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Happy Independence Day (or Happy 4 th of July)!     On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies declared their independence from Britain by adopting the Declaration of Independence. Today is a day to celebrate our history, our freedoms and democracy. We highly encourage you to add a reading of the Declaration to your holiday festivities! To celebrate Independence Day, bring your Girl Scout Troop together to learn a little about the history of and to honor America’s birthday. Fourth of July is often associated with BBQ’s making it a great day to work on some of those cooking badges.   Brownies can work on the Snacks badge by making snacks as the appetizers, while Juniors can work towards earning the Simple Meals badge and Cadettes can turn this Fourth of July BBQ into a tour of different dishes made in the USA since 1776 while earning their New Cuisines badge.

The Birthday of our Country is a time for flags and fireworks, family and friends, food and fun.   Here are my suggestions for Girls Scouts and their families to CELEBRATE, and to keep the SPIRIT of the HOLIDAY intertwined with the festivities. Remember, holidays, like Independence Day, are a great reason to get your Girl Scout Troop together… not that any reason is needed to get together with your Girl Scout friends.  First thing on Thursday morning, July 4, be sure to fly an American flag in recognition of the holiday. Since July 4 is so close to the weekend this year, many people will be “making a weekend of it” by celebrating from Thursday thru Sunday. It's fine to fly your flag each day; just be sure to observe the rules of " Flag etiquette ."   Include our American history into your barbeque, picnic or pool party .  Read aloud the Declaration of Independence . You can have one person read the whole thing... or yo...

It’s hard to believe, but Monday starts July! Being Girl Scouts, who are always prepared, prepare yourself for the upcoming month with… Girl Scouting in July.   June 1 st marks the beginning of National Clean Beached Week. Living on Long Island, we are surrounded by beaches.   This is the perfect time to get your Girl Scout Troop together to take a walk along the beach… while you’re at it, make your beach a clean beach by picking up any trash you may find while on your walk.   Who knows… this walk may inspire your troop to Take Action through a Take Action Project .  July 4 th is Independence Day! Bring your troop together to work on one of the cooking badges with a BBQ theme.   Brownies can work on the Snacks badge by making snacks as the appetizers, while Juniors work towards earning the Simple Meals badge, Cadettes can turn this Fourth of July BBQ into a tour of different dishes made in the USA since 1776 while earning their New Cuisines bad...