Brownie
Girl Scouts
What’s
Next? and Moving Parts – Girls
learn the basics of keeping their body and mind healthy and fit.
GSUSA (2000) “What’s
Next”.
Brownie Girl Scout Handbook
(46).
Sports
Safety Tips – This Brownie program information covers the basics for playing any
type of sports including stretching, wearing the right shoes, using the right
gear and always exercising with a partner.
GSUSA (2000) “Sports
Safety Tips”. Brownie Girl Scout Handbook (47).
Eat
Right! – The food pyramid, servings
and an activity to track what girls ate compare it to the food pyramid are
covered in this program. It also has
a recipe for the “Food Pyramid Part Mix” snack for girls to make.
GSUSA (2000) “Eat
Right”.
Brownie Girl Scout Handbook
(48-49).
Be
a Germ Fighter – The basics of hygiene and washing are part of this program section.
GSUSA (2000) “Be a Germ
Fighter”.
Brownie Girl Scout Handbook
(50).
The
Great Coverup – This paper doll activity for Brownies teaches girls how clothes keep
them warm, dry and safe. It also
introduces girls to clothing as a way to express themselves.
GSUSA (2000) “The Great
Coverup”.
Brownie Girl Scout Handbook
(50-53).
Decision-Making - An introduction to
decision-making, this section contains examples of troop discussions or role
playing for girls to learn about mental health.
GSUSA (2000)
“Decision-Making”
Brownie Girl Scout
Handbook (56).
How
Do You Feel About That? – What are
feelings, learning to understand your own feelings and ideas about how to
express your feelings are part of this program.
GSUSA (2000) “How Do You
Feel About That?” .
Brownie Girl Scout
Handbook (60-61).
Dancercize
Try-It – Brownie girls learn how to dance their way to fitness as they learn
all about dance.
GSUSA (2000) “Dancercize”.
Try-Its for Brownie Girl Scouts
(24-25).
Eat
Right, Stay Healthy Try-It –
Reading labels, being a smart shopper, and learning to eat a balanced diet are
all activities for this Brownie Try-It.
GSUSA (2000) “Eat Right,
Stay Healthy”.
Try-Its for Brownie Girl
Scouts (26-27).
GirlSports
Try-It – Girl can learn to stretch, throw, catch, kick, volley and strike as
they earn this Brownie Try-It. They
can actually get fit while they earn.
GSUSA (2000) “GirlSports
Try-It”.
Try-Its for Brownie Girl Scouts
(28-29).
Healthy
Habits Try-It – Visiting a doctor,
nurse or dentist, taking care of your teeth and identifying foods with calcium,
why smoking is a bad habit, why asking works and a game about feelings are all
part of this Brownie Try-It.
GSUSA (2000) “Healthy
Habits Try-It”.
Try-Its for Brownie Girl
Scouts (32-35).
My
Body Try-It – This Brownie Try-It goes into more in-depth science about the human
body. Girls learn about how
different parts of the body work including the brain, the heart, other muscles,
pulse and exercised to keep their body in shape.
GSUSA (2000) “My Body
Try-It”.
Try-Its for Brownie Girl Scouts
(44-47).
Sports
and Games Try-It – Skating,
bicycling, swimming, and games are part of this Try-It.
This is a fun and active Try-It.
GSUSA (2000) “Sports and
Games Try-It”.
Try-Its for Brownie Girl
Scout (52-53).
Junior
Girl Scouts
Dealing
with Feelings – What to do when
something bad or sad happens and how to share your feelings with others are part
of this program section for Junior girls related to emotional health.
GSUSA (2001) “Dealing
with Feelings”.
Junior Girl Scout
Handbook (46-47).
Caring
for Your Body – Caring for your
face, your teeth, sun safety and your hair are discussed in detail in this
program section.
GSUSA (2001) “Caring for
Your Body”
Junior Girl Scout Handbook
(49-51).
Hair
Crazy – Changing hairstyles and
instructions for different hairstyles with illustrations are included.
GSUSA (2001) “Hair
Crazy”. Junior Girl Scout Handbook (52-53).
Liking
Yourself – Girls learn about and discuss what is beautiful, photos in the media
and weight checking in this section about beauty and healthy self-esteem.
GSUSA (2001) “Liking
Yourself”.
Junior Girl Scout Handbook
(56-57).
Cigarettes,
Drugs & Alcohol Aren’t Cool –
Avoiding harmful substances like tobacco, alcohol and marijuana as an important
part of personal safety and good health is the information and facts covered in
this program for Junior girls.
GSUSA (2001) “Cigarettes,
Drugs & Alcohol Aren’t Cool”.
Junior
Girl Scout Handbook (100-102).
Be
Healthy Be Fit – The importance of exercise, games from other countries, sports fun,
nutrition tips, recipes and stress busters are all part of this fun chapter of
the Junior Handbook. Information and
activities are all focused on the fun of being healthy and staying fit.
GSUSA (2001) “Be Healthy
Be Fit”.
Junior Girl Scout Handbook
(104-127).
Let’s
Get Outdoors – Ideas for outdoor fun and basics of outdoor safety are introduced.
GSUSA (2001) “Let’s Get
Outdoors”.
Junior Girl Scout Handbook
(128-129).
Make
Your Hike Fun – Different types of hikes and games to play while hiking are listed.
Help your girls make their hike even more fun!
GSUSA (2001) “Make Your
Hike Fun”.
Junior Girl Scout Handbook
(131).
Becoming
a Teen Badge – The journey girls
will make becoming a teenager is an exciting and challenging one.
This badge will help them find the people and resources to guide them on
their journey.
GSUSA (2001) “Becoming a
Teen”.
Junior Girl Scout BadgeBook
(30-31).
Being
My Best Badge – When you have a good opinion of yourself, you take positive risks
and avoid negative ones. Reading the
“Be Healthy Be Fit” chapter of the Junior Girl Scout Handbook is part of the
activities to earn this badge.
GSUSA (2001) “Being My
Best”.
Junior Girl Scout BadgeBook (32-33).
Looking
Your Best Badge – These activities
will help girls learn how to look their best.
Personal hygiene, aerobic activities, skin care secrets, hairstyles and
healthy snacks are just some of the healthy lifestyle fun that is part of this
badge.
GSUSA (2001) “Looking
Your Best”.
Junior Girl Scout BadgeBook
(38-39).
Adventure
Sports Badge – Hiking, mountain
biking, rock climbing and other adventure sports are explored.
Girls learn the skills to do them safely.
GSUSA (2001) “Adventure
Sports”.
Junior Girl Scout BadgeBook
(68-69).
Court
Sports Badge – Explore sport that are played on a court such as basketball, tennis
and volleyball. Learn about these
ports, improve your skill and get in the game!
GSUSA (2001) “Court
Sports”.
Junior Girl Scout BadgeBook
(70-71).
Food
Power Badge – Score some points for good nutrition by doing this badge.
Keeping a food record, understanding food labels, brainstorming healthy
foods, and reviewing school lunch menus are just some of the activities designed
to redirect poor eating habits.
GSUSA (2001) “Food
Power”.
Junior Girl Scout BadgeBook
(76-77).
Fun
and Fit Badge – Start your fitness routine with this badge.
You can be fit by making the right choices every day and by adding fun
exercises to your week.
GSUSA (2001) “Fun and
Fit”.
Junior Girl Scout BadgeBook
(78-79).
A
Healthier You Badge – Develop good
habits now for a fun and healthy life. How
to stay healthy and how to spread and share health information.
GSUSA (2001) “A Healthier
You”.
Junior Girl Scout BadgeBook
(80-81).
Stress
Less Badge – Being stressed out stinks! Find
out about some of the ways you can relax for good mental health.
GSUSA (2001) “Stress
Less”.
Junior Girl Scout BadgeBook
(86-87).
Winter
Sports Badge – Fill your winter will adventure, fun and fitness with this badge.
GSUSA (2001) “Winter
Sports Badge”.
Junior Girl Scout
BadgeBook (90-91).
Girl
Scouts 11-17
From
Fitness to Fashion Interest Project
– This interest project takes you from personal fitness to the exciting world
of fashion and will help girls develop their own style.
GSUSA (1997) “From
Fitness to Fashion”.
Interest Projects
for girls 11-17 (28-29).
From
Stress to Success Interest Project
– In this interest project girls will learn about sources of stress, how to
manage it and even how to turn it into a positive asset!
GSUSU (1997) “From Stress
to Success”.
Interest Projects for girls
11-17 (30-31).
The
Food Connection Interest Project –
Learn more about making healthy food choices in this interest project.
GSUSA (1997) “The Food
Connection”.
Interest Projects for girls
11-17 (60-61).
Women’s
Health Interest Project –
Completing this interest project will help girls become informed about their
body so they can enjoy good health today and tomorrow.
GSUSA (1997) “Women’s
Health”.
Interest Projects for girls
11-17 (82-83).
Backpacking
Interest Project – Become familiar
with the minimal impact camping principles.
GSUSA (1997)
“Backpacking”.
Interest Projects for girls 11-17 (150-151).
Games
for Life Interest Project – Team up
and have fun will learning the lessons of fair play, competition, skill
development and self-confidence in this interest project.
GSUSA (1997) “Games for
Life”.
Interest Projects for girls 11-17
(156-157).
High
Adventure Interest Project – Learn
about taking safety precautions and working with others to achieve a common
goal. High adventure challenge
courses are part of this project.
GSUSA (1997) “High
Adventure”.
Interest Projects for girls
11-17 (158-159).
On
the Court Interest Project –
Learning to play a new sport or becoming more adepts at one you already love can
enable you to meet people with similar interest and become physically fit.
Meeting new people and career exploration are also part of this sports
interest project.
GSUSA (1997) “On the
Court”.
Interest Projects for girls
11-17 (162-163).
On
the Playing Field Interest Project
– Playing on an athletic team is physically, mentally and emotionally
challenging. The value of
cooperation, teamwork and dedication to a goal are all part of the get fit and
have fun interest project.
GSUSA (1997) “On the
Playing Field”.
Interest Projects for
girls 11-17 (164-165).
Paddle,
Pole, and Roll Interest Project –
For the water babies, this interest project has many activities with canoeing
and kayaking.
GSUSA (1997) “Paddle,
Pole and Roll”.
Interest Projects for
girls 11-17 (170-171).
Rolling
Along Interest Project – In-line
skating, skateboarding and cycling are three great ways to around and get
healthy.
GSUSA (1997) “Rolling
Along”.
Interest Projects for girls
11-17 (172-173).
Smooth
Sailing Interest Project – Sailing
brings you into harmony with the wind and the water; the craft and the crew.
Learn to pull together with others under sail.
GSUSA (1997) “Smooth
Sailing”
Interest Projects for girls
11-17 (174-175).
Sports
for Life Interest Project – Learn
about the physical and mental benefits of sports for a lifetime and how to make
time for sports in your busy life.
GSUSA (1997) “Sports for
Life”
Interest Projects for girls 11-17
(176-177).
Water
Sports Interest Project – To do
this interest project, you must pass a swimming test in front of a lifeguard,
jump into the water fully clothed, right yourself and stay afloat for five
minutes. Safety Wise references are
listed in the publications.
GSUSA (1997) “Water
Sports Interest Project”.
Interest
Projects for girls 11-17 (178-179).
Cadette
Girl Scouts
What
is Self-Esteem – Activities to help girls recognize their strengths and activities
for girls to get others to help them recognize their strengths are part of this
program activity.
GSUSA (1995) “What is
Self-Esteem”.
Cadette Girl Scout
Handbook (46-53).
Good
Health in Action – Being aware of
physical and emotional changes, a guide to daily food choices, eating the right
foods, health alerts about sex, STDs AIDS, Tobacco, Drugs and Alcohol and tips
for becoming an activist for a healthy less stressful file are all part of this
program for older girls.
GSUSA (1995) “Good Health
in Action”.
Cadette Girl Scout Handbook (60-64).
Communication – Talking and listening and identifying your feelings are part if this
program about communications and feelings.
GSUSA (1995)
“Communication”.
Cadette Girl Scout
Handbook (73-75).
Life
Success Skill #2: Handling Stress –
Identifying stressful situations and the stress scale help girls understand
different levels of stress and how to handle them.
GSUSA (1995) “Life
Success Skill #2: Handling Stress”.
Cadette
Girl Scout Handbook (88-89).
Sports
and Outdoor Pursuits – The legacy
of women in sports is explored. This
program also takes a look at the benefits of playing on a team, leadership,
planning, and how to choose a physical activity.
GSUSA (1995) “Sports and
Outdoor Pursuits”.
Cadette Girl Scout
Handbook (117-124).
Senior
Girl Scouts
Health
and Well-Being – Inside and Out – This
full chapter of the Senior Resource Guide explores women’s health issues,
alcohol abuse and its affect on women, smoking, drug abuse, automobile accidents
and other health risks for teens. The
chapter also discusses a positive approach to risks through activities such as a
wellness fair. The chapter also
includes information on mental health and stress and caress in health.
This is a “must read” for all Senior Girls.
GSUSA (1995) “Health and
Well-Being – Inside and Out”
A
Resource Book for Senior Girl Scouts (29-64).
Recreation
and Leisure – Sports safety tips,
the effects of sports on your psychological well-being by fostering confidence
and even volunteering in sports are discussed in this older-girl program for
Senior Girl Scouts.
GSUSA (1995) “Recreation
and Leisure”.
A Resource Book for Senior Girl Scouts (127-129).
