Learning Channel Gsnetx

🌟Although the weather may be getting colder and the holidays may be taking over, there are tons of resources out there to help you work with Girls to plan 2024 adventures!

We are loading lots of short and to-the-point learning experiences on the Learning Channel too! Visit the events tab just under the cover of our page to RSVP now!

The Learning Channel Gsnetx wishes you a Happy first day of Hannukah! 🕎 Send your own holiday wishes to leaders and Volunteers in the comments!

GSNETX Art Club has been busy this Holiday season already!
GSNETX Art Club hosted a float at the Irving Holiday Parade. The girls LOVE this event! New & old scouts all had positive things to say about it after walking.

Girls chose the theme and they created their own float! Great Job girls!

🌟Set your calendar for the new year with these leader learning opportunities!
Tag a co-leader or parent volunteer and encourage them to attend with you 🌟

Register here: https://www.gsnetx.org/en/discover/activities/events.html

Looking to offset the busy holiday season with Girl Scout Fun?

🌟 Head to the event page to sign up: https://www.gsnetx.org/en/discover/activities/events.html

🌟 Click "Share" and choose your Troop or Service Unit Group

🌟 Tag a fellow Troop Leader, Parents or your Service Unit Team

Troops 6457, 6458 & 8372 get up early on the first day of Thanksgiving Break to Keep Irving Beautiful by picking up trash! 🗑🚮♻️

What's your Troop's favorite way to serve the community?
Don't forget we would love to see what your troop is up to!

You have only a couple of days to close out the Girl Scout biz for the week before the long weekend! Please make sure you check shop hours before heading over!

🍂🌟 Thanksgiving Break Notice! 🌟🍂

Girl Scout offices and shops will be closed for the holiday from November 21 -26. Wishing everyone a joyful Thanksgiving filled with warmth and gratitude! 🦃🍁

Compasses and Maps and Legends, Oh My! 🧭🗺️
What a fun adventure at the STEM Center of Excellence!

This time of year you'll see different chocolate packs featuring chocolates from all over the world. This is a great way to explore different countries! This weekend, I had my grade 5 girls and their Program Aide learn about the cocoa bean!

We also talked about how S'mores must taste to Girl Scouts and Girl Guides all over the world! It was a blast! - Richel, Volunteer Development Team

Happy Diwali! We just love this up cycled craft!

The cookies are coming......

Stroll down the sweet memory lane of Girl Scout Cookies. 🍪

Featured Badge in Jumpstart!

🔬🧬🧪 Junior STEM Career Exploration
Explore what you’re interested in and what you care about.
Then, create a plan for how you’ll change the world!

1. Explore your interests
2. Discover the possibilities
3. Learn about the day-to-day
4. Brainstorm your next steps
5. Share your goals

When you've earned this badge, you'll know about STEM careers that make the world a better place.

Grab the easy plan to lead this badge now: https://stem4girls.online/

It's that time of year! While you may be feeling the pressure of seasonal depression and stress as a volunteer, remember girls will be feeling this too.

What are some coping skills/activities that have helped you the most with seasonal depression? Let's support each other as we venture into the holidays

Final meal is served and the front of house is closed! Campers are leaving from a great experience this weekend! If you attended, please make sure you share your pictures!

Final meal of the retreat!

Closing Campfire…..

Afternoon fun at Adult Retreat!
Girl Scout Maker Space!

You know it’s a good morning at adult retreat when you forget to post pictures!!!

Morning fun! Tie Dye, Color Spa, Beaded Branches and outdoor cooking!

A Friendly reminder from our friends at NAMI- be gracious and kind to yourself.

The opening activity for the evening included painting your shirt and making paper flowers! 💚🩷❤️🧡💛🩵💙💜

There’s always a pop up shop at adult retreat. This year it’s behind the stage! Stop by and check out all the fun stuff!

We are ready to get started! This years theme is “Color My World”. Each of the units at Camp have a color as their theme. I am excited to be in Horseshoe Bend this weekend and our color is 💙🩵

The best coffee mug for a cold morning at Camp Bette Perot!

Our die-hard Camp Betty Perot Fans will know......where is Richel right now?

If you are attending the GSNETX Adult Retreat this weekend, please remember that all of the information is being pushed out to you via email and Rallyhood.

However, we will post pictures here and share the fun with you! Adult retreat is a great experience for Adults involved in Girl Scouts! You'll make new friends, attend classes, sing songs, and more!!!!! Stay tuned as I will be live from this event all weekend!

-Richel and the Volunteer Development Team

P.S. The view from my temporary office is pretty good!

💚🎃👻 Happy Halloween Girl Scouts!

Tips for Leaders of Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts!

Putting values into action is an important part of a girl's leadership journey.

Research shows that when we take time to explore and name our values, we’re more likely to set goals that align with those values.

How are you helping the girls in your life identify values that are important to them?

🎄Holidays at the Arboretum are upon us!
November 8 from 6-9pm is the opening ceremony to kick off Holiday at the Arboretum, presented by Reliant Energy ®!

Get ready for a magical evening as they light up the Christmas Village, 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos, the Dazzling Musical Tree, and the entire garden at 7 p.m. with the flip of a giant switch.🎄

Plan a troop trip to enjoy the fun!
https://www.dallasarboretum.org/event/holiday-at-the-arboretum-opening-ceremony/

Thanks hello, Wonderful for these easy Halloween Paper Tube Crafts 🎃

See all the designs here: https://www.hellowonderful.co/post/halloween-paper-tube-crafts/?fbclid=IwAR3sQLvNAJb9myHB6vN2KJU1AfD0wDEm4h_vw-V-Skx1gRADpFubfsCFVwA

3 generations of Girl Scouts together for the eclipse! 💚
The event at Bette Perot was so fun and engaging! We are so glad people re still talking about it!

Fast and easy pumpkin waffles at camp! All you need is pumpkin bread mix!
Just add about 1/8 of a cup of extra water to thin the batter a bit!

💚💚💚Exciting news just in!!!

Drumroll, please! 🥁 Our 2026 Girl Scout Convention will be in Washington, DC, from July 20 to July 25—just in time to celebrate our country’s 250th birthday! 🥳 Learn more and join our Convention Insider email list to stay in the know: https://link.girlscouts.org/3QwBfft

We're reimagining our spaces and places!

If you frequent our Service Centers (or if you wish there was one closer to you) we want to hear what you need our spaces to be for them to serve you and your girls better! 🗣️🔝

Share your feedback here: https://loom.ly/3LcSQsM

This has all over it!
Many troops have fall traditions like caramel apples, JGL parties, and more!

But celebrating apple season with these Sweet and Salty "Healthier" Caramel Apples, that's a tradition we can all get behind! 🍎🎃
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/healthier-caramel-apples/

Sweet and Salty Healthier Caramel Apples. Sweet and Salty Healthier Caramel Apples: Made with only 6 simple ingredients...a yummy, wholesome twist on a classic fall treat!

Girl Scouts out in the community making the world a better place!

Thank you for the inspiration!
What's your favorite badge?

*Image credit Greenblood News FB

Looking for a Meeting Topic? Did you know it's National ?
🦇🦇🦇This would pair nicely with a number of badges in your Girl Scout experience tool kit!

Grab info and resources here:
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/bats/bat-week.htm?fbclid=IwAR37sCIfGf6JsdG_540rQq1atJnN6G6QaxmnoMQBUS6VRjic0jZ9ciw5mh4

Bat Week - Bats (U.S. National Park Service) Bat Week is an annual celebration of bats and the many roles they play in our ecosystems. The international event is organized by a team of representatives across North America from conservation organizations and government departments. Bat Week strives to show the critical importance of bats and ra...

Community Adventures are a great way to get your Troop out in the community. You can connect with local emergency services, government offices, and more!

Please share with us some of the Community Adventures your troop has done!