The Baldwin Girl Scouts are proud to announce that this fall we had six Girl Scouts earn their Bronze Award and five Girl Scouts earn their Silver Award. The Bronze Award is the highest award available for Girl Scout Juniors and the Silver Award is the highest award available for Girl Scout Cadettes.
From Troop #79098, Ellie Allard, Caroline Kaplan, and Sophia Campbell’s Silver Award project, the Happy Rocks Garden, embodies Girl Scout values while making a meaningful contribution to our community. Recognizing that children and teenagers often face everyday stress and challenges, the hope is that the Happy Rocks Garden will serve as a source of happiness and contribute to building a stronger, more connected community. The Rock Garden is located at St. Williams Church. Come swap a rock or take a rock to hide someplace new. The Happy Rock Garden also has a Facebook page, “Happy Rocks GS,” where you can post pictures of your rock and see how far they travel.
Also from Troop #79098, Caroline Cyr and Ella Toohey’s Silver Award project, the Tewksbury Little Library, aims to foster community, promote literacy, and create a space for connection, encouraging a sense of togetherness. This project is significant because the little library symbolizes the power of generosity as people donate or exchange books, creating a cycle of learning and exploration. This miniature repository of imagination is placed in a public space at St. Williams Church. You can also find updates on book clubs and other fun activities on their Facebook page, “Tewksbury Little Library.”
From Troop #82424, Madeline Modica’s Bronze Award Project, Happy Together and Loved: Life with Siblings in the Autism Spectrum, looks at sharing stories of youth who have siblings on the Autism Spectrum. It can be hard when your friends don’t understand what it is like to have a sibling with Autism – your sibling might not be able to talk, they might make noises other people think are weird, they may have behaviors that look different. Maddie’s book, now available at the Tewksbury Public Library, aims to spotlight these amazing sibling relationships and help others feel a sense of community and understanding.
Also from Troop #82424, Alana Villefranche, Anaya Villefranche and Lydia Seichter’s project, Animal Awareness, educated the community about the value of adopting animals that are often overlooked. Older animals and animals with medical conditions or disabilities are often not adopted at the same rates as other animals. Their presentations within the community aimed to help people see the positives of adopting these animals, as well as raising awareness about the needs of the Lowell Humane Society.
Finally, from Troop #82424, Nora Smith and Isabelle Berger’s project, Helping Animals at the MSPCA, looked to raise awareness about animals that are often overlooked for adoption due to stereotypes such as breed or appearance. Their presentations within the Tewksbury community helped to educate people about animal stereotypes and breakdown some of those beliefs so more animals could be considered for adoption.
Congratulations to all!
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