Acushnet Girl Scout Troop 63502

05/25/2026

This weekend, Troop 63502 kicked off our first camping trip of the season with our annual Memorial Day weekend spring trip! This wasn't just any old campsite, however. In fact, our troop pioneered this location for Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts after getting all necessary safety approvals and insurances that allowed us this experience.

We headed to Wild Ride in Connecticut, a beautiful wild horse sanctuary, where we stayed in an incredible 20-person geometric clear dome tucked deep into the 150 acres of untouched wilderness they roam in. Even though the rain stuck around the entire trip and hid the stars from us, it honestly made the whole experience feel a little extra cozy and magical.

We started our adventure with a short hike alongside the horses to explore some of the property before getting to participate in the sanctuary’s evening feeding routine. The girls all shouted “FEED BAGS!” and watched as the horses trotted along side us toward the barn for dinner. We got to see the herd’s pecking order in full display while each horse received their grain bag, and afterward, the horses who wanted attention stayed nearby so the girls could pet and interact with them.

Shorty afterward, we got to watch a training session where the staff showed us the positive reinforcement methods they use to safely work with horses while still allowing them to remain wild on the land. In this particular case, a horse named Lloyd showed us her soccer skills once she was taught how to touch and kick the ball! We also had the opportunity to help socialize one of the newer horses who is still learning to trust people. The girls patiently fed him treats one by one, helping him build positive associations with kids and human interaction.

Back at camp, the girls helped prepare dinner together, made s’mores, celebrated our birthday scout with cupcakes and a round of Happy Birthday, and ended the night snuggled up inside the dome watching a movie before bed.

The next morning, after a quick cereal breakfast, we jumped right into working on a part of our Art and Design badge. For this activity, each girl was given a canvas and challenged to paint using nature instead of paintbrushes. Since it was still raining, they even used the rainwater in their artwork.

Rain and all, this trip was filled with teamwork, new experiences, creativity, muddy feet, laughter, and memories we’ll never forget 🥹

05/14/2026

Yesterday, the troop came together on an “off week” to give back to our community, and they absolutely showed up 💚

Since many of our families were tied up last weekend with recitals, sports, and other commitments, we didn’t want our troop to miss out on the opportunity to take part in the town-wide cleanup with Operation Clean Sweep. So we picked another day, rolled up our sleeves, and headed to Rivers End Park right outside of town in New Bedford.

The girls worked hard collecting trash, helping clean up the park, and taking pride in making a space that so many people enjoy just a little bit better. More importantly, they showed what it truly means to be considerate and caring, stepping up simply because it was the right thing to do 🌎✨

05/04/2026

The Acushnet Beautification Committee is hosting a town-wide community cleanup this Saturday, and a handful of our girls will be in attendance to give back and help nature!

We’d love to hear from you - what areas around town could use some extra attention? Whether it’s a roadside, park, trail, or neighborhood spot, drop your suggestions below so we can make the biggest impact possible ♻️🌿

04/22/2026

Tonight’s meeting took us to TFed - Taunton Federal Credit Union in town, the bank our troop uses for all of our hard earned cookie money! Who knew learning about money could be this exciting?

The girls got a behind-the-scenes look at how a bank works, from the big safe and ATM where money is kept safe to how it’s counted and handled. Each Scout even got to make a real deposit into our troop bank account using the last of their cookie money, watching the robotic money collector at work (and spitting out bills it didn't like).

The girls then took turns heading through the drive-thru - yes, actually walking through it - and using the tube system like real bank tellers. Sending the canister back and forth while yelling to each other over the microphone was easily the highlight of the meeting.

To wrap it all up, we discussed the difference between spending, saving, and sharing money. What wants are (Labubus) verses needs (food) as well as the things we've discussed before about our cookie funds and what to spend that on as Girl Scouts.

This real-world learning, hands-on meeting earned these girls their Daisy Money Explorer and Brownie My Own Budget badges and more importantly, a solid start on some pretty smart money habits 💰

03/26/2026

And just like that, Troop 63502 officially entered their geocaching era 🧭🌲

We hit the trails at Tinkhamtown Woodlands and got right to work learning the rules of geocaching - how to search without tearing apart nature, how to trade fairly, and how to leave everything exactly how we found it. We put those skills to the test when we successfully found two real geocaches, taking turns with Miss Kelsey's GPS tracking to scout them out.

The girls worked together to find the perfect spot to hide our very own troop geocache, complete with a trinket each girl brought and a log for future finders. They learned the importance of regular cache maintenance and of course following Leave No Trace Principles when hiding (and seeking).

Along the way, we explored a vernal pool, found a salamander, and fully embraced the muddy trail life. It was one of those meetings where everyone was a little dirty, a lot proud, and hopefully caught the Geocaching bug for future outings!

03/12/2026

And just like that, Cookie Season Year 2 for Troop 63502 is complete with a total of 5,350 cookie boxes SOLD! 🤯🎉

Through snow, sleet, rain, and even negative temperatures, our troop powered through 24 cookie booths, with EVERY girl showing up again and again to help sell thousands of boxes and fund our incredible adventures and future big trips.

We celebrated with our traditional Thin Mint Frosty party at Wendy's. The girls also held a quick vote on what to do with the remaining inventory and decided to divide the remaining boxes equally among everyone.

We could not be more proud of the hard work, determination, and learned skills these little ladies continue to show us every season. Thank you SO MUCH to everyone in our lives and town for supporting us another year ❤️

03/06/2026

🍪 It's the final weekend of Girl Scout Troop 63502's Cookie booths and we are hoping to SELL OUT! 🍪

If you’ve been saying “I’ll grab some next time I see them,” this is that time. Next week your only option will be staring sadly at the empty New England Farms entrance until December 😂

If you enjoy cookies and supporting local kids for only $6, please come by New England Farms in Acushnet, Saturday AND Sunday 10AM-12PM (if we're doing good we'll stay longer) 🎉

02/28/2026

🍪GIRL SCOUT COOKIES!🍪
Today 2/28 & Tomorrow 3/01 🌟10am-12pm 🌟
At New England Farms gas station off Main St. Acushnet. There is only this weekend and next weekend to get your cookies before the season is over!!!

02/21/2026

Guess who will be at Fairhaven Walmart selling pre-blizzard Girl Scout cookies between 12-3/4ish today AND tomorrow?! 😂

Get your bread, milk, batteries, and COOKIES!

WOW!!!

The NWS Blend of Models has 20-30 inches of snow!!

02/20/2026

Today our troop visited the Acushnet Sawmill to learn wilderness first aid from the Buzzards Bay Coalition and the American Red Cross!

We reviewed the 10 Essentials for hiking, and were SO proud that many of the girls remembered them from our past adventures! The girls broke into teams and were given different hiking scenarios in different seasons. Each group had to decide what they would pack and explain why. They showed incredible teamwork, problem solving, and confidence thinking through real-life situations.

We also learned and practiced CPR, which is such an important life skill. The girls took it seriously, asked thoughtful questions, and stepped up in a big way.

Our Brownies officially earned their Safety Pin, recognizing their growing independence and responsibility when it comes to staying safe and helping others. Every girl also earned a First Aid fun patch, celebrating the hands-on skills they practiced and the knowledge they gained.

02/11/2026

What's better than getting all your Valentine's Day essentials in one place!? Our girls will be at Local Blooms this Saturday from 10am-12pm. You can pick up a beautiful bouquet acompanied by some delicious Girl Scout cookies, don't forget to buy yourself a box for the ride home! 😉