10 Last-Minute Girl Scout Meeting Ideas (2024)

Being a parent is like being a warrior, and even more so if you’re a parent volunteer. This past year has been rough between virtual school balanced with work and life, but now the world is slowly reopening. Getting back into the groove doesn’t always come naturally, however, and bringing last-minute Girl Scout meeting ideas to life can be a daunting task. Fortunately, we’ve compiled several creative options for your scouts’ get-together, along with a few Peerspace event venue options for hosting them. Check them out!

1. Make greeting cards for the elderly

Get your scouts together to create greeting cards for elderly local citizens and then distribute them to nursing home residents. What’s great about last-minute girl scout meeting ideas like this is that it’s a kindness-based activity that can be done both virtually or in person, indoors or outdoors.

Gather simple craft supplies like colorful paper or card stock, envelopes, and stamps. Make it easy on yourself by booking a welcoming and well-equipped workshop venue through Peerspace. For instance, troops in Fort Myers, FL can rent this colorful unique boutique art workshop that has everything you need to craft beautiful and thoughtful greeting cards.

2. Read books to shelter pets

Being in a shelter can be a terrifying experience for an animal. Studies show that a soothing voice and close contact can help ease the anxieties of shelter life for some pets. Plus, bonus points for practicing reading aloud!

You can ask the kids to bring their favorite books and pick a couple of extras up from your private stash or local library just in case. Make sure to call your local shelter ahead to see what their rules and hours are.

3. Do an outdoor scavenger hunt

If the weather is in your favor, this can be such a fun activity. Pinterest is full of fun scavenger hunt ideas in the woods, on trails, on the beach, and in the mountains. Older kids can snap photos with their smartphones of animals, landforms, rocks, trees, and indigenous flora. Little kids can observe and circle natural items that match a picture. Pick an activity that works where you live and go for it!

Need lots of secure outdoor space? Here’s how and where to rent a backyard for a day!

4. Host a dance party

Indoors, outdoors, day, or night, this activity is fun, invigorating, and works every time. Pick a playlist of songs the kids know and love like Disney princess songs, kid-appropriate pop, or a mix from their favorite YouTube stars.

If you want to host a live dance party and need a bigger space, you can always book a last-minute, hourly dance party venue on Peerspace. One sweet option is this spacious, well-maintained dance studio in Etna, PA. The host even offers a dance teacher add-on service, so you and your girls can also have a proper dance lesson while cutting loose!

5. Watch an informative video to broaden their minds

Consider watching a short film about community impact. Local nonprofits will often provide videos on their websites, social media, or YouTube channels about their mission, volunteers, and what the community can do to help solve a problem. Discuss what you can do as a troop to provide support.

An example: PAWS Brownie Pets shares stories of adoptable pets and explores pet care, animal shelters, and the emotions involved in the pet adoption experience. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) features endangered species around the globe and what we can do to help save their habitats.

If you need a last-minute space to gather the scouts in a private and well-equipped space, then consider renting a movie theater room on Peerspace. For troops in San Diego, this deluxe theater room in the East Village is a wonderful option. It has plush seating for 15, a 72″ screen, and a professional projector and surround sound to help create some movie magic.

6. Invite a nurse

It’s an important life skill to learn first aid: what is needed in a proper first-aid kit, how to remain calm in an emergency, and how to apply proper first-aid practices. Most of us know someone in the medical profession, or you can even ask your kids’ school nurse for a half-hour of their time. This is one of the most practical last-minute Girl Scout meeting ideas.

7. Practice meditation

Stumped for ideas? Feeling stressed? Never fear, mindfulness is here! At the time of this writing, there’s an excellent program on Netflix from Headspace, and there are dozens of videos on YouTube that are kid-friendly for mindfulness and meditation.

Taking a few minutes to discover how to become calm and centered can be one of the most useful last-minute Girl Scout meeting ideas for kids, teens, and adults alike. This activity can be done virtually as well as indoor or outdoor. If you need a calm, quiet space, you can always book an affordable, soothing retreat space on Peerspace. One example is this creative space and wellness studio in Philadelphia, PA. It is a 700-square-foot room with an open floor plan, high ceilings, and relaxing decor that inspire a sense of serenity.

Discover our favorite youth retreat ideas for more wellness-centric suggestions for your scouts!

8. Plant seeds at a nursery or community garden

Dozens of nurseries source locally owned, organic seeds, and plants. Among our favorite last-minute Girl Scout meeting ideas is a trip to the closest nursery or community garden, which is a priceless activity. And what do kids like better than digging in the dirt?

9. Help them learn about composting

Currently, compost buckets are costly, but DIY compost buckets can be made with inexpensive materials. This activity can open up a dialogue about environmentally friendly practices with your troop.

10. Be a queen for the day

Pinterest has many crown or tiara-making DIY projects. All you need is some felt, a bit of elastic string, and some glitter or jewels. Then the girls can wear their crowns and take turns discussing what they would do as a leader to make the world a better place. If you’re crunched for space, consider renting a gorgeous event venue via Peerspace for your queens’ coronation.

11. Treat your scouts to an indoor picnic

You know how much good work your troop does for the community. Treat your Girl Scouts to a last-minute indoor picnic for a fun luncheon, Girl Scout-style! For example, you can book this prim and posh indoor picnic space in Jackson, TN and arrange catering with the host ahead of time. The host here does offer charcuterie boards, so as long as they can come up with something more on the kid-friendly side, you should be golden!

Last-minute Girl Scout meeting ideas: conclusion

Just because you’re planning last-minute doesn’t mean your next Girl Scout meeting won’t be the wonderful, thoughtful experience your girls deserve. Simply choose one or multiple options from this list of last-minute Girl Scout meeting ideas, book a sensational gathering venue through Peerspace, and invite your troop for an enlightening event. You got this!

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