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Badges, Journeys, and Awards

• Highest Awards
• Badge Explorer
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• Getting Outdoors

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? As a Girl Scout there are hundreds of ways for you to discover something new or take your current passion to the next level.

And badges, Journeys, and awards show the world your accomplishments.

So what are you waiting for? Start exploring badges and awards—and a world of possibility.

Get these newly updated Award Logs and Badge Charts for each grade level. Print these out for reference, and to replace the versions in The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting . 

Daisies  Badge & Award Chart  (PDF)

Brownies Badge & Award Chart  (PDF)

Juniors Badge & Award Chart  (PDF)

Cadettes Badge & Award Chart  (PDF)

Seniors Badge & Award Chart  (PDF)

Ambassadors Badge & Award Chart  (PDF)

New badges so that every dreamer and go-getter can learn something new and keep exploring our world.

Girl Scout Activities to Try

Badges, Journeys and Patches

• Council-Led Programs
• Highest Awards

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, 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 . , 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 ..

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., 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., 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..

Whatever your adventure may be, there’s a patch for that. Patches are perfect for commemorating unique experiences, special achievements, and fun troop activities. 

See additional patch programs exclusively from girl scouts river valleys., additional badges, patches, and awards.

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..

For: Cadette–Ambassador

Community service bars are earned by making a difference in the community and practicing girl scout values., requirements:, your service hours must be separate from those hours you use for other awards. each bar represents a new project, and can only be earned once per program level. it is your responsibility to log your own hours and turn them into your leader or mentor upon completion. once you have completed your hours, you may purchase the community service bar for your program level from girl scouts river valleys council shops., thank you for your service to the community.

Girl Scouts who live overseas can earn this award by doing activities that encourage international friendships with girls in their host country.

This award is given to a Girl Scout who has shown presence of mind and true Girl Scout spirit in an emergency.

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.

Activity plan 1 (pdf) activity plan 2 (pdf), check out  girl scouts of the usa faith-based awards  for girl scouts looking to put their spirituality into action in a familiar setting..

For: Cadette

Cadettes receive their program aide award by earning one leadership in action (lia) award, completing a program aide training at a council-led event or as a troop using the  program aide plus activity plan (pdf)  and working directly with younger girl scouts at least six times., the program aide plus activity plan is designed for cadettes to work on their own with an adult available for support, for a troop to work on together, or for a service unit to offer the training. the first section of the activity plan is the basic program aide activity plan. the second section covers the role of a service unit event assistant, day camp junior caddie, facilitating flag ceremonies and leading songs and games. activity resources for many of the sessions can be found in the second part of the plan., volunteers leading the activities may customize them to best suit the needs of the girl scouts and the types of activities they are being prepared to lead for troop, service unit events, or day camp activities..

Safety Awards are earned by following a five-step process for being safe, tailored for each grade level.

Requirements can be found in each program level's  girl’s guide to girl scouting ..

Service to Girl Scouting bars are earned by volunteering at least 20 hours for Girl Scouts.

Requirements can be found in the cadette, senior, and ambassador  girl’s guide to girl scouting ..

For: Daisy–Ambassador

Hey there girl scout go-getter we know when girls participate in the full scope of the girl scout leadership experience – they can take on anything show the world that you are an expert girl scout by completing the 10 key experiences to have a well-rounded girl scout year and earn the ultimate girl scout year award. to earn the ultimate girl scout year award troops/girl scouts will:, meet an average of twice per month* during the school year (during the months the troop meets) hold a family meeting (troops)/meet with your juliette mentor (individually registered girl scouts) keep it girl scout-led complete a leadership journey complete at least one activity or badge from each of the skill-building areas; stem, outdoors, life skills, entrepreneurship explore the outdoors and/or go camping attend a council event, service unit event, or plan a field trip - virtual or in person participate in the girl scout cookie program attend or hold an end-of-year celebration or event participate in at least one summer activity (examples: troop camp, troop meeting, field trip), *note for the 2020-2021 year, troops could meet once per month and meet the ultimate girl scout award requirements..

For: Senior–Ambassador (must be currently enrolled in grade 10)

This award is for girl scouts who mentor a girl scout daisy, brownie, or junior group outside of the camp experience. projects should span 3–6 months., find a mentor volunteer who is currently the adult volunteer for a group of girl scouts at the level you’d like to work with. this volunteer will help you through your training and internship, and you’ll help the volunteer with her group of girl scouts for the 3-6 month period. determine 2-3 goals for this training and what you would like to learn and practice. completed program aide training. (this may have occurred during your cadette years.) create and implement a thoughtful program based on a journey or badge that lasts over four or more sessions. be responsible for designing, planning, and evaluating the activities. if you’re passionate about a topic like art or technology, you could design the activities around the area you love or in which you have expertise..

Girl Scouts earn this award by participating in globally themed activities and projects to honor Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in other countries.

Girl scouts of the usa requirements.

Follow these customizable troop plans to complete fun badge activities, make a difference in your community, and explore your world.

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We know you want to make a difference in the world—and have fun doing it. You’ll be able to do just that when you go on a Girl Scout Journey.

You’ll team up with friends to:

Identify a problem you want to do something about  

Come up with a creative solution  

Create a team plan to make that solution a reality  

Put your plan into action  

Talk about what you learned—and what you can’t wait to do next!  

There are three series of Journeys to choose from at every grade level:

You’ll pick the Journey topic that interests you most, whether it’s caring for animals , helping others get healthy and fit, spreading kindness, saving the planet, taking a stand for girls , creating community—or any other issue that’s really important to you.

As you go on your Journey, you’ll earn awards to put on your uniform. They’ll let others know about the awesome things you’ve done—and remind you of what you accomplished and the fun you had along the way.

For more about the Girl Scout Journeys, visit Girl Scouts of the USA’s Journey page . 

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• Badge and Patch Programs
• What's New
• Highest Awards
• Faith Programing and Awards

What will you try next?

Build skills when you earn a badge, journey or award.

Excited to go camping for the first time? Want to try your hand at coding your first website? Ready to work toward climate justice? As a Girl Scout, there are so many ways to try something new or take a passion to the next level.

Explore a wide variety of topics and try something new!

Dig into an interest and learn even more while making a difference in your community.

Show the world what you’re capable of by earning the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver or Gold Award!

Discover how you can connect your faith with your Girl Scouting activities.

Learn where to place badges, patches, awards and more!

Badges and Journeys

• Camp and Outdoors
• Highest Awards

What will you try next?

Build skills when you earn a badge or journey.

Excited to go camping for the first time? Want to try your hand at coding your first website? Ready to work towards climate justice? As a Girl Scout, there are so many ways to try something new or take a passion to the next level. Badges and Journeys will build your skills and show the world what you’re capable of accomplishing.

Start exploring a world of possibility.

Additional Awards by Age Level

Consider these additional award guides for your Girl Scout.

Earning badges is a great way to try a new skill or get better at one you love.

Girl Scout Journeys give you the chance to dig into an interest andlearn even more. Find your next one to earn.

There are now new ways for Girl Scouts of all ages to explore their world, whether online or unplugged!

We offer girls opportunities for new adventures while earning badges. Check out the patch programs available to girls and troops.

Badges and Journeys

• Camp and Outdoors
• Highest Awards
• For Cookie Sellers
• Girl Scout Travel
• Community Partner Programs
• Council Patch Programs

What will you try next?

Build skills when you earn a badge or journey.

Excited to go camping for the first time? Want to try your hand at coding your first website? Ready to work towards climate justice? As a Girl Scout, there are so many ways to try something new or take a passion to the next level. Badges and Journeys will build your skills and show the world what you’re capable of accomplishing.

Start exploring a world of possibility.

We add new badges, awards, and activities each year. There's always something new to discover.

Earning badges is a great way to try a new skill or get better at one you love.

Girl Scout Journeys give you the chance to dig into an interest and learn even more.

Badges and Journeys

• High Awards
• Girl Leadership Opportunities
• Renew Your Membership
• Program Guide
• Tea & Talk

What will you try next?

You earn Girl Scout badges when you try your hand at a new skill. You could build a robot, learn photography, camp with your troop, or write a book of short stories and so much more. Visit the  Badge and Award Explorer  for details on every badge available for a Girl Scout to earn!

Girl Scout journeys are multi-session experiences in which girls dig deeper into interests and use the skills gained along the way to make a difference in your community. While badges show the world you’ve learned a new skill, Journey awards say, “I found a way to make a difference.” Check out how to start your  journey today .

Girl Scout patch programs enable girls to explore their interests, connect with their community and take action on causes that they care about. enable girls to explore their interests, connect with their community and take action on causes that they care about. E xplore the many patch programs GSWCF has to offer. 

Earning badges is a great way to try a new skill or get better at one you love.

Girl Scout Journeys give you the chance to dig into an interest and learn even more. Find your next one to earn.

Patch programs enable girls to explore their interests, connect with their community and take action on causes that they care about.

In addition to patches, badges and journeys, here are other awards that girls can earn through Girl Scouts and community organizations. 

We add new badges, awards, and activities each year. There's always something new to discover.

Girl Scout Journeys give you the chance to dig into an interest and learn even more.

Badges and Journeys

• Camp, Outdoors, & Travel
• Highest Awards
• For Older Girl Scouts
• Program Partners

What will you try next?

Build skills when you earn a badge or journey.

Excited to go camping for the first time? Want to try your hand at coding your first website? Ready to work towards climate justice? As a Girl Scout, there are so many ways to try something new or take a passion to the next level. Badges and Journeys will build your skills and show the world what you’re capable of accomplishing.

Start exploring a world of possibility.

We add new badges, awards, and activities each year. There's always something new to discover.

Earning badges is a great way to try a new skill or get better at one you love.

Girl Scout Journeys give you the chance to dig into an interest and learn even more.

Additional Awards

In addition to badges, Journeys, and Girl Scouts’ Highest Awards, here are other awards that Girl Scouts can earn through Girl Scouts and community organizations.

All Grade Levels

Girls can learn what their faith and Girl Scouting have in common through earning faith-based awards, including the  My Promise, My Faith  pin and Religious Recognitions. You can earn the My Promise, My Faith pin once a year, every year you are in Girl Scouts. 

Additional Resources:

• My Promise, My Faith Award FAQ
• My Promise, My Faith Directions
• To Serve God Religious Awards

Cadette, Senior, Ambassador

Community Service Bars are earned by making a difference in the community and practicing Girl Scout values by volunteering at least 20 hours for an organization. Before starting, you should complete and submit the  Community Service Bar Application . Once approved, you should record all the hours you volunteer to share with your Troop Leader, who can purchase the Community Service Bar once you complete it. Learn more in    The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting .

Service to Girl Scouting Bars  are earned by volunteering at least 20 hours for the Girl Scouts. You might volunteer your time for a special event for younger girls, be an office assistant for your council or service unit, or help with special projects. You should record all the hours you volunteer to share with your Troop Leader, who can purchase the Service to Girl Scouting Bar once you complete.

The Journey Summit Award Pin is earned by girls who have completed three National Leadership Journeys at their grade level. The colored border around each pin corresponds to their grade level. This award can be earned by girls in all program levels: Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador. This is the highest award that a Girl Scout Daisy and a Girl Scout Brownie can earn.

Safety Awards are earned by following a five-step process for being safe, tailored for each grade level.  Find your grade level's steps in    The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting .

This award is earned by earning a Leader in Award (LiA) badge, and assisting younger girls by sharing your skills, passion, and experience over the course of six activity sessions. Learn more in the    Program Aide Girl Workbook . 

• Program Aide Facilitator's Guide
• Program Aide Evaluation

The  Girl Scout Global Action Award  calls for girls to address the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals by discovering, connecting, and taking action in their communities and the world. There are two sets of content: one for younger Girl Scouts (Daisy, Brownie, Juniors) and one for older Girl Scouts (Cadette, Senior, Ambassador). The Global Action award is an official national award, so Girl Scouts can wear it on their vest or sash. 

  Seniors and Ambassadors

This award is earned by experienced campers by combining their love for the outdoors with their leadership skills and goals. Learn more about our  camp leadership programs.

Seniors and Ambassadors

This award is earned by mentoring younger Girl Scouts outside of the camp experience. Your VIT project should span a three-to-six-month period Learn more in    The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting .

Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors

This award is given to a Girl Scout who is a leader in her community.  To earn the Torch Award , a Girl Scout must complete one Leadership Journey, and serve a full term in a leadership position at her school, place of worship, library, community center, or other organization that is important to her.

All girls who participate in the Girl Scout Cookie Program are eligible to earn the annual  Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pin , which they earn by developing essential business skills.

  All Grade Levels

This award is given to a girl who has shown presence of mind and true Girl Scout spirit saving life or attempting to save life without risk to the candidate’s own life.  Apply today .

This award is given to a girl who has shown extraordinary heroism saving life or attempting to save life with risk to the candidate’s own life.  Apply today .

Every year, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world celebrate February 22 as a day of international friendship called  World Thinking Day . To earn this award, Girl Scouts will explore the theme's meaning and plan and carry out a Take Action project that makes a difference. There are two sets of content: one for younger Girl Scouts (Daisy, Brownie, Juniors) and one for older Girl Scouts (Cadette, Senior, Ambassador).

Check out the latest badges and activities for Girl Scouts.

Badges, Journeys, and Patches

• Highest Awards
• Clubs and Teams
• Opportunities for Older Girl Scouts
• Travel Opportunities
• Innovation Labs

What will you try next?

Start exploring a world of possibility. There are so many new experiences awaiting you from learning how to pitch a tent, paint a portrait, code a website, grow a garden, or stand up for a cause you believe in. 

Badges, journeys, and patches will shape your skills and show yourself and the world what you are capable of accomplishing.

You earn Girl Scout badges when you try your hand at a new skill. You could build a robot, learn photography, camp with your troop, or write a book of short stories and so much more. Visit the Badge and Award Explorer for details on every badge available for a Girl Scout to earn!

Girl Scout journeys are multi-session experiences in which girls dig deeper into interests and use the skills gained along the way to make a difference in your community. While badges show the world you’ve learned a new skill, Journey awards say, “I found a way to make a difference.” Check out how to start your journey today .

Each level of Girl Scouts offers new experiences and opportunities to earn badges and journeys. 

Girl Scout patch programs provide girls with opportunities to take part in special events to learn new skills, network, and have fun when GSGLA partners with local companies or guests. Troops can also create their own patch program or select from a variety of existing fun-patches!

Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors There are unique plants, animals, and people, native only to the region that we call home. Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors will learn about these elements and tie together the knowledge of Greater LA’s unique natural and cultural history. 

• Ambassadors

All Levels  Girl scouts make connections to communities and all around the world. Let’s make a new connection – to our planet. Climate change and global warming is changing our planet and affects our lives. Find out how Girl Scouts of all levels can help! 

• Learn more 

All Levels Daisies through Ambassadors will learn the skills needed to make outdoor living fun, enjoyable, and easy! 

Juniors, Cadettes, and Seniors The Guide Dogs of America patch program is to help Junior, Cadette, and Senior Girl Scouts facilitate knowledge of raising and caring for specialty guide dogs. 

All Levels Most Girl Scouts know that JPL builds rovers and NASA sends astronauts into space. Did you know that NASA and JPL also keep an eye on our home planet – Earth? Understanding Earth from the viewpoint of space helps us understand and connect to our changing world. 

All Levels By earning the Justice patch, girls will develop a sense of fairness, and an understanding of why we have laws and how laws can be changed. Girls will also learn how laws are designed to help people, as well as the role of lawyers and judges in the community. Daisies to Ambassadors who want to earn a Justice patch must meet a judge and take a tour of a courthouse. 

While courthouses are currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you can still meet a judge and earn a Justice patch! Please  email Jan Zari  to schedule a virtual meeting with a federal judge.

Brownies and Juniors Brownies and Juniors will learn about, experience, enjoy, and help support the health, welfare, and habitat of marine animals of Southern California. 

Juniors Mission Trails is designed for Junior Girl Scouts to learn about life along the Mission Trail and how the blending of cultures contributed to our California heritage. 

Brownies The Starry Skies patch program for Brownies teaches girls about astronomy and constellations, while relating them to important issues here on Earth, such as light pollution and space junk. Brownies can earn a patch doing fun, educational activities while working toward completing their Journey: It’s Your World-Change It! Brownie Quest. 

All Levels The Tournament of Roses patch program is designed to teach girls about the Tournament of Roses Parade and the preparations required to make it happen, the role of volunteers, and related places of interest in Pasadena. 

• Take quiz  (required to earn patch). 
• Order patch  (upon completion of program requirements).

Badges and Journeys

• Camp and Outdoors
• Highest Awards
• For Cookie Sellers
• CSA Meetups

What will you try next?

Build skills when you earn a badge or journey.

Excited to go camping for the first time? Want to try your hand at coding your first website? Ready to work towards climate justice? As a Girl Scout, there are so many ways to try something new or take a passion to the next level. Badges and Journeys will build your skills and show the world what you’re capable of accomplishing.

Start exploring a world of possibility.

Earning badges is a great way to try a new skill or get better at one you love.

Girl Scout Journeys give you the chance to dig into an interest and learn even more. Find your next one to earn.

A Girl Scout patch is earned when participating in a special event or activity. 

Badges, Journeys, and Awards

• Highest Awards
• Badge Explorer
• Mental Wellness and Inclusion
• Getting Outdoors

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? As a Girl Scout there are hundreds of ways for you to discover something new or take your current passion to the next level.

And badges, Journeys, and awards show the world your accomplishments.

So what are you waiting for? Start exploring badges and awards—and a world of possibility.

Get these newly updated Award Logs and Badge Charts for each grade level. Print these out for reference, and to replace the versions in The Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting . 

Daisies  Badge & Award Chart  (PDF)

Brownies Badge & Award Chart  (PDF)

Juniors Badge & Award Chart  (PDF)

Cadettes Badge & Award Chart  (PDF)

Seniors Badge & Award Chart  (PDF)

Ambassadors Badge & Award Chart  (PDF)

New badges so that every dreamer and go-getter can learn something new and keep exploring our world.

Girl Scout Activities to Try

Badges and Journeys

• Camp and Outdoors
• The STEAM Center
• Highest Awards
• The Family Experience
• Find Adventures

What will you try next?

Build skills when you earn a badge or journey.

Excited to go camping for the first time? Want to try your hand at coding your first website? Ready to work towards climate justice? As a Girl Scout, there are so many ways to try something new or take a passion to the next level. Badges and Journeys will build your skills and show the world what you’re capable of accomplishing.

Start exploring a world of possibility.

We add new badges, awards, and activities each year. There's always something new to discover.

Earning badges is a great way to try a new skill or get better at one you love.

Girl Scout Journeys give you the chance to dig into an interest and learn even more.

Patch programs provide Girl Scouts an opportunity to explore their interests and expand their horizons while earning a fun patch.

Badges and Journeys

• Camp and Outdoors
• Highest Awards
• For Cookie Sellers
• Enhance your Experience

What will you try next?

Build skills when you earn a badge or journey.

Excited to go camping for the first time? Want to try your hand at coding your first website? Ready to work towards climate justice? As a Girl Scout, there are so many ways to try something new or take a passion to the next level. Badges and Journeys will build your skills and show the world what you’re capable of accomplishing.

Start exploring a world of possibility.

We add new badges, awards, and activities each year. There's always something new to discover.

Earning badges is a great way to try a new skill or get better at one you love.

Girl Scout Journeys give you the chance to dig into an interest and learn even more.

Check out GSOH's special patch programs, featuring The House That She Built, Generation RX & more!

Earn a Patch at Home

You can learn about mental wellness or discover exciting career opportunities in construction with GSOH's Patch Kits. New this year, we have kits you can order for pickup or delivery that help you earn the Ready. Resiliant. Strong! patch or The House That She Built patch. Kits come with everything you need to get started.

Girl Scout Journeys give you the chance to dig into an interest andlearn even more. Find your next one to earn.

Badges and Journeys

• What's New
• Council's Own Badges and Patches
• Global Action Award

What will you try next?

Build skills when you earn a badge or journey.

Excited to go camping for the first time? Want to try your hand at coding your first website? Ready to work towards climate justice? As a Girl Scout, there are so many ways to try something new or take a passion to the next level. Badges and Journeys will build your skills and show the world what you’re capable of accomplishing.

Start exploring a world of possibility.

We add new badges, awards, and activities each year. There's always something new to discover.

Earning badges is a great way to try a new skill or get better at one you love.

Girl Scout Journeys give you the chance to dig into an interest and learn even more.

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Local students receive highest Girl Scouts achievement

(WJBF) – Two local high school students have received the highest achievement within the Girl Scouts….The Gold Award.

Scarlett Glover created informational graphics, built PVC pipe fishing line disposal units, and wrote a children’s book to educate people on how pollution affects the ocean.

Katelyn Williams developed a pamphlet on animal assisted therapy for children, and along with a team created, designed and donated a goat obstacle course to a local farm.

10 middle school students won the silver award and 16 elementary students won the bronze.

Congratulations to them all!

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