1. International Pen Pals: Connect with Girl Scouts in other countries and exchange letters, sharing stories and experiences from different cultures.
2. Cultural Cooking Class: Plan a cooking day where each Girl Scout brings a traditional dish from her culture, teaching others how to prepare it and sharing the story behind it.
3. Community Service Project: Organize a group service project that benefits a local women’s shelter or other community organization focused on helping girls and women.
4. Sisterhood Sleepover: Plan a troop sleepover where girls can bond by participating in team-building activities, sharing personal stories, and learning more about each other.
5. Guest Speaker Series: Invite inspiring women from various backgrounds to speak about their accomplishments, struggles, and life lessons to inspire the Girl Scouts.
6. Troop Mentoring Program: Pair older Girl Scouts with younger ones for a mentoring program where they can offer guidance and support, fostering strong relationships across age groups.
7. Outdoor Adventure Day: Plan an outdoor activity day where girls can hike, camp, or participate in ropes courses together, building trust and teamwork.
8. Cultural Exchange Day: Host an event where girls teach each other about their cultural backgrounds through presentations, interactive activities, and performances.
9. Diversity Workshops: Organize workshops that educate the Girl Scouts on various topics such as race, gender identity, religion, and disability to promote understanding and acceptance of differences.
10. Sister Circle Discussions: Host regular gatherings where girls sit in a circle and discuss various topics related to sisterhood and empowerment in a safe environment.
11. Book Club: Create a troop book club focused on reading books about strong female characters or written by women authors from diverse backgrounds.
12. Global Awareness Campaign: Launch a campaign that raises awareness about global issues affecting girls, such as access to education or child marriage.
13. Handmade Gifts Exchange: Have each Girl Scout create a thoughtful, handmade gift for another troop member to encourage appreciation and friendship.
14. Troop Travel Exchange: Partner with another Girl Scout troop located in a different region or country and plan trips to visit each other, exploring new places and cultures together.
15. Sisterhood Scrapbook: Create a group scrapbook filled with pictures, stories, and memories that represent the unique bond between troop members.
16. Pop-up Museum: Organize a pop-up museum showcasing the diverse interests, talents, and backgrounds of the girls within your troop, celebrating their similarities and differences alike.
17. Sisterhood Challenge: Encourage Girl Scouts to complete acts of kindness for others within their community and share their experiences during troop meetings or through social media using a specific hashtag.
18. Partnership Projects: Collaborate with other local youth organizations for joint events or activities that foster respect and relationships between diverse groups of girls.
19. International Night: Plan an international-themed dinner or event where girls can sample foods, watch performances, and participate in activities from various cultures represented in their troop.
20. Empowerment Workshops: Host workshops teaching essential skills such as self-defense, public speaking, or financial literacy to help empower girls and promote self-confidence within the troop.
By participating in these 20 unique “Be A Sister To Every Girl Scout” activities, girls will develop deeper bonds with their fellow scouts while embracing diversity and fostering inclusivity within their troops.
