Girl Scouts
The Girl Scouts are dedicated to helping all girls everywhere build character and gain skills for success in the real world. In an accepting and nurturing environment, and in partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop strong values, leadership skills, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth that will serve them all their lives.
Girl Scouting at The Academy of Our Lady of Peace is open to all interested girls. Troops are available as follows:
- Daisy Troops - for girls in kindergarten and grade 1
- Brownie Troops - for girls in grades 2 and 3
- Junior Troops for girls in grades 4, 5 and 6.
- Cadette Troops - open to girls in grades 7 and 8
In past years we have had many Senior Scouts earn Gold award; the highest
award given in Girl Scouts! Two went on to earn Congressional Gold Awards.
Most troops meet once or twice a month after school from 3-4:00 or 4:30 PM with additional times and days for special outings. Meetings are generally held in the school cafeteria
and Parish Hall. Scout uniforms are not mandatory but most girls choose to wear them. There is a
$12 registration fee and most troops charge $25 annual dues.
Girl Scouts is opened to all interested girls. The troops are lead by trained volunteers, generally the parents. If no one volunteers to be the leader a troop
is not available for that grade but a girl may register independently.
Our troops are committed to community service and try to make that a priority. Girls work on ongoing projects as individuals, troops, and the entire
school. Most troops earn their Catholic Religion Recognition Awards offered at different age levels by the Archdiocese of Newark. There are also opportunities for hiking, crafts, cooking, scientific exploration and field trips. We are always interested in new projects and welcome suggestions from girls and parents.
The Academy of Our Lady of Peace Girl Scouts provide life long skills, memories, and fun!
For more information, please contact Mrs. Mary Greeley.
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