BSA Girl Troop 288

01/01/2026

Hello January from everyone in Girl Troop 288! This month brings us the beginning of a new year and new adventures. Millions of people make goals at the beginning of the year that they want to achieve. What are some of the goals that you may have for yourself this year? Maybe it is to just have a new adventure! Share with us in the comments below.

Are you interested in joining a great group of girls 11-17 years old and see what they do in Scouts BSA in January? Email us for more information at: [email protected].

01/01/2026

Wishing you and your family a happy, healthy, and adventurous 2024!

12/26/2025

Wishing everyone a happy First Day of Kwanzaa from Girl Troop 288! May you create new memories and adventures with your loved ones.

12/25/2025

Wishing everyone a happy holiday season from Girl Troop 288. We hope you use this time to relax, enjoy your family and friends, and recharge yourself for your new year adventures.

Are you interested in joining a great group of girls 11-17 years old and see what they do in Scouts BSA in the winter? Email us for more information and a current calendar at: [email protected].

12/21/2025

Happy First Day of Winter from everyone in Girl Troop 288. Now that the days are shorter and the weather is chilly, we can all spend more time enjoying nature and the splendor of winter activities. What is your next activity with your unit?

Are you interested in joining a great group of girls 11-17 years old and see what they do in Scouts BSA in the winter? Email us for more information at: [email protected].

12/18/2025

Have you ever wondered if all birds have the same intelligence? Are they all social or do they like to be more independent? Read this article to help answer these questions and a few more.

Crows, ravens, magpies, nutcrackers and jays are all corvids, a songbird family with many of the world's smartest and most social birds.

12/15/2025

While you are out camping, nothing tastes better for a quick dessert than cupcakes. A fun fact is that they first appeared in American cookbooks in 1796. They are so versatile that everyone can find a combination that is appealing to them. No matter how or when you like to eat cupcakes, everyone likes to make them camping in a Dutch oven, in a camp oven, or to just bring them along to decorate at camp. Join Girl Troop 288 in celebrating National Cupcake Day today. Tell us your favorite topping or type of cupcake in the comment section.

Are you interested in joining a great group of girls 11-17 years old and see what they do in Scouts BSA in the fall? Email us for more information at: [email protected].

12/14/2025

Wishing everyone a happy First Day of Hanukkah from Girl Troop 288! May you create new memories and adventures with your loved ones.

12/11/2025

Have you ever found yourself watching a bird while out on a hike? If you think this may be something you would like to learn more about, then this is the article for you. There are suggestions of how to get started in birdwatching and what equipment you will need. Leave a comment below and tell us your favorite birds that you see in your neighborhood or when you are on a trek.

Birdwatching can be a fun hobby that brings you closer to nature. All you need are binoculars and a bird guide (or smartphone app) to start.

12/09/2025

Scouting America has heard everyone loud and clear. We want new merit badges! The wait is up. If you are interested in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence then this article is for you. Make sure you read this article to get the new information on what these merit badges look like and how you can earn them. Share your thoughts about these two new merit badges in the comments below.

Scouting America’s merit badge program continues to expand, this time with the launch of two badges aimed at giving Scouts some of the skills to be successful in our constantly evolving digital wor…

12/08/2025

Have you been to the Test Lab yet? As Scouting America creates new merit badges they need youth and adults to give them input on what they have created for a possible new merit badge. Here is your chance to try it out and then share your opinion for consideration. The great thing about this is if you do “earn” the test lab badge you will get a certificate of completion. If this becomes an official merit badge in the future, you will automatically have earned this brand new merit badge. Take a look at the 2 new badges and see what you think. Share your thoughts in the comments below.

As promised, the Scouts BSA Test Lab is growing! Two exciting new concepts are now available for Scouts to explore and provide feedback on.

11/23/2025

Have you heard about the new merit badge pamphlets? Scouting America has launched the release of merit badge pamphlets free online. Read the article and get the link to Scouting America for your next merit badge pamphlet.

All merit badge pamphlets are available as free PDFs on the official Scouting America Merit Badge Hub.