GIRL SCOUTS

MAY 2020 7 The stay-at-home order

can’t stop the Girl Scouts!

Westchester Junior Girl Scout troop 45148 has been keeping active during this unusual time.

While not every event is able to move forward during this time of social distancing, we are thankful to have ways to keep meeting, socializing and learning.

In addition to conducting our scheduled troop meetings via Zoom, we have experienced a range of online offerings. Camp Greene Wood staff hosted a meet and greet with two of the resident reptiles. The girls were introduced to Vlad (a Russian tortoise) and George (a bearded dragon) via Facebook live. Camp staff gave a glimpse into a typical day, including feeding, habits and best practices for care of these cute critters.

The girls also participated in a virtual yoga class. An hour of mindfulness, stretching, and breathing was just what we needed after spending so much time indoors. In that time, we they learned some yoga basics they can practice at home. Namaste.

Our Junior Coding Basics webinar helped introduce participants to how algorithms, loops and conditionals are created and applied. This program, provided by Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, provided the girls with the first steps toward earning their Coding for Good 1: Coding Basics badge. Next up, we create our own conditional commands and learn more about women in computer science.

Don’t forget the cookies!!

Many Westchester troops still have inventory and are happy to help you locate Girl Scout Cookies before they’re gone! Simply reach out via social media and a troop leader will contact you with available options for contact-free cookie delivery.