Tips for Junior Leaders
It’s a good idea to hold a parent meeting in September/October where the girls can socialize over pizza while you can:
Training
Remember at least one leader for each troop must have current First Aid/CPR, or be a medical professional. At least one leader must have Overnight Indoor Training (OIT) to go on any overnight at a museum sleepover or a girl scout house or cabin.
At least one leader must have Overnight Outdoor Training (OOT) to go tent camping. No exceptions!!!!! Get trained THIS YEAR. It is valid forever.
Plan your year
Juniors wear a green vest or sash. The GSHH shop in Pleasantville sells Junior Starter kits.
Juniors can earn badges. There are also Junior Journeys you can do with your troop.
For a great overview and planning guide, check out this Suggested Year Plan
GSHH also runs age-specific programs. See the link to My GS top right.
Bronze Award
The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest award girls in grades 4-5 can earn. It requires each girl to learn the leadership and planning skills necessary to follow through on a project that makes a positive impact on her community. Working towards this award demonstrates her commitment to helping others, improving her community and the world, and becoming the best she can be.
This award is handled entirely in the Girl Scout service unit. Troop leaders or advisors will decide if a girl has fulfilled the requirements and chosen an appropriate project. A girl guide and an adult guide are available to assist troops through the process.
Leaders can purchase the Girl Scout Bronze Award in the GSHH shop and present it to their girls at their own special ceremony
Good local trips for Juniors
Cranberry Lake (more challenging hikes for older girls and they do lots of scout programs). Ask for Faro. http://parks.westchestergov.com/cranberry-lake
Science Barge: Not the best neighborhood, but lots of fun. http://www.groundworkhv.org/programs/science-barge/visit/
Sony Wonders Technology Lab: (Different and FREE! in NYC) http://www.sonywondertechlab.com/
American Museum of Natural History Sleep Over: This is too expensive for the SEGS sleepover, but you could do it with your troop and parents together. http://www.amnh.org/plan-your-visit/amnh-sleepovers
Students Live programs on Broadway: http://www.studentslive.net/programs.php