One Patch at a Time: Completing the Project C Patch Program with Your Girl Scout Troop
From Brownfield Busters and Bucket Lists to Bubbles and Bridges . Patch programs give every Girl Scout the opportunity to further explore an array of topics and learning experiences outside of traditional badge work. The impact of the patch program has given Girl Scouts the space to be innovative and persevering individuals with a passion for changing the world. Getting Started with Council Patch Programs Dedicated, fun, sassy, and super-smart busy bees are just a few words used by troop leader Crystal Peterkin to describe the personality of her troop. Her comfort with children coupled with years of working in special education gave her just the right tools needed to lead a successful troop. Peterkin has had great success in implementing the patch program for her Girl Scouts and leads by example. “In the beginning, it was slow to start - patch programs were new for me, the parents, and the girls. So, of course, there was apprehension.” Over time a shift began to happen, and s...