Try for clothes like these that mix and match so that you can make many outfits from a few pieces. How many different looks can you make with these separates? Think in terms of what you can do without — … Continue reading →
You’ll want to “rough it” in the wardrobe department. We wore most of our clothes. We carried our backpacks all day on Friday (or your first day), so we wanted to keep them extremely light!! If you take small suitcases … Continue reading →
I wanted to leave you with one more fun/useful thing to do. It’s a game you can play at a troop meeting this week..if you’re getting together one last time or at the airport while you’re waiting for your flight. … Continue reading →
You’ve probably heard about SWAPS, SWAPS, the tradition of Girl Scouts exchanging keepsakes, started long ago when Girl Scouts and Girl Guides first gathered for fun, song, and making new friends. SWAPS were widely exchanged at national Girl Scout Senior … Continue reading →
You’ve had a successful parent meeting, you know who is going on the trip – adults and girls, you’ve registered the troop, and you’ve reserved lodging. So, now what? Now the trip planning begins for your girls! What would they … Continue reading →
In Girl Scouts we try to make all activities affordable for all the girls in the troop. When your troop has big travel goals that takes some extra planning! Most troops try to pay for all the expenses for the … Continue reading →
(the prices quoted in this article need to be updated) A visit to San Francisco certainly isn’t complete without seeing or riding the famous cable cars! (You’ll need to hum a few bars of “I left my heart in San … Continue reading →
by Wendy Gibson (for the facebook group) When I travel with my daughter (on family vacations), I try to have her read fiction and nonfiction about the different places that we are traveling to. We also watch movies and TV … Continue reading →
San Diego Council offers several trainings that will give you the resources you need to plan a great trip with your troop. For those of you from other parts of the country, check with your council about classes they offer … Continue reading →
There are many different skills that your girls will develop as they travel. Handling time is one skill your girls should work on before you go on a trip. They should learn about Budgeting Time and how to Meet at a … Continue reading →