Youth Organizations

If you are considering showing chickens for the first time, you will find the vast selection of chicken breeds can easily become overwhelming. Knowing which breeds are good options for show can...

Being the leader of a Girl Scout troop, from Daisies to Seniors, is a time commitment that is enriching and rewarding. Parents are grateful that someone else has taken on this job, as they are...

Managing and running a Girl Scout troop is a lot of fun. You get to use your creative side for the badges and teach girls about self-respect and awareness of others. The preparation can take...

In recent news we have witnessed an alarming rate of senseless and random acts of violence. Violence has reared its ugly head and plagued our communities; it has taken our most precious...

Helping your Daisy Girl Scouts earn their petals is a lot of fun. If you find yourself short of meeting times due to the calendar, or you are a troop that meets only once a month, you can use one...

Whether you are looking for ideas to raise money for a school PTA, a church youth group, or some other good cause, here are some tried and true easy fundraising activities for your group. These...

You've gone through the training, you have your paperwork all together, and now it's time to actually meet with the girls! Before panic sets in and you wonder why did you do this to yourself,...

The project overview is one of the first things grant reviewers flip to when looking over a grant proposal. In some cases when grant reviewers have to many proposals to read the overview is read...

If you or your Webelo is about to paint the Arrow of Light (a.k.a. Arrow of Honor) award, the tips and suggestions below will hopefully make it a little easier, reduce the frustration of a tedious...

Christmas wreath fundraisers is a festive way to raise money for most any non profit organization. Groups may choose to buy wreaths in bulk or make the wreaths themselves. Either way, there are...

Being a leader to a group of five and six year old Daisy Scouts can be a lot of fun-and a lot of chaos if you do not plan accordingly! Making sure your meetings run smoothly will have you looking...

Part of being a Daisy Girl Scout leader is teaching the girls to be responsible. The girls need to know what they have to do at each meeting, and they also need to learn about having...

Leading a troop of kindergarten and first grade Daisy Scouts is an enriching experience. Helping the girls earn their petals does not have to break the bank, nor do you and your co-leaders have...

Working with kindergarten and first grade girls is a rewarding experience. Earning petals has to be fun and age appropriate for little girls. One of the most important petals is the violet one...

1. This is a process that will help you to think deeply about almost any project under the sun, and will point the way as to how the project could be carried out. If you follow these leads you...

Making a child's wish come true could be one of the most rewarding things that you can do in your life. Whether this child is your own, or one that you will never meet, you can change the life of...

A great time to earn this try-it is in January and February because February 22 is World Thinking Day. We also discussed other countries besides those presented in the try-it book.

Cubscouts has to be one of the most exciting ways to mentor young boys to become responsible citizens of the United States of America. With that in mind, it is important that Den Leaders and...

Most business will give grants or donations to a non profit business or charity. Not only does a business get rewarded through tax benefits from giving, giving is also a great a cost effective way...

Today's youth require a little more than just lectures or instructions on how to do something. In order for lessons to stick, youth must have an immediate experience proving what you just taught...

Taking on the role of Leadership for any organization is a challenge, Girl Scouts is no exception! Leaders not only have to prepare, organize and run meetings, trips and other events but also...

Are you tired of having to do all the work to meet the requirements for your girls to earn a badge? Well stop working so hard. Let someone else do it. Get out your phone book or call your local...

Before you meet with your troop here are a few steps to help you get organized so your meetings can run a little smoother.

For many Scouts the most difficult step in becoming an Eagle Scout is selecting an Eagle Project. You must select a project that will allow you to "plan, develop, and give leadership to...

Young Life is an international Christian ministry that reaches out to teens. If you are interested in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with teenagers here is a quick list of things you can do...

I will never forget my childhood mentor ever. If it was not for him, I would have been gone by now. Mentors are very important. The need for a mentor does not cease when one becomes an older or...

If you or your child have every been involved with Scouting, you have probably been involved with fundraising. Scout troops are always in need of money for events or equipment, and fundraising...

Becoming a nonprofit board member can be very rewarding. The great perk of being on a nonprofit board is you are giving back to your community. In today economy, nonprofits are looking for...

It's that time of year again. The kids are out of school for the summer and you have no idea what to do. They need some fun activities and you need a break. There are tons of great summer programs...

This is a really easy fundraiser especially for youth. We raised more money with this per hour than any car wash, krispy kreme, or other things we have tried.

With the summer months quickly approaching parents can find themselves worried about what their children are going to do during the time off from school. I have a couple of great ideas to keep...

Earth Day is celebrated on the 22 day of April and was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970. Earth Day is a chance for everyone to come together and rally against all things that...

Advertising, selling, promoting, enrolling, enlisting...whatever you want to call it: what works on getting youth engaged and/or enlisted with your program? This article is from IMPACT recruiting...

If your child is interested in becoming a Boy Scout or Girl Scout in Florida, This article will offer some helpful information and links.

New in town? Starting a new school? No friends? Don't know where to start? This article will show you how to make new friends in your new school. Everyone has different personalities and...

It is no secret that most Nonprofits are not in it for the money. Most were created for a great cause, or to help others, but no matter how well intentioned the mission is all Nonprofit...

At risk children need our help and there are several ways we can help. The best way, of course, is to spend time with them. Time is more valuable than money. However, if you can't or don't want to...

In the midst of carrying on the daily tasks of outreach to kids, and maintaining the current ministry it can be a struggle to recruit and train new volunteers. Here are a few suggestions on how...

Gave you ever wanted your buddies and yourself to have a cool secret handshake that only you and your close friends know? If so then read on partner as I aim to tell you it is not only possible...

If your child is involved in scouting, putting merit badges or troop insignia on their uniform is an ongoing project. Every time they go through a growth spurt, tear a uniform or earn a new merit...

This is how you start your on Fraternity or Sorority on any given College Campus. Step-by-Step.

Earning the Daisy Girl Scouts Petals is a very rewarding experience for both the girls and the leaders! Daisy Girl Scouts are in Kindergarten and First Grade and are just getting started in their...

Have you heard about McKay Hatch? He is a very hated 15 year old. Why is he hated so much? He started a "No Cussing Club". He and his family have received nasty emails, profanity...

Earning the Daisy Girl Scouts Petals is a very rewarding experience for both the girls and the leaders! Daisy Girl Scouts are in Kindergarten and First Grade and are just getting started in their...

Earning the Daisy Girl Scouts Petals is a very rewarding experience for both the girls and the leaders! Daisy Girl Scouts are in Kindergarten and First Grade and are just getting started in their...

Earning the Daisy Girl Scouts Petals is a very rewarding experience for both the girls and the leaders! Daisy Girl Scouts are in Kindergarten and First Grade and are just getting started in their...

Earning the Daisy Girl Scouts Petals is a very rewarding experience for both the girls and the leaders! Daisy Girl Scouts are in Kindergarten and First Grade and are just getting started in their...

You will learn not to get stuck down by failures in life.

Kid's of all ages love to get messy. Planning a messy game day can be as much fun for you as it is for them.

After you've organized a group and you have your council members or leaders of the group, you need to begin to have regular meetings. Below is a quick guideline of how to write an agenda and have...