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Girl Scouts: Common Activities Participated In

Are you the parent of a female between the ages of five and seventeen? If you are, your daughter may be interested in joining the Girl Scouts, if they haven’t already done so. Although the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. is an organization that is well known for their good deeds and adventurous approach, you may be looking for more information. One of the best ways to determine if the Girl Scouts is right for your daughter is by examining a few of the many activities that they may end up participating in.

Before examining a few of the many activities that your child may participate in, when joining a local Girl Scouts Troop, it is important to remember that there will be some variances. For starters, adult leaders have a say over how their group is run, as well as which activities are participated in. The activities participated in also depend on your child’s age and their group. For instance, girls between the ages of five and six are known as Daisy Girl Scouts, those between the ages of six and eight are known as Brownie Girl Scouts, Junior Girl Scouts are those between the ages of eight and eleven and Girl Scouts is for those between the ages of eleven through seventeen.

As previously stated, there will likely be some variances, when it comes to Girl Scout activities. With that in mind, you can still get a good idea of what your child may get to do or see when joining a local Girl Scout Troop. As previously stated, those between the ages of five and six are Daisy Girl Scouts and those between the ages of six and eight are Brownie Girl Scouts. Typically, you will find that these groups do a large number of craft projects and other fun activities. These additional activities may include marching in local parades, putting on plays or puppet skits. Parents are usually most active with this age group; therefore, if you have any suggestions, be sure to discuss them with other parents and all adult leaders.

If your child is between the ages of eight and eleven or between the ages of eleven and seventeen, they are eligible to join the Junior Girl Scouts and the Girl Scouts Ages 11-17 group, respectively. The activities that this age group will likely participate in are more active and mature. When meeting new Girl Scout Troop members or when joining forces with another nearby Troops, adult leaders may suggest icebreaking activities. These activities are ones that are designed to create comfortable environments. Additional activities, namely ones that have a focus on fun and adventure, are hiking, camping, and playing outdoor sports. Many Girl Scouts between the ages of eight and seventeen also volunteer throughout the community.

Despite the possibility of a variance, depending on your child’s age and their Girl Scout Troop, there are a number of common activities participated in, no matter what the age. One of those activities involves the learning and singing of Girl Scout approved songs. The same can be said for abiding by and meeting all Girl Scouts goals, oaths, and aims. You may take comfort in knowing the many of these activities can help your child to become a respectable adult.

As previously stated, it is important to remember that not all Girl Scouts will have access to the same activities. With that in mind, if you are a parent who actively volunteers with your child’s Girl Scout Troop, you may want to offer any suggestion that you or your child may have. As long as those activities are age appropriate, you may find your ideas a welcome addition to the group.