The Resource Room located in our Service Center at Girl Scouts of Nassau County is filled with books, browsing files and program materials to help make your Troop meetings fun. Here is a glimpse of what the Resource Room has to offer. Follow the links below to find out about the Materials available for Loan, and ideas for Ceremonies, Crafts, Games/Activities, and SWAPS. Download some of our Council Patch Programs & Earned Age-Level Awards and view a list of some books on the Resource Room Bookshelf. Share this information with your Girl Scout Troop. Be creative and flexible. The girls will have fun and you will, too!
If you have any questions, contact Diane Seekamp, Program Resources Coordinator at 516-741-2550, ext. 244, Seekampd@gsnc.org.
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Materials for Loan
The Resource Room has a wide range of materials for loan. You will find flags, candle logs for ceremonies, music (audiocassettes/CD's), an assortment of resource boxes with ready-to-use materials, flannelgraph (flannel board) activities, sports/fun equipment and more!
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Ceremonies are part of our Girl Scout tradition. They recognize accomplishments and reinforce the values of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Here are some sample ceremonies for special days in the Girl Scout year.
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Crafts
Girl Scouts love to make crafts and share them with friends and family. Here are some Girl Scout crafts to try with your Troop.
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Games/Activities
Games are a great way for your girls to interact and have fun. Click below for an icebreaker (getting to know you game) and other games/activities relating to the Girl Scout Promise, the Girl Scout Law, and the life of Juliette Low.
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SWAPS
SWAPS ("Special
Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere" or "Shared With A Pal") are small hand made tokens of friendship that Girl Scouts exchange with each other. They are fun to make and collect. Click here to learn more about SWAPS and for directions to make some with your Troop.
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Patch Programs &
Earned Age-Level Awards
Here is a list of Patch Programs and Earned Age-Level Awards. Most of these programs were developed through GSNC. The activities can be downloaded or requested from the Resource Room. Patches (worn on the back of the sash/vest) and Earned Age-Level Awards (worn on the front of the sash/vest) are purchased in the Girl Scout Shop, unless otherwise noted.
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Bookshelf
The Resource Room has a sizeable collection of books for either research or loan. They cover a variety of subjects including Arts & Crafts, Camping, Character & Service, Games, Girl Scout History, International, WAGGGS and more. Here are just a few of the books available. This list includes leader and girl favorites, plus new additions to our Resource Room collection.
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