Online Publications

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Safety Activity Checkpoints

Keeping girls safe is a priority in Girl Scouting.  When preparing for any activity with girls, always begin with the Safety Activity Checkpoints written specifically for that particular activity.  Simply click on the name of the activity you want information on, and off you go!  In addition to reading these checkpoints yourself, you can also email or print them for co‐volunteers, parents/guardians, and girls.  This resource was produced by Girl Scouts of the USA.

Volunteer Essentials

Volunteer Essentials offers information about Girl Scouts as a movement and a tradition, discusses the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and journeys, highlights other program offerings, shares information about healthy development in girls, instructs volunteers in how to keep girls safe, gives information on taking trips and hosting events, and tells volunteers how to help girls manage group finances, including details on Girl Scout Cookie sales.  This resource was produced by Girl Scouts of the USA.

Leadership Essentials

Leadership Essentials provides detailed information specific to the Girl Scouts of Manitou Council.  You will find information regarding safety, troop finances, activity guidelines, how to plan meetings, how to advise girls and much more.  This resource was produces by Girl Scouts of Manitou Council.