Meet Girl Scouts Founder Juliette Gordon Low!
Libba Beaucham portrays “Daisy” from the year 1920 with a fun and engaging living history program that teaches Girl Scouts about the history of Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low’s life, and the amazing contributions and successes of Girl Scouts since it began in 1912.
Libba has performed for thousands of students and Girl Scouts in-person and virtually. Her deep knowledge of Juliette Gordon Low’s life and the Girl Scouts is shared through living history as she portrays “Daisy” from the year 1920. Questions are answered in-character with stories from her extensive research. Libba has over 10 years of living history interpretation experience having worked at the Northeast Georgia History Center at Brenau University and the National Civil War Naval Museum. She has a background in theatre performance, improvisation, history education, and music which she brings to each unique performance.
Preview a Program
This program was designed for the Northeast Georgia History Center during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Today, Libba’s Meet Juliette Low program includes interactive activities for Badge fulfillment and further engagement.
The Meet Juliette Low program fulfills the requirements for the following Girl Scout Badges.
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Promise Center
Daisies earn the Promise Center by saying the Girl Scout Promise and talking about what it means to them.
Daisies will recite the Girl Scout Promise with Juliette Low during the program and discuss what it means with her.
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Brownie Girl Scout Way
Find out how you can share the Girl Scout legacy.
Sing everywhere
Juliette will lead the audience in a traditional Girl Scout song and share Girl Scout traditions during the program.
Celebrate Juliette Low's birthday
Juliette will mention her birthday being Founder’s Day and invite the audience to sing “Happy Founder’s Day” to the tune of the Happy Birthday song.
Share sisterhood
Juliette will ask the audience what they love about their fellow Girl Scouts.
Leave a place better than you found it
At the end of the program, Juliette will ask that the audience tidy up and look at the space to make sure they leave it better than they found it.
Enjoy Girl Scout traditions
Juliette will share Girl Scout traditions and invite the audience to participate in a few classic games and songs.
Making Friends
Make friendly introductions
Juliette will share how sociable she was as a child and into her adulthood and share a few stories. She will invite the audience to introduce themselves to each other cordially and politely.
Show friends you care
Juliette will share stories of how she cared for her friends. She will invite the audience to share stories of how they have helped a friend, too.
Share favorite activities
Juliette will share her favorite activities in Girl Scouts and ask the audience to share their favorites, too.
Learn how to disagree
Juliette will discuss the controversy Girl Scouts faced when the organization changed the name from “Girl Guides” to “Girl Scouts" and how she approached disagreement with kindness and inviting those who disagreed to participate in Scouting activities themselves.
Practice friendship!
Juliette will share how important her lifelong friendships have been and ask the audience why they think it is important to be a friend to everyone.
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Junior Girl Scout Way
Match songs to an occasion
Juliette will lead the audience in a traditional Girl Scout song and share Girl Scout traditions during the program.
Celebrate the Girl Scout birthday
Juliette will mention her birthday being Founder’s Day and invite the audience to sing “Happy Founder’s Day” to the tune of the Happy Birthday song.
Share sisterhood
Juliette will ask the audience what they love about their fellow Girl Scouts.
Leave a place better than you found it
At the end of the program, Juliette will ask that the audience tidy up and look at the space to make sure they leave it better than they found it.
Enjoy Girl Scout traditions!
Juliette will share Girl Scout traditions and invite the audience to participate in a few classic games and songs.
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Cadette Girl Scout Way
Lead a group in song
Juliette will lead the audience in a traditional Girl Scout song and share Girl Scout traditions during the program.
Celebrate Girl Scout Week
Juliette will mention her birthday being Founder’s Day and invite the audience to sing “Happy Founder’s Day” to the tune of the Happy Birthday song.
Share sisterhood through the Girl Scout Law
Juliette will share the Girl Scout Law and what it means to her. She will ask the audience what the Girl Scout Law means to them, too.
Leave a place better than you found it
At the end of the program, Juliette will ask that the audience tidy up and look at the space to make sure they leave it better than they found it.
Enjoy Girl Scout traditions!
Juliette will share Girl Scout traditions and invite the audience to participate in a few classic games and songs.
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Explore Girl Scout music
Juliette will lead the audience in a traditional Girl Scout song and share Girl Scout traditions during the program.
Help younger Girl Scouts celebrate a special day
If joining a program with a younger group, Seniors will be encouraged to sit with a younger Girl Scout and participate with them.
Spread sisterhood through the Girl Scout Law
Juliette will share the Girl Scout Law and what it means to her. She will ask the audience what the Girl Scout Law means to them, too.
Leave your environment better than you found it
At the end of the program, Juliette will ask that the audience tidy up and look at the space to make sure they leave it better than they found it.
Enjoy Girl Scout traditions!
Juliette will share Girl Scout traditions and invite the audience to participate in a few classic games and songs.
On-Site & Virtual Performance Options & Fees
Girl Scout Troop Program - $200 (60 Minutes)
Performances that are for a Girl Scout Troop plus family/chaperones. Girl Scout Troops may coordinate with other Troops to participate in the same performance program. This program is offered at a discounted rate only available to Girl Scout Troops.
Performances are modified for age/grade level, but all activities are the same.
Activities
Marching Drill Game
Morse Code Communication Game
Semaphore Flag Communication Game
Girl Scout Songs with Juliette Low
Q&A with Juliette Low
Photos with Juliette Low
Please note that programs located more than 1 hour away from Athens, Georgia require an additional travel fee to be determined upon your booking request.
General Audience Program - $400 (60 Minutes)
Performances held in larger capacity spaces for a general audience that are open to both Girl Scouts and the general public. Volunteers from the audience will participate in games. Includes an in-character Q&A up to 10 minutes. Optional photos with Juliette Low are available at the end of the performance.
Audience Participation Activities
Marching Drill Game
Morse Code Communication Game
Semaphore Flag Communication Game
Girl Scout Songs with Juliette Low
Q&A with Juliette Low
Optional Photos with Juliette Low
Please note that programs located more than 1 hour away from Athens, Georgia require an additional travel fee to be determined upon your booking request.
Virtual Performances - $300 General Audience Rate or $200 Girl Scout Troop Rate (60 Minutes)
Virtual performances are conducted through your preferred video conferencing service such as Zoom or Google Meets. A brief virtual meeting will be scheduled before the performance to ensure there are no technical difficulties.
Activities
Marching Drill Game
Morse Code Communication Game
Girl Scout Songs with Juliette Low
Q&A with Juliette Low
Technical Requirements
Video conferencing service that allows over 60 minutes of video conferencing time.
Webcam with microphone.
Strong internet connection.
Projector or large screen to ensure all participants can view the program.
History of the Girl Scouts Presentation - $200 (60 Minutes + Q&A)
A lecture-style presentation suitable for older Girl Scouts and adult audiences that provides an in-depth history of Juliette Gordon Low and the Girl Scouts. The presentation is about 60 minutes plus time for a Q&A at the end. A display of historic photographs, Girl Scout artifacts, and reproduction items is also included. This is available as a virtual program by request.
Please note that programs located more than 1 hour away from Athens, Georgia require an additional travel fee to be determined upon your booking request.
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