Jul 25, 20175 Tips on Getting Parents More Involved in Your Girl Scout TroopIt’s an amazing feeling knowing your efforts are making a difference in the lives of girls, but realize you don’t have to do it alone! Here are five tips on how to get parents more involved in your troop. Know How to Communicate Nearly one third of parents want to…Girl Scouts3 min readGirl Scouts3 min read
Feb 15, 2017Start with the GirlA Conversation with Crystal Polak of Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast about how to get more girls engaged in STEM — Even though 74% of teen girls are interested in science, engineering, math, and technology (STEM) fields in high school, women hold only a quarter of the jobs in STEM. …Women In Tech5 min readWomen In Tech5 min read
Dec 19, 2016So, You Want to Make the World a Better Place?Ready to make the world a better place…but you’re not sure where to begin? We’re here to help! Things to Consider: 1.) Your Interests: What are you passionate about? Do you notice a problem in your community, or maybe even the world, that you would like to try fixing? Maybe…Girl Scouts2 min readGirl Scouts2 min read
Sep 30, 2016What’s it like to be a Girl Scout in high school? (Part 3)Natalie’s Story — Continuing in Girl Scouts throughout one of the toughest periods of your life helps you to recognize that what you do matters, and that each second you use towards growing and learning is never a second wasted. The world needs strong, confident, young women right now more than ever! GSWISE…Girl Scouts5 min readGirl Scouts5 min read
Sep 30, 2016What’s it like to be a Girl Scout in high school? (Part 2)Miranda’s Story — I remember people leaving because they thought that collecting badges was silly, but that isn’t at all what it turned out to be for me. There are so many opportunities that older girls can take advantage of like traveling or leadership. GSWISE: What year are you in school, and what…Girlscouts4 min readGirlscouts4 min read
Sep 20, 2016What’s it like to be a Girl Scout in high school?Kate’s Story — When you get older, you get a lot of say in what you would like to do. You can travel the world through Girl Scouts, and not only see amazing things, but meet girls who are just like you. I have friends all over the country because of Girl Scouts. …Girlscouts4 min readGirlscouts4 min read
Aug 9, 2016Man Enough to Be a Girl ScoutMeet Urban Initiative Director “Sir G.” — Did you know that you don’t have to be a girl to be a Girl Scout? It’s true! There are plenty of wonderful men who inspire and empower girls as staff or volunteers. We invite you to meet our Urban Initiative Director Mr. …Girlscouts2 min readGirlscouts2 min read
Jun 7, 201613 Reasons why volunteering at Girl Scout camp is the best!1.) Her smile. Nothing beats the look on a girl’s face as she tries canoeing for the first time.Summer Camp3 min readSummer Camp3 min read
May 23, 2016Girl Scouts have a “sweet” way to thank Honor Flight veteransAfter spending the winter selling and collecting boxes of cookies, carefully creating hand-written thank you cards, and now playing an hour and a half of Uno while waiting in the airport — the big moment finally arrived! …Veterans2 min readVeterans2 min read
Apr 19, 2016You can be a “brainiac” too!An interview with neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Koss Have you ever dreamed of having an amazing job when you grow up — maybe you thought I’d really like to be an astronaut — but had negative thoughts held you back? Perhaps you said to yourself I’m not smart enough or only…Stem Education7 min readStem Education7 min read
