I just registered my DD to become a Girl Scout. Since she is 5 and this is her first year, she is considered a Daisy. I'm thinking of becoming a leader. Does anyone have any experience with this? I don't really know what to expect besides what is written in their pamphlets. I would like a more realistic notion of what to expect. Also, any ideas for different things to do would be appreciated also! Thanks.

Leslie

my mom was a leader if you would like to talk to her let me know and i will give you her email. she is very creative and she could give you lots of ideas

My dd was a daisy last year and is becoming a brownie soon. I am volunteering more this year.

Leaders have to attend meetings, help out at events, organize meetings. I think they have a whole book you go through and do what it says basically. I think it's all laid out for you...

Amy

I know I have about 8 hours of training to go through and tons of paperwork. It doesn't seem that hard. I just didn't want to sign up and become overwhelmed with things not listed. Thanks.

I was a Daisy co-leader last year and our girls are bridging up to Brownies next week. We had a blast last year. The Daisy level is kind of low-key. We took a trip to the fire department and the 911-call center, did tons of crafts, played games, etc. As for our council, it's not very helpful. We do attend leader meetings once a month but that's about it. You are on your own basically. The Daisy Leader handbook isn't that helpful but there are a lot of great websites to get ideas for earning petals. (The Brownie Leader handbook is terrific.)


kos

Thanks kos. After your post yesterday, I did a search and there were SO MANY websites to choose from! I did find a couple websites I liked, but it really helps to have "tried and true" ones. Thanks again! I'm starting to get really excited about doing this! The GS person isn't going to be calling for a couple more weeks yet though, but by that time I'll probably have so many ideas on what to do!


....P.S. I should be studying for my Massage Therapist Certification test instead of "other things" but I just can't bring myself to study!

I've been a Leader for years, and I love it! I don't always love the parents though . This year, I have my youngest daughter's Junior Troop, and I'm also leading a Brownie Troop at my childrens school. I'm also the Program Consultant for our cluster. There are a few training classes that you will have to attend, and there are monthly leader meetings, that you will enjoy. I will be happy to answer any questions that you have. I think you will love Girl Scouts

Hi I don't know if I can help I am not a leader. But My daughter is 2nd year brownie. Our first year (daisy) we tagged along with a fellow brownie troop and did some of the same things they did. But what I liked about our troop was that it was a parent involved troop. We didn't just go dump our kids off and leave. Each parent was a active help in our troop. We are all busy working moms.. And we all helped out. We each took a Badge and did a meeting per say. And at the end of the year when the above brownie were going to cross into girl scouts we did a Sat. meeting and wiped out about 8 badges in one day. We sat down and looked at the badges we need and some of the overlapping things that could be done. We had 8 girls and 6 moms so we each picked our things we were good at and worked together with the over lapping of badge requirements. If you could get parent support and help it is the way to go. I hope this helps Kay

Hi, I'm both a brownie leader and a daisy leader. I will give you all the help that I can. I don't get on here much any more due to being busy but you are more than welcome to email me at home. My husband checks that one several times a day. I can tell you that the best source of info is the council office. THe trainings you have to complete are CPR/FirstAid, Daisy Age Level, and New Troop Leader Orientation. If you want to take the girls camping, there are additional trainings. I'm sending you my email address at home to you as a pm. Good luck and don't stress. It's a blast. Let the girls lead you.

I was a Girl Scout Leader in the 90's. I can say it was one of the best things I ever did. You do have to complete training, but it was a breeze and a whole lot of fun. Good luck!

Thanks for all the support everyone!! I can't wait to start! Someone supposed to call us soon, hopefully next week. I'm still a bit nervous, but with all the support I've been getting, I think I'll do fine!

mistiek2006,
Do I still have to take the CPR/First Aid if I'm already certified? I just became certified in April so it's still valid.

Thanks again!!

Leslie

You have to take it every 3 yrs. THe national council is trying to get it approved for every 5 yrs. So no you're good for a while yet. Oh by the way, the troop usually pays for the trainings.