Badges, Journeys and Patches
Spark your sense of wonder. And change the world along the way.
What will you do next? Sleep under the stars? Design your own app? Plant a community garden? Start up a new business? As a Girl Scout, there are hundreds of ways for you to have fun, discover something new, or take your current passion to the next level. Explore the world of possibilities!
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Badges
Earning badges are great ways to explore your interests and learn new skills. Badge requirements can be found on the Badge Explorer or the Volunteer Toolkit.
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Journeys
Journeys, unlike badge experiences, are extended engagements that foster leadership skills. Girl Scouts of all ages are challenged to think critically, boost their problem-solving skills, and make an impact in their communities through participating in a Take Action project.
There’s a Journey award for every Girl Scout, no matter their interest. Journey award information can be found in the Volunteer Toolkit.
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Leadership Journeys
It’s Your World, Change It!
Girl Scouts are encouraged to make the world a better place by discovering and practicing their unique leadership style.
It’s Your Planet, Love It!
Girl Scouts explore environmental topics such as clean water and air, noise pollution, climate change, and more.
It’s Your Story, Tell it!
Girl Scouts develop a strong sense of self and discover how to navigate healthy relationships.
STEM Journeys
Think Like a Citizen Scientist
Girl Scouts practice the scientific method—making observations, collecting data, and analyzing results by undertaking a citizen science project.
Think like a Programmer
Girl Scouts explore technology and discover how computer programmers use “computational thinking” to solve problems.
Think like an Engineer
Girl Scouts become an engineer by participating in hands-on design challenges.
Outdoor Journeys
The Outdoor Journey is comprised of 2-3 badges plus a Take Action project. Girl Scouts explore the outdoors, gain new skills, and ignite an interest in environmental stewardship.
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Patches
Whatever your adventure may be, there’s a patch for that. Patches are perfect for commemorating unique experiences, special achievements, and fun troop activities.
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Additional Badges, Patches, and Awards
Bronze Cross
For: All Grade Levels
This award is given to a Girl Scout who has shown extraordinary heroism or risked their life to save another's.
Contact us with questions or to nominate a Girl Scout for this award.
Community Service Bar
For: Cadette–Ambassador
Community Service Bars are earned by making a difference in the community and practicing Girl Scout values.
Requirements:
Thank you for your service to the community!
Contact us with questions or to nominate a Girl Scout for this award.
International Friendship Recognition Pin
For: All Grade Levels
Girl Scouts who live overseas can earn this award by doing activities that encourage international friendships with girls in their host country.
Contact us with questions or to nominate a Girl Scout for this award.
Medal of Honor
For: All Grade Levels
This award is given to a Girl Scout who has shown presence of mind and true Girl Scout spirit in an emergency.
Contact us with questions or to nominate a Girl Scout for this award.
My Promise, My Faith Pins
For: All Grade Levels
Girl Scouts can earn this award once each year by learning more about what their faith and Girl Scouting have in common, using the Girl Scout Law as a guide. Girl Scouts are encouraged to serve those in need, to help their communities, and grow in their faith.
Check out Girl Scouts of the USA faith-based awards for Girl Scouts looking to put their spirituality into action in a familiar setting.
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