PreTeen Girl Scout Info

Welcome 4th-6th grade Girl Scouts and their leaders!
On this page you will be able to view events especially for you!

Upcoming Events

Leadership Mission for 4th-6th Graders
Do you want to…

• have a say in what goes on in Girl Scouts in the Milwaukee Area?
• give feedback to the leaders and directors of Girl Scouting?
• learn how to be a leader with other girls from other troops?
• develop programs with other girls from other troops?
• work towards earning your Bronze Award?
• have fun?

Click on the above link to download the application. Deadline is August 22.

LNO for Preteen & Teen Advisors/Leaders
Join the Preteen & Teen Department staff members as we discuss the unique aspects of working with Preteen & Teen Girl Scouts. This thought-provoking and enriching forum includes dinner.
* Fall Discussion: Networking with leaders/volunteers and staff, travel opportunities, advantages of being a Preteen & Teen Girl Scout, information on earning Gold and Silver Awards, Retention, Fundraising.
* Spring Discussion: Scholarships, Bridging, Leadership, Summer Opportunities, Camp Ammon, Leadership Opportunities and Networking.
Who: Preteen & Teen Advisors/Leaders
When: Session B: Tue., February 5, 2008 / 6:30-8:00 pm
Where: Girl Scout office
Registration: RSVP to the Preteen & Teen Department at (414) 476-1050.

Junior Advisor Focus Group
What is significant about the Bronze Award? What do the girls earn it? Can they work together on the award? How long will it take? Do they have to do ALL of the signs? What is a suitable project to earn the award? These are all valid questions that can be answered at the next Junior Advisor Focus Group.
Who: Junior Advisors
When: Mon., November 5, 2007
Thurs., April 17, 2008
Where: Girl Scout office
Cost: Free
Registration: RSVP to the Preteen & Teen Department at (414) 476-1050.

Volunteer Support Team for Preteens & Teens
Looking for ways to make a difference in the older girl’s program? Become part of the Volunteer Committee to delve into developing programming that meets the unique needs of older Girl Scouts. With your great ideas and enthusiasm, more opportunities will be available for our girls, and you’ll have a great time fostering friendship and working as a team with your fellow volunteers.
Who: Leaders/Advisors, Volunteers
When: October 18, 2007 / 6:30-8:00 pm
Where: Girl Scout office
Registration: RSVP to the Preteen & Teen Department at (414) 476-1050.

Philing Good makes you Feel Good

Local Girl Scouts Spread Hope And Cheer During the 2006 Holiday Season!
Junior Girl Scout Troop and Brownie Troop from J.E. Jones School in Cudahy, Wisconsin worked to complete a heart-warming service project for patients in the Children’s Hospital H.O.T. (Hematology, Oncology, Transplant) Unit. At their meeting, the girls assembled kits of un-stuffed gingerbread dolls, wishing stars, doll “birth certificates,” stuffing, craft supplies and personal notes of encouragement. The dolls in the kits were unassembled, and also came with all the necessary accessories to create and stuff a unique, cuddly friend. The children receiving the kits completed a fun holiday project during their hospital stay as they created their own gingerbread doll.

The girls, who have purchased the items in the kits with proceeds from their sale of Girl Scout cookies last year, hope to make the project an annual troop tradition, and have already set their sights on earning more money to put together additional kits later in the year. The project is being done in collaboration with the Women of MACC Fund, who will distribute the kits to patients.

Building Bears with our Community
A 4th grade troop from Whitefish Bay met to discuss what they wanted to do with their cookie money. It was unanimous that the girls wanted to use the dollars for both themselves and to help somebody else. After brainstorming many ideas, the girls voted on Build-A-Bear for their fun event. Next, they needed to brainstorm about what others would need or want? More discussion took place. Ideas were flying! Eventually, the girls realized that not all girls get a chance to make a Build-A-Bear. That is when the troop decided to invite girls from Big Brothers/Big Sisters to help share the experience of building a bear. Twelve Little Sisters participated in this event and everyone walked away with a new teddy bear companion and life-long memories. The troop felt so good about sharing their cookie money that they decided to make Philanthropy part of their yearly budget.