World Thinking Day teaches Girl Scouts about other countries

BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Girls Scouts from around the metro area were thinking about the world on Feb. 25.

From Daisies to Ambassadors, about 250 Scouts from 26 troops operated tables representing 30 countries at World inking Day. It’s an annual event to teach them about di erent countries’ cultures and Scouts in all parts of the world.

Each table in the gymnasium at Red Rocks Elementary School in Morrison had a poster with information about the country, with some girls dressed in costume, and they handed out food or trinkets representing their countries.

Scouts moved from table to table to expand their worldly horizons, and each had a mock passport that was stamped at each table.

Troop leaders say that World inking Day gives the Scouts memories that will last a lifetime while teaching leadership and collaboration as the girls prepare for their presentations.

“It’s important for (Scouts) to learn about other countries,” said Jenny Kyle, a parent of a Red Rocks Elementary School student. “ ey get a better understanding of the many di erent people and cultures around the world.”

Lori Leugers, a leader for Troop 8090 at SkyView Academy in Highlands Ranch, agreed and added: “It taught them to research their country and to vote on the country team building when they practiced dances, and it brought them together when they planned and put together their display.”

Michelle Kustes, leader of Troop

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Site background: in Indian Hills, said World inking Day was more important this year after its absence thanks to the pandemic.

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Among the countries represented

Brazil: Juniors in Troop 1104 taught fellow Scouts about the Amazon rainforest and interesting ani-