Girl Scouts to the Rescue!

By Jennifer Gioia

Starting to get tired of the summer scene? Running out of things to do and still have a few weeks until school starts? Have no fear, Girl Scouts is always here! Just because you're not meeting with your Girl Scout troop doesn't mean you can't do fun Girl Scout stuff! Check out these Junior Girl Scout Badges and Brownie Try-Its and fill your last days of summer with fun.

Junior Girl Scouts Badges

World Neighbors
Your neighbors are not just the ones who live nearby. They're also the people who live all over the globe. Learn about them with this badge and impress your friends on the first day of school by saying hello to them in a few different languages.

Local Lore
Summer is a great time to explore your town, and every town does have a story. No matter where you live, your hometown had people and events that helped make it what it is today. So, how much do you really know about where you live? Find out with this badge.

Outdoor Creativity
Poets, writers, artists, and musicians have been inspired by nature to create some of their most famous works. Now it's your turn! Try your hand at a haiku, create your own outdoor event, or go on a garden tour. Let nature inspire you by trying some of the activities in this badge.

Being My Best
Gear up for the new school year by becoming the best you. When you feel good about yourself, you take good chances and avoid the bad ones. Try this badge to build the skills you need for being your best and find out what a brag bag really is.

Brownie Girl Scouts Try-Its

Brownie Girl Scout Around the World
From Argentina to Zimbabwe, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides are having fun, helping others, learning new things, and pitching in to help their communities. With this Try-It, you'll play a global game, create a picture book, and much more.

Dancercize
Exercise is double the fun when you add dancing! Tap your feet, kick your heels, and spin around while you earn this terrific Try-It.

Animals
Some animals, like cats and dogs, live with us as pets. Other animals, like moose and bears, live in the wild. Explore the wild world of animals with this Try-It.

Her Story
An issue is a subject people may have strong feelings about and want to discuss. What are the issues that you care about? With this Try-It, you'll learn about issues important to women and girls, just like you!

If these Girl Scout badges aren't enough to banish all your boredom blues, keep checking Go Girls Only for new badges, activities, and more!

	Share the News Do you or your troop have a great story to tell about one of your Girl Scout activities? "Share the News" and send your story to us at info@gogirlsonly.org! Brownies, what about sending us your Girl Scout Trip Diary (page 103 of your handbook)? "Sharing the News" also counts toward the Junior Girls Scouts Communication badge (page 47 of your handbook). Don't forget to include your name and age. We look forward to hearing from you!