GSEM Silver Award Project Catalog

Tuckaho Hammock Stands

Silver Award Team: Troop 4121

Issue: The hammock site at Camp Tuckaho was not yet accredited.

Root Cause: There needed to be at least two

Project Details: In order to share the experience of hammocking with other Girl Scouts, Cadettes from Troop 4121 designed a plan to install supportive posts that allow for hammock set-up to earn their Girl Scout Silver Award. The Cadettes spent time researching different types of wood, different materials to coat the wood, and different construction designs. After deciding on a plan, the Girl Scouts worked together to build the posts. They made sure to treat the wood to ensure it’s durability. They also cut the post tops at an angle and covered them with tar to prevent wood rotting.

hammocking areas so that adults and Girl Scouts could be separated, and there was only one. Target Audience: Girl Scouts interested in hammock use at Camp Tuckaho. Sustainability: The posts that were installed are treated wood that will last for years to come to prevent wood rotting.

Making Safety & Learning Enhancements for Trinity Preschool

Silver Award Team: Troop 1595

Issue: Loose rocks in the preschool playground area kept falling onto the sidewalk posing a safety risk. Root Cause: The rocks were not contained, and people were slipping and falling on them. Target Audience: The visitors and children at Trinity Lutheran Preschool.

Project Details: Cadettes of Troop 1595 worked to enhance the play area of Trinity Lutheran Preschool to earn their Girl Scout Silver Award. Using their knowledge of building, the Cadettes bought and placed a second layer of edging stones along the fence of the play area. This kept the rocks contained in the playground area. The Girl Scouts also worked to enhance the playground space by adding learning games and a bean-bag toss. They further added to the playground by creating a makerspace room for the preschoolers to use.

Sustainability: The school staff will maintain the renovated area moving forward.