If you have a problem girl or group, take a moment to ask yourself: Are they doing what they want to do or what we want them to do? Do they really know what we expect of them? Have we planned too much! Ceremonies and Traditions Girl Scouts and the Leave No Trace Ethic it’s a Tradition! – As part of the Girl Scout Law, Girl Scouts have been taught since 1912 to resources wisely” “use and to leave a place better than they found it. But they don’t have to be in the back country to practice this. The Leave No Trace ethic is just as relevant to the backyard, the local park and the Girl Scout camp. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation, and respect for the outdoors. It builds girls’ courage, confidence, and character, so that they can plan and be prepared for the situations they encounter in the outdoors, enjoy their recreation experiences, and have minimal impact on the Earth. When Girl Scouts practice Leave No Trace skills and ethics, they literally make the world a better place. The seven Leave No Trace Principles are rooted in both science and common sense: Plan ahead and prepare - Before You Go” “Know Travel and camp on durable surfaces - the Right Path” “Choose Dispose of properly Your Trash” – “Trash what you find What You Find” – “Leave Minimize campfire impacts Careful with Fire” – “Be Respect wildlife Be considerate of other visitors - Kind to Other Visitors” “Be
If you have a problem girl or group, take a moment to ask yourself: Are they doing what they want to do or what we want them to do? Do they really know what we expect of them? Have we planned too much! Ceremonies and Traditions Girl Scouts and the Leave No Trace Ethic – it’s a Tradition! As part of the Girl Scout Law, Girl Scouts have been taught since 1912 to “use resources wisely” and to leave a place better than they found it. But they don’t have to be in the back country to practice this. The Leave No Trace ethic is just as relevant to the backyard, the local park and the Girl Scout camp. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation, and respect for the outdoors. It builds girls’ courage, confidence, and character, so that they can plan and be prepared for the situations they encounter in the outdoors, enjoy their recreation experiences, and have minimal impact on the Earth. When Girl Scouts practice Leave No Trace skills and ethics, they literally make the world a better place. The seven Leave No Trace Principles are rooted in both science and common sense: Plan ahead and prepare - “Know Before You Go” Travel and camp on durable surfaces - “Choose the Right Path” Dispose of properly – “Trash Your Trash” what you find – “Leave What You Find” Minimize campfire impacts – “Be Careful with Fire” Respect wildlife Be considerate of other visitors - “Be Kind to Other Visitors”
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