Silver and Gold Lock In

On January 30-31, the Older Girls from Hilton Head and Bluffton gathered to work on Interest Projects and Studio 2b Focus Books. There was 34 girls in attendance from grades 7-12. The girls earned their Your Own Business, Women's Health and Games for Life Interest Projects. Beth Green, The Music Lady presented The Performing Arts IP. Through this badge the girls learned how to teach the Brownies songs for the evening campfire.

The Older Girls also planned the Brownie Campfire Camporee. The girls taught the Brownies about Campfire safety, how to build an edible fire, Make fire kiss starter, and cook a chicken dinner in a foil packet. The Brownies also washed their dishes outside and hung them to dry. After dinner the Older Girls led the Brownie in a campfire complete with songs and s'mores.

The Brownies listen as the Older Girls conduct their opening ceremony.

An edible campfire. Yum-O!

Older Girls wait for the fire to burn down so that they could cook their dinner.


Making Fire starters from old candles and waxpaper.

Helping Our Four Legged Friends

Troop 368, Juniors earned their Pet Care Badges and a Community Service Patch...
The girls headed up a food/item drive for the animals at Jasper Animal Rescue Mission and also collected over $60.00 in cash. They did this at O'Katie Elementary School as the drop point. They then invited the other two elementary schools and troops to participate. Denise, Nikki, and Amanda's troops participated at Bluffton Elementary. and MC Riley.
Troop 368 also worked booths for Friends of Bluffton Dog Parks, giving out cards and information, and maps. Ms. Charlotte Wamsler, President of the Bluffton future park, also visited the troop and talked about service dogs and did a presentation.

Dan Fuller, the head of Urban Search and Rescue (finding those who are lost or missing) came with part of his team and did a presentation for the girls. He talked about the dogs, care, cost, and mainly focused on safety, etc. His dog Dixie played "hide and seek" with the girls at McCracken Middle School.

On the next Sunday, the troop met Dan's Search Dogs and did a practice hide in the fields behind Jersey Mike's in Bluffton.

The troop also presented Dan's Team with a gas card, and also Ms. Charlotte with a pet bracelet for the holidays.

They are planning on helping do more practice with the search and rescue dogs in the future as well as a possible fund drive for them.

It's Cookie Time!!!

The Girls of Beaufort County gather for a Cookie Rally to kick off the cookie season. About 65 girls gathered to make grafts and play games with a cookie theme.
Thank you to the Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts that worked the stations for the younger girls.

Imagine If........

Gingerbread House Decorating Event

On the first sunday in December over 70 girls, Daisy through Cadettes, gathered to assemble and decorate their gingerbread houses.







Thank you Nancy for organzing this wonderful event!!

Old Powder Magazine, Charleston

This summer Cadette Troop 15 attended a program at the Old Powder Magazine in Charleston. The girls earned the Women Through Time IP. The girls really had a good time dressing up, seeing some historic sites in Charleston and making candles.
The Old Powder Magazine offers many program for all age levels. Check out their website by clicking here. Old Powder Magazine Go to the Girl Scout tab.
Along with earning the girl's age level try-it, badge or IP, the troop can also purchase the patch below that is worn on the back of their vest.

Check out the great programs available.

Greetings from National Convention

Opening Ceremony.


Meeting Juliette Low.


Meeting our new GSESC CEO, Loretta Graham. She is a wonderful, sweet lady. We enjoyed meeting and getting to know her.

We arrived!

Back To Scouts Carnival

On September 20, we held a Back to Scouts Carnival for Girls of all ages. Older girls ran the games and booths. Leaders braved the cold water in the dunking booth. In all, over 140 girls and adults attended the very successful event. Thank you to all that made this possible.

So many girls to check in.

Anyone care for a tattoo?

Dunking our Field Director.

Brownies have their faces painted.

Thank you Beaufort County Sheriff's Department and Hilton Head Fire and Rescue for educating the girls about safety.