My Promise , My Faith Pin
The Girl Scout Law includes many of the principles and values common to most faiths . And even though Girl Scouts is a secular organization , we ’ ve always encouraged girls to explore spirituality via their own faiths . Girls of all grade levels can now earn the My Promise , My Faith pin . By carefully examining the Girl Scout Law and directly tying it to tenets of her faith , a girl can earn the pin once each year she participates in Girl Scouting . You can find more about the requirements for this pin in The Girl ’ s Guide to Girl Scouting .
The Girl Scout MagNut and Cookie Programs
In addition to giving girls an opportunity to earn money to fund their Girl Scouting goals , taking part in the Girl Scout MagNut and Cookie Programs teach girls five important skills that serve them throughout their lives : goal setting , money management , people skills , decision making , and business ethics . For more on everything involved in the Girl Scout Cookie Program , flip to the “ Managing Group Finances ” chapter of this handbook .
Outdoor Adventures
Being outside is a great way for girls to explore leadership , build skills , and develop a deep appreciation for nature . Whether they spend an afternoon exploring a local hiking trail or a week at camp , being outside gives girls an opportunity to grow , explore , and have fun in a whole new environment . For more information , visit www . girlscouts . org / program / basics / camping .
Putting It All Together
All of this may seem overwhelming , but don ’ t worry . The next few pages give you an idea of what ’ s involved when you use the National Program Portfolio with girls at each Girl Scout grade level .