Girl Scout Silver/Gold Award

lydia1959

17 years ago

My DD got her silver award and I don't even remember what she did to get it!

I found a really good site with lots of ideas at one time, I will see if I can find it again.
Here are a few ideas, most GS councils with websites will have a similar page where you can get ideas.

Here is a link that might be useful: Gold Award ideas

jaybird

17 years ago

Hi Jewels...I am still enjoying my red dining room and think of you often when I look at it!!
Good luck to your DD.

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jel48

17 years ago

My daughter and her best friend earned their Silver awards by doing a community project, repainting buildings in the town park! The results looked great and it was a fun project for them besides.

I don't have any ideas for you, but I think it is just wonderful that your daughter's troop is working towards this goal. I love Scouting, think it is so beneficial to young people. My sons were in Boy Scouting, and I believe that the rites of passage provided by these groups are terrific. Keep up the good work, Mom!

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