Are you looking for fun and educational game ideas for your Girl Scout troop? Look no further! Here are some creative and engaging game ideas that will not only entertain the girls but also teach them important skills along the way.
1. Nature Scavenger Hunt
🌿 Get the girls outdoors and exploring with a Nature Scavenger Hunt!
Create a list of items for the girls to find—like a pinecone, a special leaf, or a bird feather. It’s a fun, hands-on way to boost their observation skills while helping them connect with the natural world around them.
🏞️ Use your surroundings!
Live near a beach, forest, or desert? Customize the scavenger list to match your environment for an even more exciting adventure.
🌟 Want to level it up? Hide bonus items for an extra challenge. Or tie it into our Girl Scout-themed Murder Mystery Party, where the scavenger hunt becomes part of the plot!
Perfect for active minds and curious explorers! 🕵️🌲
2. Cookie Selling Simulation
🍪 Help the girls sharpen their sales and marketing skills with a fun and interactive Cookie Selling Simulation Game!
Set up different stations representing various locations—like a grocery store, a neighborhood corner, or a school event—where they can "sell" their cookies in a pretend setting.
Each station brings a new challenge and opportunity to practice: 💰 Budgeting, 😊 Customer service, 🤝 Teamwork
It’s a hands-on way to build confidence, boost communication skills, and prepare them for real-life cookie season success!
3. Girl Scout Themed Murder Mystery
🔍 Play our Girl Scout Murder Mystery Party game!
Set during an overnight camping retreat, the girls must work together to solve the ultimate question: who killed their scout leader? With dramatic side plots like cookie sale rivalries, secret surprises gone wrong, and one too many scary stories around the fire, this unforgettable mystery is packed with fun twists your scouts will love.
🏕️ Play indoors or outdoors — while the game is set at a campfire, it works just as well inside.
✨ Have the girls wear their sashes, serve themed snacks like s’mores and “bloody” cupcakes, and dive into the fun!
What makes it great:
📄 Files ready to print within 24 hours of ordering
🎭 Every character matters — everyone plays the whole game
✅ Troop-appropriate: clean, fun, and great for younger players
🙋 Even the host can play! Join in as the troop leader and solve the mystery together
Get ready for a night of laughter, teamwork, and just the right amount of spooky!
4. Knot Tying Relay Race
Teach the girls valuable outdoor skills with a knot-tying relay race! 🪢
Set up different stations with ropes and instructions for various knots—like the square knot, bowline, and clove hitch. The girls will race from station to station, trying to tie each knot correctly and quickly.
It’s a fun way to build dexterity, boost teamwork, and master a classic camping skill—all while keeping the energy high! ⛺💪
5. First Aid Training Game
Make learning first aid fun with an interactive training game! 🩹
Create scenarios where girls respond to different injuries or emergencies using basic first aid techniques. It’s a hands-on way to build life-saving skills and boost their confidence in handling real-life situations.
Pair it with other key skills for a full day of fun and learning: 🍼 Babysitting basics, 🏃Relay races with a purpose, 🛠️ Skill-based challenges turned into games
Because learning important stuff doesn't have to be boring!
6. Host a Hunger Games Themed Water Gun Fight
Make a cornucopia filled with water guns and water balloons and head outside for an epic water fight!
Troops can pair up to represent different Districts (and come up with fun, themed costumes!) — or make it a free-for-all where it’s every girl for herself.
Want to spice things up? Add a slip ‘n’ slide obstacle course for some high-speed fun, Host a Capitol makeup competition for post-battle glam, Finish with a grand ceremony to crown the ultimate winner.
Let the games begin! 💦🏆
7. Chopped: "Girl Scout Cookie" cooking competition
In this fun and tasty twist on Chopped, Girl Scouts form teams and are challenged to recreate or reinvent the iconic Girl Scout cookie flavors—but with a twist!
Each team gets a mystery basket of ingredients and must use them to craft a dessert inspired by a classic cookie (like Thin Mints, Tagalongs, or Samoas). They’ll have a time limit (e.g., 30–45 minutes) to mix, bake, or assemble their creations using creativity, teamwork, and basic cooking skills.
At the end, a panel of “judges” (troop leaders, parents, or older Scouts) evaluates each creation based on: Flavor resemblance to the original cookie, Creativity and presentation, Teamwork and spirit.
Optional twist: Include a required "wildcard" ingredient like marshmallows, pretzels, or fruit leather for added challenge!
It’s a perfect blend of STEM (measuring, cooking science), creativity, and fun—with delicious results.
These engaging game ideas will not only entertain your Girl Scout troop but also help them develop important skills that will benefit them in their everyday lives. So, gather your girls, get ready to have fun, and watch them learn and grow through these exciting games!