In preparation for an upcoming multi-troop event, I led a Badge Bash for our Pioneer and Patriot girls. We focused on the Dawn of Our Country Merit badge.
We discussed the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the great sacrifices our founding fathers made. Continue reading “AHG Merit Badge Helps – Dawn of Our Country #18”
This summer has renewed my love for teaching. Between summer camp, badge bashes and day camp, I have had plenty of opportunities. In preparing to teach the classes, I am learning a ton! Hopefully some of the resources I found will help you.
Our Constitution is one of the newer AHG badges. In my opinion, it is a pretty tough badge to earn especially at the Pioneer / Patriot level. But it is very important that we learn the history of our country. Continue reading “AHG Badge Helps – Our Constitution #1”
Have you tried Entrelac knitting? It has been on my bucket list for a while, and this summer I bit the dust and was determined to learn how to create this amazing texture. Continue reading “Entrelac Dishcloth”
One of my favorite parts of summer camp is SWAPS. My inner child, loves the idea. As a badge counselor I end up making a different SWAP for each day. When my OCD, type A personality meets my crafty side it is “go big or go home”. Leading up to camp I make several hundred SWAPS. (If I have totally lost you, go here before reading on).
Have you seen these ponytail hats? Unlike a regular hat, there is room for a ponytail or bun to come through the hole? Continue reading “Holey Hat”
