As I stated, Pookie joined the American Heritage Girls this year.  The boys have been involved in scouting since they were 6, but after looking at Girl Scouts we decide that it was not a good match for our family and our values.  AHG has similar goals to Girl Scouts, but still keeps the traditional values that our family holds. 

Pookie has loved her experience.  She has gotten to know a great group of girls and after each meeting she bubbles with enthusiasm.  Because all ages meet at the same time, she also gets to see the older girls in leadership positions and organizing activities and service projects. 

In her own words, this is what she loves most about American Heritage Girls: