This fall, Girl Scouts Heart of Central California is offering troops and girls the opportunity to participate in the Girl Scout Fall Product Program through QSP/Ashdon Farms. More than a way to raise money, this program provides a valuable learning experience for girls to develop business and leadership skills that last a lifetime.
Thank you for your support of the girls, troops and council by purchasing or participating in the fall product program!
GOAL SETTING: Learning how to set goals individually and as a group, and creating a plan to reach them, develops cooperation, planning and team-building skills that she can use in daily life.
Real life application: Setting a goal to reach a higher GPA in school.
DECISION MAKING: Learning to make decisions, such as how the troop will use the money, and working as a group will help her to develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Real life application: Weighing the benefits of which college she wants to attend.
MONEY MANAGEMENT: Handling money helps her gain practical life skills around financial literacy. Learning to budget and deciding how she will spend her money is a valuable life lesson.
Real life application: Saving her money for something she really wants versus spending it on frivolous things.
PEOPLE SKILLS: Learning how to talk to, listen to and work with all kinds of people allows your Girl Scout to develop healthy relationships and conflict resolution skills.
Real life application: Becoming captain of her soccer team because she excels at teamwork and communication.
BUSINESS ETHICS: Practicing good business ethics like being honest and responsible reinforces the positive values she is developing as a Girl Scout.
Real life application: Being an active contributor to a group project instead of letting others do all the work.
In addition to these important business skills, Girl Scouts will also learn philanthropy through Project Share.
