Where to go for Girl Scouts? Alternatives to Cub scouts? - Page 2

[UlrikeDG]

Since this thread got bumped back up, I thought I'd share...

A local homeschooler who works odd hours discovered that the Boy Scouts have a program called the Lone Scouts for homeschoolers and other boys who don't have access to a local troop. I think she found something similar for Girl Scouts, but she only has boys, so didn't pursue that.

(nak)

[Brigianna]

When I was in Girl Scouts the groups were divided by church, not school. I was thinking of letting dd join next year if I could opt her out of the "health" part and the selling stuff part (when I was in GS I was the only girl whose parents wouldn't let her sell cookies--they thought it was child exploitation, and today I agree with them).

I did not know that about the Boy Scouts discriminating against the UU church. I didn't have any objection to the Boy Scouts' stances because I thought they were non-sectarian but just believing in a "higher power." But actually discriminating against a specific religious group is another matter. I'm glad I know that now, so I can scratch them off my (ever-shrinking) "groups I agree with" list.

[mattemma04]

4-H has a clover bud program for kids 5-8. You would have to contact your local extension office to see if they have any programs by you.If not you can always start your on clover bud or daisy troop!
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Depending on your state's program offerings, you can be a full 4-H member from 9 through 19 years of age. Most states also have a program (often called"Cloverbuds" or "Primaries") for youth ages 5 through 9. Check out your state's website for information specific to your area.
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[chel]

I'm a daisy girl scout leader and have found the organization easy to work with. I think there is a "juliette" program that is for a girl without a troop. I do know that the leader's guide notes that the word god means different things to everybody and that it is not the leaders' job to teach religion.