I am currently working on my own gold award project, and i can tell you that it is not hard, just timeconsuming. Gold award girl scouts from across the girl scouts of nypenn. Projects ranged from hosting a gigantic career fair and helping recruit guide dog volunteers, to teaching girls about snap circuits and building a sustainable greenhouse entirely out of plastic bottles. Guidelines for girl scout seniors and ambassadors since 1916, girl scouts highest award has stood for excellence and leadership for girls everywhere. Allison grew up as a girl scout in the san diego council. It encompasses the mission of girl scouting creating girls of courage. Girl scout gold award hats and blankets for a childrens hospital see more. For high school senior kirstyn heins gold award project, she decided to renovate a shelter and center for atrisk and runaway youth. Sustainable means it will continue on after you are finished. Im working on my girl scout gold award proposal and i have some ideas but i dont know how to put those ideas into one big project that will actually work. Gold award project ideas girl scouts of greater new york.
Girl scout leaders and gold award recipients meet with. The skills and experiences she gains along the way set her up for special recognition through the gold, silver, and bronze awards. Annika cushnyr sits among cases of books she has collected for. A girl scout ambassador created a local program to help teens and others who may be considering suicide. Create educational games create a website write a blog make a video about selflove, confidence, interviews with veterans create a psa create a social media campaign. When it comes to changing the world, gold award girl scouts take the lead. Gold award girl scouts heart of central california. The girl scout gold award represents the highest award in girl scouting. Obstacles i faced one of the biggest obstacles i faced when completing my gold award was time management. Krystals gold award take action project vet support is contributing to the white house initiative to support our military and the secretary of veterans affairs initiative to end homelessness among veterans. Follow the girl scout network on linkedin to connect with other alums, get updates on what girl scouts do today, take action on behalf of girls, and promote girls and womens empowerment, leadership, and advancement in the world. Ten service project ideas to help initiate action in your unit. But to earn her gold award, the highest girl scout honor, kala brought those two loves together.
She completed this project as a part of earning the girl scout gold award, its highest honor. Girl scouts of western washington highest awards celebration packet updated september 2015 2 we encourage you to incorporate the centennial into your celebrations. Each tackled an issue in her community and created a solution that brought lasting change to the world. She then coordinated donation drives to collect items for care kits.
South brunswick girl scouts earn awards south brunswick. What are some of the things you can do to bring a project to life. Hickory girl scouts carolinas peaks to piedmont announced that lauren arney, hickory, earned her girl scout gold award, the highest award in girl scouting. The girl scout gold award recognizes that for girls to become. She also held a book drive, which stocked her cart full. Ideas for leadership volunteering including for the gold award. To earn the gold award, kimberly hosted a book drive, organized a local school. Fox river grover resident taylor foderaro was among 27 girl scouts in northern illinois who earned the girl scout gold award in the girl scout gold award is the highest award a girl scout can earn. She built nine pedestals for the schools artists to. Juliana fabrizi is a junior at westbrook high school and has been a girl scout for nine years. And girl scouting reaches its peak with the girl scout gold award, the most prestigious award in the world for girls and only available to girl scouts. Going for gold, girl scouts, walt disney world, awards, bring it on, project ideas, character, ideas for projects, girl guides. Girl scout gold award girl scouts of western washington. She recently attended the international camporeee in osaka, japan and is currently working on her gold award.
More than 50 local girl scouts earn gold award the gold award was given at ceremony on may 22 at woodlake county club in lakewood. What are some unique ideas for my girl scout gold award. See more ideas about girl scout gold award, girl scouts and bronze award. Jun 23, 2016 2016 girl scout gold award celebration girl scouts of the colonial coast.
Girl scout gold award girl scouts of west central florida. The gold award the highest achievement in girl scouts recognizes girls. Museum to showcase girl scout history and artifacts in an online exhibit designed to promote girl scouts in her area. Jun 08, 2012 krystal has been a girl scout for years participating in various community service activities since the age of 5. Many south brunswick girl scouts are hard at work in 2012 on their bronze, silver and gold awards. Kjerstins gold award project supplied 175 atrisk youth placed in foster care with drawstring bags filled with basic personal hygiene products, school supplies and a small toy, all designed by gender and age. To serve god and my country, to help people at all times, and to live by the girl scout law. This is the highest and most prestigious award in girl scouting, comparable to the boy scouts of americas eagle scout merit.
As a girl scout, you are committed to doing your very best with each step, but how much time per step is different for every girl scout, so the hours arent a rule. Once achieved, it shows colleges, employers, and your community that youre out there changing the world. Each veteran was photographed and all of the information was put into books. For her gold award, lauren organized the first student volunteer fair at a community college. For less time, she has been learning american sign language asl. Scholarship winners are kaitlyn cook from alfred, ny, mara frisbee. Gold award girl scouts girl scouts of southeast florida. Emily earned her gold award with diamonds in the rough, a project to protect diamondback terrapin turtles. There are endless issues that a girl could address through her award project. Hannahs gold award project has taught her how to manage large scale projects, to become a better leader and manage her time.
Thank you to rachel for following in their footsteps and helping veterans. This item is not eligible for expedited shipping services such as 1, 2 or 3 day shipping. Whether you earned brownie badges or your gold award, youre a girl scout alum. Natalie glassman hopes to pursue a career in medicine. I could do something like teaching kids or putting together a literary magazine for my area. The cub scouts job was to choose a gently used book from their collection to bring to the book drive. The award is a major accomplishment in a girls life and an extension and compilation of all that she has learned through her girl scout experience. The gold award is the highest award a girl can earn in girl scouting. A gold award recipients accomplishments reflect leadership and citizenship skills that set her apart as a community leader. So, it was only natural that as a member of girl scout troop 655, she would choose a healthrelated project for the coveted gold award. She is in her 28th year as a girl scout years as a girl, 15 years as an adult.
Here are several activities that start as good service projects and with good planning became a girl scout gold award take. Have girls try an activity to earn the centennial patch have centennial 100 years or 19162016 inspired decorations. Many girls, especially those just starting to work on their project, feel a bit daunted at the task ahead. More than 50 local girl scouts earn gold award toms river. Successful girl scout gold award projects a girl scout gold award project is different from a good community service project. Today, we are highlighting a few of our amazing award recipients who used their gold award projects to combat hunger and help the homeless in. Emily also held a disposable menstrual products drive at her school. The gold award is the highest award a senior girl scout can earn. Make a video about selflove, confidence, or interviews with veterans. By being a girl scout, she says she has learned that she is capable of anything as long as she works hard and is disciplined. Remember for silver it needs to be outside girl scouts and should be sustainable. Sign language inspires girl scout gold for most of her life, kala has been a girl scout. My daughter is a cadette, but she is also a juliette.
Girl scoutsarizona cactuspine council bestows gold award to. Girl scout gold award ideas mental health use resources. Allison wrightallison is a south bay gold award committee member. While earning the gold award, girls design, plan, and lead a take action project that. The girl scout gold award is the mark of the truly remarkableproof that not only can she make a difference, but that she already has. Shop vintage collectibles, stem kits, girl scout luggage, and more. The problem is i need around 20 hours of leadership out of 65 whole service hours and im not sure how to do this. From daisies to lifetime members, these gifts for girl scouts have something for every age.
This printable pdf contains a compilation of the 50 most awesome gold project award ideas we could find. Soon, you will be joining the ranks of generations of young women who have made a difference in their communities and beyond. The journey to becoming a gold award girl scout begins in high schoolwhen eligible girls identify a realworld problem, submit a project proposal to address it, gain approval, and take action. My junior d is working on her girl scout gold award and has hit a roadblock with her service project. You can start by planning the time in chunks, dividing it up by the steps. The project included a local blanket drive for children.
Girl scout gold award ceremony girl scouts san diego. That means, girl scouts, just like you, have been taking action in their communities for 100 years to earn this high honor. I have been looking for ideas for things for her to do so she can earn her silver award, but unfortunately. An award with national standards, it acknowledges an individuals accomplishments, leadership, commitment, creativity, and personal effort in trying to make the world a better place. Aug 25, 2018 i have brainstormed this at length, trolled all sorts of other lists, etc. Check out these 10 gold award projects for inspiration. A girl scout project focused on providing a sense of comfort for children in foster care. Learn about scholarships for gold award girl scouts, the history of the gold award, and the benefits of going gold. We encourage you to incorporate the centennial into your. Girl scout gold award hats and blankets for a childrens hospital. Conduct workshops about art, antibullying, arttherapy etc. Every girl scout goes above and beyond to make a difference in her community and the greater world. Heroes memorial project a girl scout gold award project. Originally she was going to help with donation drive for our local school system donate your old bandorchestra instruments to those kids who cant afford them.
Wellesley veterans mass is part of girl scouts gold award. To earn her girl scout gold award, taylor foderaro made and donated small fleece blankets for the animals at the on angels wings animal shelter. Her parents elaine and kevin both served in the military and went on to careers of service to veterans. Mar 31, 2020 the girl scout gold award is the highest award a girl scout can earn. I have brainstormed this at length, trolled all sorts of other lists, etc. I need help with silver award ideas miranda writes. Gold award handbook girl scouts of eastern pennsylvania. Glassman, 17, coordinated a handsonly cpr training day on april 27 at veterans park, in conjunction with the culver city. Girl scouts of nypenn pathways gsnypenn is proud to announce that 18 girls from across its council territory have earned the prestigious gold award, the highest award in girl scouting. The girl scout of america silver award is the highest award that can be earned by cadettes ages 11 to 14 and the secondhighest award in girl scouts. A girl scout ambassador worked with her local lake advisory board and state division of natural resources to research, design, build and erect awareness signs on invasive species, chemical pollution, feeding the wildlife and. It should involve girl planning, leadership and decision making and focuses on addressing a real need in your community.
Mar 25, 2019 brianna has been a girl scout for 12 years, earned her silver award and plans to attend a university to study business, marketing or genetic counseling. The award requires girls to dedicate themselves to a longterm project that responds to a communitys needs and affects positive change. Part one was a book drive, which yielded thousands of books. She might compile a lessonplan book that could be used by teachers or aides in the future, and train them as well to carry it forward. For girl scouts aged 14 to 18, the gold award is the highest honor to be achieved, and, for many, the most challenging and lifeshaping. This item is offered by a girl scout council and will be shipped separately from other girl scout merchandise items. Mackennas girl scout gold award project see description for details. South brunswick girl scouts earn awards south brunswick, nj. What girls do gold, silver, and bronze awards gold award project ideas. This year is extra special because it is the girl scout gold award centennial. Join us in congratulating bridget on earning her girl scout gold award. Bronze, silver, and gold award ideas girl scouts of colorado.
Jul 18, 2018 is your high school girl scout interested in nature, wildlife and ecology causes. Going for the girl scout silver awardthe highest award a girl scout cadette can earngives you the chance to do big things and make your community better in the process. Put together a collection or organize a drive to create. Girl scout helps veterans, earns award canandaigua va. More than 50 local girl scouts earn gold award toms. Scouts are going to have a blast choosing one of these creative project ideas. Thank you to rachel for following in their footsteps and helping veterans in need. Below is a list of some ideas i have run across in my research. After receiving financial donations for materials as well as purchasing supplies. Ive practically lived at the library for a week over the summer working on nothing but the gold award proposal, and im still not do. Seniors and ambassadors who earn the gold award tackle issues that are dear to them and drive lasting change in their communities and beyond. Rachel trained her volunteers in how to help children make nature crafts. The girl scout gold award is the the mark of the truly remarkableproof that not only can she make a difference, but that she already has. Gscm honoring our veterans fun patch girl scout shop.
The girl scout gold award is the highest award a girl scout senior or ambassador. Gold award projects benefit veterans administration hospital the. Book drive hold a drive to collect used, but in good condition childrens books. Have you ever looked around your neighborhood or school and wondered how you could make a change for the better. Emily, a virginia beach girl scout, has earned the girl scout gold award, the highest honor and achievement a girl can earn in girl scouti. Gold award girl scouts are the dreamers and the doers who take make the world a better place to the next level. Sara and isabella split the responsibility for the girl scout ways tryit. Raising voices of native american community i transformed stories from the cahuilla tribeespecially those about missing and murdered indigenous girlsinto a play to bring hope and healing. Cadettes may choose to earn the award either by working with a small group of three or four girls, or work on her own communityservice project. Are you wondering what type of projects make a girl scout gold award take action project. National gold award girl scout gracie gives kids food for thought isabella.
She also conducted a book drive and collected more than 200. Often, they wonder what sort of project they can do to finish their gold. In addition to girl scouts, she is very active in her church, serving on its parish council for the second year. Feb 19, 2019 outside of girl scouts, michele is a devoted aunt, avid traveler, and quality assurance engineer. Meet 10 extraordinary girls who possess the passion and the grit it takes to become a gold award girl scout. How to choose a girl scout gold award project the trailhead. Mar 29, 2017 girl scoutsarizona cactuspine council gsacpc is pleased to announce that 33 girls received their gold award in 2017. Over the past year, 243 local girl scouts from eleven counties completed almost,000 hours of service through 115 silver award projects those are some incredible numbers. This award focuses on a girls interests and personal journey through leadership skills, career explorations, selfimprovement, and service.
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