Bridging to Juniors

Monday, May 31st, Brownie Troop 3354 became Junior Girl Scouts. For the ceremony, each girl made a stepping stone at our meeting on May 20th. Under their picture for bridging, I have included what their stone represented at our ceremony. The stones were used to create our "Bridge" since the actual bridge at Riverview park was too long to anyone to hear the ceremony. After the event, we had a very nice pot luck lunch with all the families.

Our stepping stone bridge to Juniors.

Alyssa - her stone represented Hard Work

Emily - her stone represented the new experiences we've had

Alex - her stone represented Brownies

Brandi - her stone represented the Riversmeet Counsil

Allie - her stone represented Girl Scouting

Ana - her stone represented the things we've learned

Taylor - her stone represented Troop 3354

Ally - her stone represented Friendship

Maddy - her stone represented all the fun we've had

Katelyn - her stone represented all of our Girl Scout Families

Tie-Dye Creations

In preparation for our end of the year trip to Valleyfair, we completed the Art To Wear Try-It on May 6th. As a group, they voted on dying shirts. Unfortunately, the process didn't permit me taking photos but, here are their shirts prior to them going in the wash. They all turned out beautifully!

Parade and Bridging

More to come on our Memorial Day Parade and Bridging Ceremony but, here's a sneak peak......

Humane Society

Our venture to the Eau Claire County Humane Society took place on Thursday, April 15th. Each of the girls collected items to donate. We also, as a troop, purchased cat food, dog food, dog bones, and kitty litter. After seeing the size of the pool litter box, we know one bag doesn't make a dent in how much litter they use. We walked through the dog area and both cat areas. Our tour guide was Candice. She was very nice and answered a lot of questions. This may be a popular choice for the girls to work toward their Bronze Medal next year.

Eau Claire Clean-up

Junior Meeting

As part of our requirements for bridging to Junior Girl Scouts, we participated in a meeting with the 4th graders on April 8th. We helped them make Indian Headdresses for the 4th and 5th graders music program. They shared what it was like to bridge and differences in Juniors. Our girls also shared some of our meeting traditions, like the closing circle and friendship squeeze.

Trinity Equestrian Center

We went to Trinity Equestrian Center Tuesday, February 9th as our turn in your order form event. The hay ride was very chilly but overall the girls had a great time.

Making snowmen out of marshmallows. Yummy!

Making cards

Let's Pretend Badge

Alex, Allie, Taylor, Ana and Amber

Alyssa, Ally, Katelyn, Emily and Maddy

Emily, Alyssa, Maddy, Katelyn and Ally

Ana, Amber, Alex, Taylor and Allie

Christmas Party 2009

Beaver Creek Reserve June 2009

We camped overnight at Beaver Creek Friday, June 19th. Upon gathering the girls at Sam Davey, we had SubWay for lunch and then proceeded to Gordy's to buy groceries for the trip. The girls had divided themselves in to a Breakfast group and a Dinner group. Each group was responsible for creating their menu, figuring out what would be needed to make the meal, clean-up and a later snack. Both groups worked very hard and were able to make wonderful meals for their friends.

The dinner group was: Amber, Ingrid, Emily, Madison, Brandi and Ana

The breakfast group was: Katelyn, Alex, Taylor, Allie, Alyssa, and Maddy

We also worked on several badges in preparation of the trip and while at Beaver Creek. As part of the preparation, we worked on proper things to wear while camping, fire safety, and the planning aspects. At Beaver Creek, we completed the Girl Scout Ways, Travel Right, Math Fun, Outdoor Adventurer, and Ready, Set, Go Camping Badges. We had also planned to complete the Space Explorer Badge but, there was a scheduling mix-up with the Observatory.

The building we were in had two rooms with bunk beds. Each girl was able to have their own top bunk, that worked out perfectly.

Back Row: Emily, Maddy, Amber, Ana

Front Row: Madison, Katelyn, Ingrid

Bottom Row: Brandi, Alyssa, Alex, Taylor, Allie

Madison, Ingrid and Katelyn

Taylor, Ana and Allie

Little old women - Alex, Amber and Emily

Saturday morning, getting ready for a hike and more obstacle course

Playing with flashlights and making shadow puppets before bedtime