GSEM Silver Award Project Catalog

Layla Learns to Scout

Project Details: Troop 624 showcased their Girl Scout spirit and commitment to the organization when they wrote a book on Girl Scouting to earn their Girl Scout Silver Award. The Girl Scouts wrote and illustrated a 17-page book, Layla Learns to Scout , to share the benefits of Girl Scouting with prospective families in a new way. These young changemakers printed 30 copies of their book and attended Girl Scout recruitment events to read their story, play games, and teach the attendees traditional Girl Scout songs. The Girl Scouts also created a sticker for recruitment nights and a patch to give out after girls join. After they completed the project, the girls provided one book to Council and the others to fellow Girl Scouts to use during their recruitment events.

Silver Award Team: Troop 624

Issue: There was a decline in the number of new Girl Scouts. Root Cause: Some individuals are unaware of the benefits of joining Girl Scouts. Target Audience: The Girl Scout organization will gain by receiving new members, and younger girls will benefit by the opportunities when they join. Sustainability: The book will be used by other Girl Scouts at future recruitment events.