To Girl Scout Troop Leaders

To Girl Scout Troop Leaders working in conjunction with the Girl Scouts of the USA, The History Channel has designed the activities in "Hometown History" to make the past come alive for the girls in your troop. We developed the activities for two age levels -- Cadette and Junior Girl Scout. As you know, different girls have different abilities, so you may choose to use the more advanced activities for your Junior Girl Scouts if it seems appropriate. The activities for younger Girl Scouts are laid out to help them organize their information in an easy but rewarding manner. The themes of the activities remain the same for both age groups. Girl Scouts can display their completed activities in all sorts of ways. They can use three-panel project displays, poster boards, mobiles, or even three-dimensional models. The important thing is for them to understand that history is not just a dry, boring recitation of facts and dates. It is about real people and neighborhoods. It is the story of our rich and diverse past. And it belongs to all of us. With the help of your local cable company, "Hometown History" can be an exciting project for everyone involved. A screening of our special video, produced by The History Channel, can make your "Hometown History" celebration a unique event, especially when displayed in conjunction with your Girl Scouts' projects. The History Channel will pay for the interest patches to which each of your Girl Scouts is entitled upon completion of one activity. The patches will be distributed by your cable company at your local celebration, to which the press will be invited. Can your troop participate in "Hometown History" if your cable company doesn't carry The History Channel? Of course! You might find the "Chronology for Community Relations Managers" a helpful guideline for planning your event. We would be delighted to send you a copy of our short video for your celebration at the end of this project, as well as the patches that you need. Just give us a call and let us know the quantity you need. Contact Danielle Jackson at 212-210-9780.