The girls families cannot afford much money for activities. What do we do, especially in the first part of the troop year?
Many activities require little or no money. As the girls decide the kinds of projects they want to do, make a list of what is needed. Find a troop sponsor to help finance public transportation or admission fees for a field trip. Use recycled materials for projects. Involve the families and neighborhood in collecting aluminum cans for recycling to provide funds for the troop treasury. Give girls a scavenger hunt list for basic items around the house, like scissors, string, glue, pieces of fabric, and foil. Look for projects you can adapt. Start early in creating a goal and budget for the troop’s Girl Scout council-sponsored product sale/cookie activities. See if you qualify for financial aid from your local Girl Scout council. Check out the council’s guidelines for distributing the funds so you can request aid for what you need most.
