If you are a leader who likes to give the girls in her troop a holiday gift, here are some great gifts for Girl Scouts under $3.00 per child per leader. These are perfect for Daisies, Brownies and Juniors.
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Updated December 2023
It is the most wonderful time of the year, and it is also one of the busiest and most stressful for leaders. In your personal life, you are busy getting ready for the upcoming holiday season. Decorating, shopping, entertaining, going to parties, and gift wrapping are all on your agenda. There is your job, your family, and of course, your Girl Scout troop to think about as well!
Many leaders like to give their girls a holiday gift. If you are one of them, then you are going to want to find a gift that both your co-leader and you can agree on giving. This money is coming out of your pocket and not the troop funds, so agreeing on an item and a price point is very important. You want to be on the same page so you can avoid drama.
What Kinds of Gifts to Give Your Girl Scouts
In my opinion, any gift you give should not relate to the holiday season. First of all, all of the girls in your troop may not celebrate Christmas, so giving each child a handmade ornament is not ideal. I know this from experience, as my older daughter brought an ornament home one year from her troop leader, and we are Jewish. She lived on our street and our daughters were friends, so it was not an unknown piece of information.
A gift that you think might have some sentimental in the future, in reality, may not. For example, my older daughter’s Girl Scout experience was not warm and fuzzy. When she was in college and needed money, I sold her Girl Scout vests and other “vintage”scouting items on various online platforms to help fund her love of travel.
In addition, gift that can only be used for one month a year may not be what children want to be given.
I have curated gifts according to levels to help you find one that, when split between your co-leader and you, amount to about $3.00 per girl for each of you. Best of all, you can order online and have it delivered to your home or picked up at the store when it is convenient for you.
The All Purpose Girl Scout Gift
If you are not the shopping type, here is a great gift idea for you to give your girls. It is non-denominational and consumable.
This set of 100 cellophane bags can be used for gifts for your girls or for gifts for families or service projects.
Inside the bag you can place all kinds of chocolate, fruit snacks, and hard candy. There are many kinds of candy treats that are not Christmas themed. You can also add a packet of hot chocolate and a chocolate spoon, toss in a few mini marshmallows, and you have a fun gift.
Fun Toiletries for Girl Scout Under $3.00
Break this package apart, put one each into a cellophane bag with a fun size or regular size bags of Skittles.
Crayon Shape LIp Smackers Available on Amazon
Add a box of crayon candy or gum and add to the cellophane bag.
Crayon Shaped Bubble Gum
Jewelry Gifts for Girl Scouts Under $3.00
Check out this initial jewelry to see if every initial is available for the girls in your troop.
Set of 9 Bracelets
Craft Gifts for Girl Scouts Under $3.00
Fun and easy to give craft gifts will keep girls busy at home in a very productive way.
American Girl Mini Scrapbook
Scratch Art
LEGO DOTS Lovebirds Bracelet Kit
Here is a very STEAM kind of gift!
Are you planning on giving the girls in your troop a gift this holiday season? If so, what is it?
