Council's Own IPP's

Older girls can participate in "Interest Projects" toward earning their Silver and Gold Awards. These resources are unique to our own Council and are often developed by Senior Girl Scouts working on their Gold Award projects. These patches are worn on the front of the uniform. Information on these and other resources and activities are available at the Front Desk at the Council (GSSCC) office. You have permission to download and reproduce these materials if you are a Girl Scout member and using it expressly for Girl Scout purposes.

Adventures Abroad Interest Project: Become a traveler. Before you leave, find out what you need to do to prepare for your trip. Study the country and learn helpful behavior and customs of the country so you can appreciate the differences among people of the world. Be an ambassador and explore new places, new foods, new cultures.

Aviation Interest Project & Resources: Aviation describes a huge field of activity ranging from people flying ultra-light airplanes for fun, to 747’s flying with international airlines and military operations all over the world. This project invites you to explore the subject in as much detail as you like.

Global Politics Interest Project: Politics affects our every day lives, from the clothes we wear to the food we eat. Have you ever stopped to consider what the United States would be like if it did not trade or communicate with other nations? What would the world be like without the United Nations to help solve global problems? This project aims to increase your understanding of the world around us.



Public Speaking Interest Project & Evaluation: To clearly express your thoughts to others so that they are understood is an important tool if you are to become successful in life. This interest project will help you develop and/or sharpen your skills to speak and communicate effectively.

Renaissance Days Interest Project & Resources: The Renaissance era in Europe was one of the most fascinating times in human history. This period is generally the 14th to 16th Century. Many famous writers, painters and royal families lived during this time period. If you wondered what it would be like to live in the times of "Robin Hood" and "Romeo and Juliette", you will enjoy learning all about the people who lived in Renaissance Times.


Robotics Interest Project: The term robotics covers a large field of study ranging from microchips in automatic coffee makers and automobile engines to robots that carry information or materials in the hallways of hospitals to personal satellite assistants on the space station to the Mars rover to fully autonomous rovers that can complete a given task without instructions from humans. This interest project will help you explore the astonishing world of robotics.


Rock Climbing Interest Project: The Rock Climbing Interest Project will help you learn all aspects of how to climb safely in a gym. You will learn basic climbing skills, climbing safety, including safety commands, how to tie proper climbing knots, and proper belaying techniques. Climbing is unique in that it combines technique, grace, balance, flexibility, strength and concentration. It is a sport where girls have their own natural advantages. It challenges more than just the body, it requires problem-solving skills, concentration and focus.