GSEM Bronze Award Project Catalog

The Ultimate Troop Meet Up

Bronze Award Team: Troop 3383

Issue: Different troops attending the same school had not met since the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of those troops have never gone camping. Root Cause: The COVID-19 pandemic ended all troop events at the school, including events led by older troops to encourage younger ones to stay in Girl Scouting.

Project Details: Due to the isolation from the COVID-19 pandemic, members from Girl Scout Troop 3383 recognized that many of their peers have not had the chance to go camping. So, they decided to host a camping style event for all Girl Scouts enrolled at Kehrs Mill Elementary School to earn the Bronze Award. The Girl Scouts spent four months planning the event, selecting a venue, and ensuring that all Girl Scouts would enjoy age-appropriate activities. To promote their event, the Juniors created a flyer and distributed to troop leaders within their school. On the day of the event, Troop 3383 led 50 Girl Scouts through camp-related swaps, songs, campfire skits, and taught fire-building skills at Babler State Park.

Target Audience: Girl Scouts enrolled at Kehrs Mill Elementary School.

Blessing Our First Responders

Issue: First responders are often on the go and may need quick access to snacks or hand sanitizer while on a call or driving. Root Cause: First responders have extremely busy schedules, and it is difficult to have time to replenish needed items. Target Audience: First responders, including EMS, Firefighters, and Police received the bags.

Bronze Award Team: Paulina P., Juliette Girl Scout

Project Details: Recognizing that first responders often have chaotic schedules when they are on long shifts, this young leader decided to do her part to provide comfort and appreciation to these individuals. Paulina made kits that included hand sanitizer, hand wipes, candy and mints, travel tissues, Gatorade, car air freshener, pens, band-aids, protein snacks, and instant coffee. The bags are intended to provide first responders with daily needs and comforts to help reduce some stress while on the job. After assembling all of the bags, Paulina delivered them to several first responder and law enforcement departments.