GS Juniors Work on the Playing the Past Badge

October 15, 2014: The girls worked on the Playing the Past Badge. The girls learned and experienced a small part of what it was like to be a girl of the 1800's. They looked at pictures, discussed what they thought living in the past was like, experimented with a dutch oven, played games of the past, and made a bonnet to wear. 

October 18, 2014: To continue the adventure we (girls and adults) made rag dolls similar to the ones girls would make and play with during the pioneer era. This wonderful event was sponsored by our town's Historical Museum and instructed by lovely volunteers dressed as if from that era too.

















November 30, 2014: How better to experience the past than to visit a museum where the past is lived. The girls enjoyed the self guided tour and interaction with the many volunteers that roamed the museum dressed with outfits from the 1800's. The Fort Worth Log Cabin Village is not only a great get away for an afternoon, but an amazing place to teach the girls that life was indeed wonderful before we were overrun with technology and the many conveniences we now have. It gives us a chance to experience how differently girls lived in the past, and f how to appreciate what they have in the present.

Girl Scouts JUNIORS: Animals Habitats Badge

September 17, 2014: Girl Scout Troop 2152 starts this season as first time Juniors. The girls were excited to welcome two new faces to our troop. They were all eager to start working to load their brand new green vests with badges and patches. After the pledge, law, and some reminders, the girls started to work on multiple steps for they first badge: Animal Habitats. They explored wild animals and their habitats outside of our meeting place. I was fascinated by their silence and dedication to the assignment as each pair of girls quietly walked and searched for signed of the existence of wild animals. Here is what the girls found: a bird nest, a wasp nest, eaten acorns, and a rabbit. We had the opportunity to discuss their findings, why they thought wild animals lived in the area, what they can do to help protect them, and the importance of leaving no trace behind.

Next we discussed how human error affects wild animals and their habitats, why some animals are endangered, and what we can do to help endangered species. The girls enjoyed a hands on activity to experiment oil spills and ways to clean the water and the birds that are affected by such spills. 

It was a successful meeting for all.

 September 20, 2014: What better way than to help the habitats of our local wild animals than to help clean their surroundings? The girls and their families came together on a Saturday morning to pick up trash at the Trinity River Trash Bash event in Fort Worth. After nearly an hour and a half of work, we enjoyed pizza, snow cones, and life music from Radio Disney. We all had a productive and grand time. 

From Brownies to Juniors

June 1, 2014: Our precious girl scout crosses over from Brownies to Juniors. Proud as can be, Kaylee completes another year of Girl Scouts. During a short and very sweet ceremony the girls were called one by one and crossed the bridge to a new level. From Brownies to Juniors, from brown uniforms to green ones, the girls know they are about to encounter new experiences with old friends; and as parents and leaders we can't help wonder "What Can a Girl Do?" One thing is for sure, we know we will work together ToGetHer there.

 

The Girls Scouts Make New Friends

May 1, 2014: The Girl Scouts were invited to take part in a meeting with other Girls Scouts. As Brownies, they taught Daisies what to expect. They also had the opportunity to talk to Juniors to get a glimpse of what they will do once they become Juniors. The large group of girls exchanged thoughts and experiences followed by some games outdoor including Tug-a-War. Their meeting culminated with the girls sharing their favorite part of the day and  doing the friendship circle. There is no better time as a girl than that shared with friends. And there is no better time as a parent than that of seeing how her little girl interacts, laughs, and shares a fun moment with old and new friends.

The Scouts Camp for the Weekend

April 4-6, 2014 - The scouts camp out for the weekend, and what a weekend it was! 

First to the GIRLS Camp out: Kaylee and her friend Rylee with her mom and myself were truly roughing it this weekend. At Stevens Ranch, we enjoyed a weekend full of fun activities together with over 200 other ladies. From playing games, to singing, to hiking, to eating, to enjoying a fire circle, to making new friends, we had a blast. Our sleeping tent was just awesome! (Really, I want to have one just like it on my backyard.) No electricity, no plugs to charge my phone, no heater, no five star hotel; just nature. A weekend away from city lights and without technology, It was marvelous! What we did not enjoy was the very cold weather. We should have known that Texas weather is crazy, and even though it was 80+ degrees the week prior, the temperatures manage to drop to the 40+ that weekend. Top that with plenty of rain and thunder. It was nature at its best. The latrines were also another of our not so favorite thing, but they did the trick. Despite the cold weather we were not prepared for, the girls had a great time and we are all looking forward to the next camping event.

Now the BOYS: Angel and Dylan set up the tent on our backyard and camped out there the entire weekend. They built a fire, cooked their hot dogs and kept their beverages out in a cooler, made s'mores, told stories, and they too enjoyed two cold nights under the rain. They both had so much fun that they too were planning their next camping event when we (the girls) got home from our camp site. Sadly, there are not very many pictures of Dylan because I took the camera and dad used his cell phone for very few pictures.

During our camp outs we learned that:

• We must be better prepared for the weather. (Perhaps if I would have looked ahead at what the weather was going to be like, we would have had a better chance of being warm. Live and learn!)
• Don't always expect to be in a cabin, be prepared to be in a tent without electricity (honestly this was the most fun, and if I had a choice I would do it just like that again)
• Hiking socks and shoes are always best for camp outs
• Not being able to shower the entire weekend is really not a big deal (it makes you appreciate that hot shower at home so much more)
• Camp food is great when you are starving (this too helps you appreciate home cooked meals; but better yet, we all learned to eat what is available and even try a new food)
• Camping is just a must, it is fun for the entire family

Camping must go on!