Kids' Clubs: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
National Honor Society
Learn about the national honor society and national junior honor society
Learn about the national honor society and national junior honor society
Kids Volunteering
Kids volunteering. Learn about what kids can do and how they can help.
Kids volunteering. Learn about what kids can do and how they can help.
Club Types
Learn about the types of different clubs availalbe to your child.
Learn about the types of different clubs availalbe to your child.
AWANA Clubs
Learn about Awana Clubs - christian based learning and fun for children of all ages
Learn about Awana Clubs - christian based learning and fun for children of all ages
NFL Youth Football
NFL Youth Football -- Flag Football and Tackle Football for Boys and Girls of All Ages
NFL Youth Football -- Flag Football and Tackle Football for Boys and Girls of All Ages
Four Junior Signs
Four Junior Signs -- Sign of the Star, Rainbow, World, and Sun Represent the Four Program Goals of Girl Scouts
Four Junior Signs -- Sign of the Star, Rainbow, World, and Sun Represent the Four Program Goals of Girl Scouts
Witching Hour Activities
After school activities keep children and teens out of trouble during the witching hours - the hours after school when they are often left unsupervised.
After school activities keep children and teens out of trouble during the witching hours - the hours after school when they are often left unsupervised.
Junior Girl Scouts
Junior Girl Scouts provides activities and leadership experience for girls in 4th and 5th grades.
Junior Girl Scouts provides activities and leadership experience for girls in 4th and 5th grades.
Future Business Leaders
Future business leaders of america prepares children in middle and high school to enter the business world.
Future business leaders of america prepares children in middle and high school to enter the business world.
Girl Scout Awards
Learn about some of the special awards in the Girl Scout program: Bronze Award, Silver Award, Gold Award, Medal of Honor, Bronze Cross Lifesaving Award
Learn about some of the special awards in the Girl Scout program: Bronze Award, Silver Award, Gold Award, Medal of Honor, Bronze Cross Lifesaving Award
Sign of the Star
The Sign of the Star is one of the four (4) signs a Junior Girl Scout can earn. Each sign represents one of the four (4) program goals of the Girl Scout program. The Sign of the Star teaches girls to become they best they can be. This is the first (1st) Girl Scout Program Goal.
The Sign of the Star is one of the four (4) signs a Junior Girl Scout can earn. Each sign represents one of the four (4) program goals of the Girl Scout program. The Sign of the Star teaches girls to become they best they can be. This is the first (1st) Girl Scout Program Goal.
Agent of Change Intro
An introduction to and summary of my Junior Girl Scouts' Journey with Agent of Change, the new Leadership Journey in the It's Your World, Change It! series.
An introduction to and summary of my Junior Girl Scouts' Journey with Agent of Change, the new Leadership Journey in the It's Your World, Change It! series.
Key Club
Key Club is a Kiwanis sponsored volunteer organization for high school students. Key club gives high school students the opprtunity to participate in service oriented projects.
Key Club is a Kiwanis sponsored volunteer organization for high school students. Key club gives high school students the opprtunity to participate in service oriented projects.
Three Keys to Leadership
The three keys to leadership are part of the New Girl Scout Leadership Experience. They represent the way Girl Scouts will work through the Girl Scout program and develop themselves as leaders. The three keys to leadership are: discover + connect + take action = leadership. Each leadership key has five (5) desireable outcomes associated with it. The three keys to leadership replace the four program goals of Girl Scouts.
The three keys to leadership are part of the New Girl Scout Leadership Experience. They represent the way Girl Scouts will work through the Girl Scout program and develop themselves as leaders. The three keys to leadership are: discover + connect + take action = leadership. Each leadership key has five (5) desireable outcomes associated with it. The three keys to leadership replace the four program goals of Girl Scouts.
Join a Club
There are a lot of good reasons to enroll your child in a kids' club.
There are a lot of good reasons to enroll your child in a kids' club.
Challenge! Girls' Clubs
Challenge! Girls Clubs provide fun and friendship for Catholic youth.
Challenge! Girls Clubs provide fun and friendship for Catholic youth.
Esther B. Earns Bronze
Esther B. sewed Teddy Bears for hospitalized children to earn the Girl Scout Bronze Award
Esther B. sewed Teddy Bears for hospitalized children to earn the Girl Scout Bronze Award
Agent of Change S1
Session 1 of my Junior Girl Scouts' Journey with Agent of Change, the new Leadership Journey in the It's Your World, Change It! series.
Session 1 of my Junior Girl Scouts' Journey with Agent of Change, the new Leadership Journey in the It's Your World, Change It! series.
Jr. NBA & Jr. WNBA
Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA offers winter basketball leagues to youth ages 5 to 14. They also offer a variety of instructional and competitive events around the country.
Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA offers winter basketball leagues to youth ages 5 to 14. They also offer a variety of instructional and competitive events around the country.
Cub Scout Camping Trip
Guide Heidi Coghlan's first camping trip with her son's Cub Scout Troop.
Guide Heidi Coghlan's first camping trip with her son's Cub Scout Troop.
K-Kids
K-Kids, or Kiwanis Kids, is a Kiwanis sponsored volunteer organization for elementary school children. K-Kids give young children the opportunity to get involved and serve others.
K-Kids, or Kiwanis Kids, is a Kiwanis sponsored volunteer organization for elementary school children. K-Kids give young children the opportunity to get involved and serve others.
USBC Youth
Learn about the United States Bowling Conference Youth Program
Learn about the United States Bowling Conference Youth Program
American Heritage Girls
American Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered scouting organization for girls of all ages.
American Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered scouting organization for girls of all ages.
Bowling Equipment for Kids
Got a bowling ball and shoes? Grab a bowling bag and go. Add some accessories and your child has all the bowling equipment he'll need.
Got a bowling ball and shoes? Grab a bowling bag and go. Add some accessories and your child has all the bowling equipment he'll need.
Sign of the Rainbow
The Sign of the Rainbow is one of the four (4) signs a Junior Girl Scout can earn. Each sign represents one of the four (4) program goals of the Girl Scout program. The Sign of the Rainbow teaches girls about building relationships and respecting and appreciating other people. This is the second (2nd) Girl Scout program Goal.
The Sign of the Rainbow is one of the four (4) signs a Junior Girl Scout can earn. Each sign represents one of the four (4) program goals of the Girl Scout program. The Sign of the Rainbow teaches girls about building relationships and respecting and appreciating other people. This is the second (2nd) Girl Scout program Goal.
USA Gymnastics
USA Gymnastics is the national governing body for gymnastics in the United States. Your child can participate in USA gymnastics clubs for recreation or competition
USA Gymnastics is the national governing body for gymnastics in the United States. Your child can participate in USA gymnastics clubs for recreation or competition
Junior Aide Award
The Junior Aide Award is an award earned by Junior Girl Scouts for working with younger girls scouts. The Junior Aide activities give Juniors a chance to plan and lead and begin developing their leadership skills in a safe, comfortable and fun way.
The Junior Aide Award is an award earned by Junior Girl Scouts for working with younger girls scouts. The Junior Aide activities give Juniors a chance to plan and lead and begin developing their leadership skills in a safe, comfortable and fun way.
4-H Clubs
Learn about 4-H clubs and programs and find out how to enroll.
Learn about 4-H clubs and programs and find out how to enroll.
US Youth Soccer
US Youth Soccer offers soccer programs from children from ages 5 to 19 with all levels of abilities
US Youth Soccer offers soccer programs from children from ages 5 to 19 with all levels of abilities
Venture Scouts
Venture Scouts is Boy Scouts of America's venture scouting and sea scouting program for Boys and Girls ages 14 and up.
Venture Scouts is Boy Scouts of America's venture scouting and sea scouting program for Boys and Girls ages 14 and up.
Builders Club
Builders Club is a Kiwanis sponsored volunteer organization for middle school students. Builders Club gives middle and junior high school students the opportunity to participate in service projects.
Builders Club is a Kiwanis sponsored volunteer organization for middle school students. Builders Club gives middle and junior high school students the opportunity to participate in service projects.
Making Friends
Help your child make friends in kids' clubs.
Help your child make friends in kids' clubs.
Petals
Petals are awards for Daisy Girl Scouts. Each petal is a different color representing a different part of the Girl Scout Law . Petals are awarded for completing activities that help the girls learn the values in that part of the Girl Scout Law. They are placed around the Daisy Promise Center on the girls' uniforms.
Petals are awards for Daisy Girl Scouts. Each petal is a different color representing a different part of the Girl Scout Law . Petals are awarded for completing activities that help the girls learn the values in that part of the Girl Scout Law. They are placed around the Daisy Promise Center on the girls' uniforms.
Daisy GS
Daisy Girl Scouts or Daisies are the youngest girl scouts, girls in grades kindergarten and first grade
Daisy Girl Scouts or Daisies are the youngest girl scouts, girls in grades kindergarten and first grade
Sign of the World
The Sign of the World is one of the four (4) signs a Junior Girl Scout can earn. Each sign represents one of the four (4) program goals of the Girl Scout program. The Sign of the World teaches girls to make the world a better place. This is the fourth (4th) Girl Scout Program Goal.
The Sign of the World is one of the four (4) signs a Junior Girl Scout can earn. Each sign represents one of the four (4) program goals of the Girl Scout program. The Sign of the World teaches girls to make the world a better place. This is the fourth (4th) Girl Scout Program Goal.
Four Program Goals of GS
The Four Program Goals of Girl Scouting describe what girls can expect to learn and achieve through Girl Scouting. Junior Girl Scouts have Four 4 Junior Girl Scout Signs they can earn. Each sign is directly related to one of the program goals. These goals have been a part of Girl Scouts of the USA for many years. As part of the New Girl Scout Leadership Experience being introduced between 2008 and 2010, the four program goals will be phased out and replaced with the Three Keys to Leadership.
The Four Program Goals of Girl Scouting describe what girls can expect to learn and achieve through Girl Scouting. Junior Girl Scouts have Four 4 Junior Girl Scout Signs they can earn. Each sign is directly related to one of the program goals. These goals have been a part of Girl Scouts of the USA for many years. As part of the New Girl Scout Leadership Experience being introduced between 2008 and 2010, the four program goals will be phased out and replaced with the Three Keys to Leadership.
Kids Clubs Serve Communities
Kids clubs have a lot of options for serving their communties during the holidays.
Kids clubs have a lot of options for serving their communties during the holidays.
Interest Project
Interest Project Patches, or IPPs, are badges for the older girls -- Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors -- in Girl Scouting. They represent a somewhat in depth look at and work in a particular subject.
Interest Project Patches, or IPPs, are badges for the older girls -- Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors -- in Girl Scouting. They represent a somewhat in depth look at and work in a particular subject.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School offers friends, fun and religious education.
Vacation Bible School offers friends, fun and religious education.
I Quit
What can you do when your child wants to quit a club? Thoughts on ther reasons to quit, or not quit. From About.com guide to Kids' Clubs.
What can you do when your child wants to quit a club? Thoughts on ther reasons to quit, or not quit. From About.com guide to Kids' Clubs.
Campfire USA
Campfire USA provides children of all ages with an enjoyable club experience that includes friends, leadership and community service.
Campfire USA provides children of all ages with an enjoyable club experience that includes friends, leadership and community service.
American Youth Football
Learn about the American Youth Football organization.
Learn about the American Youth Football organization.
Participating in the Arts
Children enjoy participating in all forms of the arts. Find out why and what might be a good choice for your child.
Children enjoy participating in all forms of the arts. Find out why and what might be a good choice for your child.
Volunteer Positions with Kids
Learn more about opportunities to volunteer with kids' clubs.
Learn more about opportunities to volunteer with kids' clubs.
GSUSA Reallignment
girl scouts of the united states of america plan a transformation that will modernize girl scouts
girl scouts of the united states of america plan a transformation that will modernize girl scouts
Boys and Girls Clubs
Boys and Girls Clubs of America provide children with a safe after school and weekend environment along with a wide variety of fun and educational programs.
Boys and Girls Clubs of America provide children with a safe after school and weekend environment along with a wide variety of fun and educational programs.
Your Own Emotions
Quick tips to deal with your own feelings about your child's performance.
Quick tips to deal with your own feelings about your child's performance.
Sign of the Sun
The Sign of the Sun is one of the four (4) signs a Junior Girl Scout can earn. Each sign represents one of the four (4) program goals of the Girl Scout program. The Sign of the Sun teaches girls to begin to develop and practice their own set of values. This is the third (3rd) Girl Scout Program Goal.
The Sign of the Sun is one of the four (4) signs a Junior Girl Scout can earn. Each sign represents one of the four (4) program goals of the Girl Scout program. The Sign of the Sun teaches girls to begin to develop and practice their own set of values. This is the third (3rd) Girl Scout Program Goal.
Polls About Kids' Clubs
Take a poll and share your opinions on various aspects of kids clubs
Take a poll and share your opinions on various aspects of kids clubs
Try-Its
Try-Its are merit badges earned by Brownie Girl Scouts so named because they encourage Brownies to try activities in a variety of interst areas.
Try-Its are merit badges earned by Brownie Girl Scouts so named because they encourage Brownies to try activities in a variety of interst areas.
Dealing with Injuries
Sports and athletics, free play, working with animals and more -- kids love it, but kids can get injured. So what do you, as a parent, do when your child gets injured during his club or activity.
Sports and athletics, free play, working with animals and more -- kids love it, but kids can get injured. So what do you, as a parent, do when your child gets injured during his club or activity.
Wilhelmina Earns Silver
Wilhelmina B earns the Girl Scout Silver Award for Cadette Girl Scouts - Leadership by Example.
Wilhelmina B earns the Girl Scout Silver Award for Cadette Girl Scouts - Leadership by Example.
10 Commandments, Club Parents
Learn how to be a good club parent and what your leader/coach expects of you.
Learn how to be a good club parent and what your leader/coach expects of you.
Scouting Organizations
Top scout groups for children
Top scout groups for children
Holiday Gift Ideas
A small gift during the holidays is a nice way to show your child's coach or leader you appreciate the time he puts in with the club. Not sure what to give? Here are some gift ideas for your child's leader.
A small gift during the holidays is a nice way to show your child's coach or leader you appreciate the time he puts in with the club. Not sure what to give? Here are some gift ideas for your child's leader.
Promise Center
The Promise Center is the first award a Daisy Girl Scout earns. It is awarded when she learns the Girl Scout Promise. It is the center of a flower around which Daisy petals are placed as they are earned.
The Promise Center is the first award a Daisy Girl Scout earns. It is awarded when she learns the Girl Scout Promise. It is the center of a flower around which Daisy petals are placed as they are earned.
Tiger Paws
Tiger Paws are a specific brand of wrist support used in gymnastics and other sports by athletes with weak or injured wrists.
Tiger Paws are a specific brand of wrist support used in gymnastics and other sports by athletes with weak or injured wrists.
Places to Find Kids' Clubs
Find a club for your child.
Find a club for your child.
Pop Warner Football
Learn about participating in Pop Warner Little Scholars Football Leagues. Pop Warner offers both tackle and flag football.
Learn about participating in Pop Warner Little Scholars Football Leagues. Pop Warner offers both tackle and flag football.
Pop Warner Cheer
Learn about pop warner little scholars cheer and dance spirit squads.
Learn about pop warner little scholars cheer and dance spirit squads.
Why Work with a Kids' Club
Learn why you should take time from your busy life to volunteer to work with a kids' club
Learn why you should take time from your busy life to volunteer to work with a kids' club
Ashely Recieves Medal of Honor
Ashely saves her mother's life and receives the girl scout medal of honor
Ashely saves her mother's life and receives the girl scout medal of honor
Is Your Child's Leader Safe
The number of cases of child abuse, and child sexual abuse, being reported is frightening. Here are some suggestion on how to know if your child is safe with his coach or leader and how to get help if you suspect something inappropriate is occurring.
The number of cases of child abuse, and child sexual abuse, being reported is frightening. Here are some suggestion on how to know if your child is safe with his coach or leader and how to get help if you suspect something inappropriate is occurring.
GS Leadership Experience
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is the direction Girl Scouts is taking their program in the 21st Century. It is an "outcomes-based program" designed to gives girls the ability to lead based on the Three Keys to Leadership.
The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is the direction Girl Scouts is taking their program in the 21st Century. It is an "outcomes-based program" designed to gives girls the ability to lead based on the Three Keys to Leadership.
Best Buddies
Best Buddies International offers a unique opportunity for friendships between children with and without intellectual disabilities.
Best Buddies International offers a unique opportunity for friendships between children with and without intellectual disabilities.
After an Afternoon of Exploring, One Girl Scout Laid Down Her Head for a Nap
A tired Girl Scout dozes after a busy afternoon of camping activities.
A tired Girl Scout dozes after a busy afternoon of camping activities.
Junior GS Learn Sewing
Troop 43 Junior Girl Scouts show heart by donating baby quilts they sewed while earning a badge.
Troop 43 Junior Girl Scouts show heart by donating baby quilts they sewed while earning a badge.
Club Experiences
Types of experiences -- what children may get out of a club
Types of experiences -- what children may get out of a club
Bear Cubs
Bear Cubs are Cub Scouts in the 3rd grade.
Bear Cubs are Cub Scouts in the 3rd grade.
Frontier Girls
Frontier girls is a new scouting organization for girls. Designed to meet the needs of rural girls, Frontier Girls offers a unique program to girls of all ages.
Frontier girls is a new scouting organization for girls. Designed to meet the needs of rural girls, Frontier Girls offers a unique program to girls of all ages.
Girl Scout Team - - Paws
Girl scouts
Girl scouts
Ambassador Girl Scouts
Ambassador Girl Scout are Girl Scouts in the 11th and 12th grades
Ambassador Girl Scout are Girl Scouts in the 11th and 12th grades
Badge
A badge is an award given in many scouting groups for completing requirements and activities related to a specific area of interest.
A badge is an award given in many scouting groups for completing requirements and activities related to a specific area of interest.
Cadette Girl Scouts
Cadette girl scouts are girl scouts in 6th, 7th and 8th grades, or middle school.
Cadette girl scouts are girl scouts in 6th, 7th and 8th grades, or middle school.
Esther Hangs from Trim Trail Equipment at Girl Scout Camp
Esther hangs from trim trail equipment at Girl Scout camp
Esther hangs from trim trail equipment at Girl Scout camp
Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scouts of the USA is a national organization for girls in grades K through 12. Girl Scouts provides fun and friendship, learning and leadership among other unique opportunities for girls.
Girl Scouts of the USA is a national organization for girls in grades K through 12. Girl Scouts provides fun and friendship, learning and leadership among other unique opportunities for girls.
Kids' Clubs - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Kids' Clubs guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Kids' Clubs guide site.
Girls Work on a Project Inside Their Cabin
Girl scouts build a structure inside of their camping cabin
Girl scouts build a structure inside of their camping cabin
Dolphins
Dolphins are Frontier Girls in 3rd (third) through 5th (fifth) grades.
Dolphins are Frontier Girls in 3rd (third) through 5th (fifth) grades.
Generation Joshua
Generation Joshua offers civics education for youth and encourages them to participate in the political arena.
Generation Joshua offers civics education for youth and encourages them to participate in the political arena.
Young Judea
Zionist youth movement for children in 3rd through 12th grade.
Zionist youth movement for children in 3rd through 12th grade.
Raising Our Athletic Daughters
Girls Sports -- A review of Raising Our Athletic Daughters - How Sports Can Build Self-Esteem and Save Girls' Lives by Jean Zimmerman and Gil Reavill.
Girls Sports -- A review of Raising Our Athletic Daughters - How Sports Can Build Self-Esteem and Save Girls' Lives by Jean Zimmerman and Gil Reavill.
Considering a Club
Once you've chosen the club for your child, how do you know if the specific group within that club is the right one? Here are some things to consider.
Once you've chosen the club for your child, how do you know if the specific group within that club is the right one? Here are some things to consider.
Merit Badge
A merit badge is an award given in many scouting groups for completing requirements and activities related to a specific area of interest.
A merit badge is an award given in many scouting groups for completing requirements and activities related to a specific area of interest.
Wrist Supports
Wrist supports are used by athletes such as gymnasts and cheerleaders with wrist and hand problems to allow them to continue to train safely and with limited pain. Most wrap around the wrist and hand with velcro and have plastic and / or foam inserts for adjustable levels of support.
Wrist supports are used by athletes such as gymnasts and cheerleaders with wrist and hand problems to allow them to continue to train safely and with limited pain. Most wrap around the wrist and hand with velcro and have plastic and / or foam inserts for adjustable levels of support.
Defining Your Child's Success
Win or Lose -- How Do You Define Your Child's Success?
Win or Lose -- How Do You Define Your Child's Success?
Kids' Clubs-To Do or Not to Do
Wondering if it's too much of a good thing? Here are some tips to help you decide just how much kids' club participation is appropriate for your child.
Wondering if it's too much of a good thing? Here are some tips to help you decide just how much kids' club participation is appropriate for your child.
Just Let the Kids Play
A review of Just Let the Kids Play -- How to Stop Other Adults from Ruining Your Child's Fun and Success in Youth Sports by Bob Bigelow, Tom Moroney and Linda Hall
A review of Just Let the Kids Play -- How to Stop Other Adults from Ruining Your Child's Fun and Success in Youth Sports by Bob Bigelow, Tom Moroney and Linda Hall
Lake View Campsite
A view across the Lake View campsite at our council's Girl Scout campsite.
A view across the Lake View campsite at our council's Girl Scout campsite.
A Favorite Haunt
girl scouts pose for a picture at their favorite haunt
girl scouts pose for a picture at their favorite haunt
The Troop Leaders and Our Program Aide Take A Break
the leaders sit in the gazebo at the camp site
the leaders sit in the gazebo at the camp site
Eagle Scout
The Eagle Scout is the highest award a Boy Scout can earn
The Eagle Scout is the highest award a Boy Scout can earn
Checking Out the Doll House
Girl Scouts check out the old doll house at their camp grounds
Girl Scouts check out the old doll house at their camp grounds
Girl Scouts Make Geo Caching Posters
Girl Scouts work on posters during their camping trip.
Girl Scouts work on posters during their camping trip.
Lake View Bathing Facilities
The bathing facilities at our girl scout camp site
The bathing facilities at our girl scout camp site
Summer Fun
A review of Summer Fun -- The Parents' Complete Guide to Day Camps, Overnight Camps, Specialty Camps, and Teen Tours by Marian Edelman Borden. Learn about choosing a camp that meets the needs of your child so they can make the most of their camping experience.
A review of Summer Fun -- The Parents' Complete Guide to Day Camps, Overnight Camps, Specialty Camps, and Teen Tours by Marian Edelman Borden. Learn about choosing a camp that meets the needs of your child so they can make the most of their camping experience.
Highlights from the BGCA
Check out what some of these Boys and Girls Clubs of America are doing.
Check out what some of these Boys and Girls Clubs of America are doing.
Topaz Award
The Topaz Award is the highest award an Otter Frontier Girl can earn.
The Topaz Award is the highest award an Otter Frontier Girl can earn.
Prep for Travel with a Club
Whether you're new to travel with a kids' club, or a veteran, there are always things to think about and prepare for.
Whether you're new to travel with a kids' club, or a veteran, there are always things to think about and prepare for.
National FFA Organization
Learn about the national future farmers of america organization. The FFA offers agricultural education for students in high school and middle school.
Learn about the national future farmers of america organization. The FFA offers agricultural education for students in high school and middle school.
Kids' Clubs - Articles
An index of articles for the Kids' Clubs guide site.
An index of articles for the Kids' Clubs guide site.
Eagles
Eagles are Frontier Girls in 9th (ninth) through 12th (twelfth) grades.
Eagles are Frontier Girls in 9th (ninth) through 12th (twelfth) grades.
Leadership Journey
A Leadership Journey is "a coordinated series of activities grouped around a theme". GSUSA will be producing 3 Journeys. Each Journey consists of a book for each age level with at least 6 weeks of activities designed to build on each other and lead girls through the Three Keys to Leadership.
A Leadership Journey is "a coordinated series of activities grouped around a theme". GSUSA will be producing 3 Journeys. Each Journey consists of a book for each age level with at least 6 weeks of activities designed to build on each other and lead girls through the Three Keys to Leadership.