Welcome to the Brownie Leader Supplemental Guide! This guide was created to help you lead a fun and successful Brownie Troop and provide you with free printable activities to keep your girls busy and engaged. As a Brownie Leader, you have a special responsibility to ensure your girls have a safe and rewarding experience, so take a moment to review our guide and get ready for a great adventure!
First, it’s important to keep safety top-of-mind when leading a Brownie Troop. Read over the Safety Activity Checkpoints to ensure you’re properly checking each activity for risks, and get familiar with the Girl Scout Safety Guidelines. Make sure you also review the Volunteer Essentials booklet – it’s got a lot of important information for you, and is a great reference1
Inspiring Curriculum Ideas
As with any Troop, you want to ensure your Brownie meetings are engaging and filled with fun activities. While the Brownie Program Hub is a great resource for curriculum ideas, here are a few to get you started:
- Outdoor Adventures – Hiking, nature scavenger hunts, and survival skills are all great activities to take your Brownies on.
- Service Projects – Community service can help the girls learn to work together, as well as give back to the community.
- Arts & Crafts – From paper crafts to painting and sculpture, art projects can be a great way to encourage creativity and team building.
- Games & Sports – From board games to outdoor sports, these activities can help the girls stay active and foster team work.
Free Printable Activities
To give you a jump start on your planning, we’ve put together a few free printable activities specifically for Brownie Leaders. These activities are designed to keep your girls engaged and learning throughout their journey.
- Brownie Leader Activity 1 – A nature scavenger hunt to explore the outdoors
- Brownie Leader Activity 2 – A service-oriented project for the girls to take action in their community
- Brownie Leader Activity 3 – A fun craft project for the girls to show their creativity
- Brownie Leader Activity 4 – An energizing game to keep the girls active
We hope you find these activities and tips helpful in leading your Brownie Troop. Remember – planning fun and engaging activities is key to having a successful Brownie Troop!
Happy leading!