My Very Own Girl Scout Cookie Booth Calculator: How Many Cookies to Order for Booth Sales

Happy First Week of Girl Scout Cookie Booths!

My Service Unit's Girl Scout cookies are being delivered by semi-trucks this week, and this weekend is my troop's inaugural cookie booth of the season. This is my younger kid's last year in Girl Scouts, and therefore my final year of cookie captaincy. And so, like a Girl Scout Ambassador earning the My Cookie Resume badge, it's time to share what I've learned!

If you're a returning troop, I've written before about my VERY involved process of calculating super accurate predictions of how many cookies to order for booth sales. That process was crucial during the years that my Girl Scout troop was routinely selling 10,000+ boxes of cookies per season, because even a small error in percentage REALLY adds up when you multiply it by 10,000. One year, I miscalculated how many Trefoils we'd need for our Initial Order so badly that it took us almost the entire season to sell just that Initial Order--yikes! 

The last couple of years, however, as the kids have grown up and everyone's high school graduation is now in sight, they've become more focused on spending all those cookie profits on cool adventures, and less on earning even more piles of gold to swim around in like Scrooge McDuck, so cookie sales have chilled out A LOT. That means, as well, that I can chill out on the math quite a bit. So here's my MUCH more casual method of calculation that works just fine for troops whose total sales goal is less than 2,000 boxes. 

And an even bigger cheat sheet: I'll also tell you exactly what percentages we're ordering for booths here in our Central Indiana council, so you can do the same if you think your customers will have the same preferences as our Hoosiers. NOBODY should have to suffer through a season of trying to upsell customers on Trefoils!

The situation that makes this calculation method work particularly well for my troop is that, as a well-established Girl Scout troop, we have a well-established non-Hot Spot location. We've spent years crafting a warm relationship with this business, and during cookie season it's our primary selling spot. So unlike in that booth analytics post where I showed you all my bar graphs comparing different locations at different times over the course of the cookie season, this year I mostly only have to calculate for a single location.

I've also got fewer kids who want to sell at booths this year, so unlike our heyday years when I might have had three booths going simultaneously and some kind of booth running for something like 15 hours over the course of the weekend, this year it will probably just be one or two booths, for probably a max of 4-5 hours, over the course of an entire weekend. It's no longer a struggle to simply have enough cookies in the troop stock to send to booths, so I can afford to be a LOT more chill about precise ordering. 

I miss the excitement... but I don't miss the stress!

ANYWAY...

For a returning troop to make a reasonably precise prediction about cookie percentages for a booth at a single location, find three booth sheets from that location last year. You want booth sheets from super early in the cookie season (and you should be really encouraging the kids to sell hard super early, because that's when your sales will be highest!), and from booths in which you had a full inventory and didn't sell out of anything. You're not going to know how many Toffee Tastics you could have sold if your booth didn't have them in the first place!

For example, I originally pulled this booth sheet, but when I sat down with it I immediately realized that it wouldn't work:

We ran out of Adventurefuls at that booth, dang it! I can't calculate how many we sold if we didn't have them for the entire time!

This one works!

And you can see that I already did my percentage calculations for it--I should hope I did, because Initial Orders were due last week!

To calculate percentages of each cookie, you need to know 1) the total number of physical boxes sold (don't count donations!) and 2) the total number of each type of cookie sold.

The calculation is this:

Type of Cookie = x% of Total Sold

You plug in the numbers for the type of cookie and the total sold, then solve for x.

For instance, Lemon Ups:

9 = x% of 262

9/262 =x%

After you get the answer for 9/262=.034, multiply it by 100/move the decimal two places to the right to get the percent

3.4 =x%

Complete that calculation for each type of cookie, and you'll know what percentages of each you sold at that booth.

Do the same calculations for two more booth sheets, then average them to find the average percent of each type of cookie sold.

Here are the percentages I ordered:

• ADVENTUREFULS: 6%
• LEMONUPS: 4% 
• TREFOILS: 4%
• DOSIDOS: 8%
• SAMOAS: 21%
• TAGALONGS: 11% (I might have under-ordered these, so I'll throw in an extra case when I stock the booth)
• THIN MINTS: 43% (I might have over-ordered these, but you can ALWAYS sell Thin Mints)
• S'MORES: 2%
• TOFFEE TASTICS: 2% (be very conservative about these, because they're SO hard to sell if you overstock them. If you happen to sell out at a booth, just have your troop's Digital Cookie QR code on hand so customers can order for Girl Delivery)

So you know at what percentage you should order; now, you have to figure out how many total boxes to order!

For this, you're not going to average. Instead, if you're a returning troop, find your top-selling booth and calculate that one, then add a little more for optimism and to make completely sure that you won't run out. Our top-selling booth last year sold 262 boxes of physical cookies (don't count donations!) over 5 hours. Divide 262 by 5, and they sold 52.4 boxes per hour. I'll round that up to 60 per hour.

To decide how many boxes of each type of cookie to bring to that booth this year, then, I just have to know how many hours it will run. If it runs for, say, 2 hours, then I should bring 120 boxes of cookies at the minimum, and early in the season I'll pad that even more if I've got the troop stock to do it. I'll definitely throw in another case of Tagalongs so that I don't have to run an emergency case over mid-booth!

And if I have the troop stock, I will ALWAYS round up to the nearest case. I never send partial cases if I can get away with it, because they're just that more unwieldy to carry and count. 

To do the math, break each percentage back down to its decimal, then multiply by 120.

Here are the cookies I would bring to this two-hour booth:

• ADVENTUREFULS: .06 x 120 = 7.2 boxes = 1 CASE
• LEMONUPS: .04 is smaller than .06 so I'm not even going to calculate; I'll just bring 1 CASE
• TREFOILS: 1 CASE
• DOSIDOS: .08 x 120 = 9.6 boxes = 1 CASE, but sometimes DoSiDos randomly sell like wildfire, so if I have it I might even bring 3
• SAMOAS: .21 x 120 = 25.2 boxes = 3 CASES
• TAGALONGS: .11 x 120 =13.2, but I'm worried I underordered so I'm going to throw even another case in there and bring 3 CASES
• THIN MINTS: .43 x 120 = 51.6 = 5 CASES
• S'MORES: 1 CASE
• TOFFEE TASTICS: 1 CASE

If you're a first-year troop, it's SO hard to give you an estimate of how many cookies to bring to your booth. Per-hour rates are very location-specific, and honestly, they're very troop-specific, too! One of my troop's greatest sources of pride is how HARD they work at cookie booths. The kids are all highly experienced, they're very active sellers with multiple tactics, they work specifically to up-sell and solicit cookie donations, and their per-hour sales rate is, therefore, higher than kids who don't put themselves out there that much or are less well-practiced in salesmanship. 

If you're a first-year troop, there are a couple of strategies you can use to help you predict how many boxes of cookies to order for booth sales. One is to use your troop's selling goal, calculated by adding up each kid's individual selling goal, as a target. Order maybe 50% of that at your Initial Order, and for the first couple of booths, bring as much troop stock as you can carry and keep track of. Your goal will be to not run out of cookies so you can get good per-hour sales estimates for future booths. 

If your Service Unit has an active Facebook group or well-attended Service Unit meetings, you can also consult other troop leaders to see what they bring. Just keep in mind that your mileage will vary quite a bit regarding answers! There will be a troop leader who will confidently tell you something like "oh, a couple of cases of this and a couple of cases of that, etc." because they simply don't keep track, or another troop leader who will give you an extremely low number because their kids spend every booth staring at their phones instead of selling, or another troop leader who tells you a GIANT number because their kids are cookie-selling machines.

I've never tried this particular tactic, but I'd also maybe recommend calling your council's cookie staff and asking them if they, by any chance, keep track of booth averages or per-hour sales for your Service Unit booths or even specific Hot Spot booths. They should, because they certainly have all those numbers available to them, but who knows if they're actually doing anything with those numbers, sigh. If it was me on staff you wouldn't even believe how many pie charts and line graphs I'd be shoving in your face!

Y'all, I really can't believe this is my last year selling Girl Scout cookies. What do people even DO with their February when they don't have a house full of cookie boxes?!?

P.S. Want to know more about all the weird math I have my kids do, as well as our other wanderings and wonderings? Check out my Facebook page!

The Post-Girl Scout Cookie Season Cookie Prep Meeting

Every year, the most annoying thing about Girl Scout cookie season is figuring out how to fit in a Girl Scout troop meeting to prep for it. My troop has been selling cookies so long that they don't need a training meeting, just an email with relevant dates and any changes from last year. But every year we always DO need something new prepped, new donation cans or signage or other marketing materials--and who has time for that between Winter Break and a cookie sale start date of early January?

This year, we had a collective revelation: why not have a post-Girl Scout cookie season meeting to prep for the next year's sale? We know exactly what materials we need to replace, we've got brand-new marketing ideas fresh in our minds, and we won't have to rush or be stressed out. As an added bonus, we've got a full stash of empty cookie boxes to use as crafting supplies. 

Y'all, our plan worked BRILLIANTLY! The meeting was relaxed and low-stress, the kids had tons of ideas, and I've got the comfy feeling of knowing that we'll be going into our next cookie season with almost all of our materials already created and ready to go.

During this post-cookie season meeting, Seniors earned the My Cookie Network badge and Ambassadors earned the Cookie Influencer badge.

Pre-Meeting Prep Work

Before the meeting, I ordered the badges, printed photos of the troop doing cool stuff over the years, bought postcard stamps, formed an agreement with our local animal shelter that they would love to have the corrugated cardboard cat scratchers we wanted to make, and met up with various other troop leaders here and anon to take their empty corrugated cardboard cookie cases off their hands. 

As a Little Brownie Bakers troop, the kids really wanted to taste-test the ABC Bakers cookies. We also had a brand-new cookie this year, the Raspberry Rally, that NOBODY had tasted because it hadn't been available for in-person sales! Raspberry Rally was only available as a shipped cookie, during a specific ordering window only, so my night owl teenager got onto the troop's Digital Cookie site at 12:01 am opening day and ordered us some Raspberry Rallies.

Good thing she did, because by 9:00 am other parents and troop leaders were already in the Facebook group griping that it was sold out!

I asked around my Craft Knife Facebook page to find someone whose kid was an ABC Bakers Girl Scout, and I bought the troop a selection of ABC Bakers cookies that we could compare to our Little Brownie Bakers cookies.

My own Girl Scout had to miss most of this meeting, so to earn the part of the Cookie Influencer badge that she'd miss, she baked the Original Girl Scout Cookie, using the original recipe, to share with the rest of the troop during the meeting.

Step 1: Become an authority in your cookie business.

Because kids were earning two levels of badges simultaneously, we ended up doing activities somewhere in the middle. When these Girl Scout Seniors level up and want to earn the Ambassador badge, we'll just do different activities!

To be an expert in the Girl Scout cookie business, you need to know all about your cookies--how they look, how they smell, how they taste. You should also know how to compare/contrast them with other cookies from the same bakery and the other bakery, and other commercial and homemade cookies.

We taste-tested my teenager's homemade original recipe Girl Scout cookies, both so we would know how those original cookies tasted and how they compare to their closest cousin, the Trefoil. 

Here's the original Girl Scout cookie recipe. The dough wants to be sticky, but refrigerate it instead of adding extra flour, or your finished cookies will be bland. It's impossible to make a truly authentic recreation, however, and your Girl Scouts should try to guess why!

Do YOU know? It's because none of these ingredients are the same as they were way back in 1922! Your eggs, milk, and butter were farm-fresh and unpasteurized, organic and grass-fed. Your sugar was made from beets, not sugar cane. Even flour manufacturing has changed numerous times since then. Also, ovens! This cookie recipe calls for a "quick oven," which most modern interpretations set at about 350 degrees, but there weren't thermometers, so cooks just sort of figured out a method and used their own experiences to set the temperature, which would also have fluctuated constantly.

We also taste-tested the Raspberry Rallies, and surprisingly, nobody was a fan! Some kids thought they would taste better frozen (we LOVE frozen Thin Mints in this troop!), and I personally thought they would have been delicious with a raspberry jam layer. But alas, they were just Thin Mints with raspberry flavoring instead of mint. And interestingly, my council has ALREADY sent out an announcement that we won't be selling them next year! Goodbye, Raspberry Rallies--we hardly knew ye!

The main event, however, was the Blindfolded Taste Test. I brought enough bandanas so that each person who wanted to play could have their own, and a couple of kids who didn't want to play helped me. The taste-testers blindfolded themselves, and the helpers and I donned disposable gloves (we use these for all our Girl Scout food prep!) and set dueling cookies before each taste-tester. The only tricky thing to remember is which baker you put on which side! When we'd handed out the two cookies for that round, the taste-testers sampled them both and announced 1) which cookie was more delicious, and 2) which cookie they thought was our Little Brownie Baker version vs. which was the ABC Baker version.

This activity was so fun for everyone! Of course, it only works when the cookies from different bakeries look identical, so it didn't work for, say, Thin Mints, which are smooth when they come from Little Brownie Bakers but crinkly when they come from ABC Bakers--

--but for Trefoils, Do-Si-Dos vs. Peanut Butter Sandwiches, Samoas vs. Caramel deLites, Tagalongs vs. Peanut Butter Patties, and Adventurefuls, they're similar enough that you can't tell them apart without looking very closely... which you can't do when you're blindfolded, mwa-ha-ha!

Our troop of cookie experts had a lot of fun comparing and contrasting and mostly--but not always!--guessing our own cookies correctly, and we had plenty of leftovers so that everyone could take more samples to taste-test home with them.

Step 2: Set cookie business goals and develop a new skill.

After the taste-testing, we spent the rest of the meeting working on these various projects while chatting and munching cookies!

At our Girl Scout cookie booths, the kids sometimes use posters and sometimes don't, but unlike some of our other decorations, we don't really have a good stash of ready-to-go posters. Time to fix that! I set out quarter-sheets of posterboard, along with lots of photos of our troop doing cool stuff over the years, and markers, pencils, glue sticks, etc. The kids could work individually or in groups, with the goal of making posters each tightly focused on one NON-COOKIE theme. 

Because do you know why people buy Girl Scout cookies even if they're not super revved up about the cookies?

They buy cookies to support Girl Scouts! So kids who can talk confidently about what they want to do with their cookie profits, as well as show off all the cool stuff they've already done with their cookie profits, inspire the people who want to support Girl Scouts to support them even more. It's also good for the kids to remember the purpose of all the hard work they put in selling cookies, as well as to celebrate all their awesome adventures.

And on this day, the kids made some great posters! Now we've got posters about camping, about high adventure, about friendship, and about our troop trip to Mexico that we can mix and match at cookie booths. Since they're smaller, we can set up a couple at a time, even, and I think they'll be interesting enough to draw eyes to them... and over to the kids' cookie booth!

Step 3: Create and share your value proposition.

The activities we did for Steps 2-4 could be swapped to meet any of these steps, to be honest, because a good marketing campaign is multi-faceted. So just as those posters do a wonderful job sharing the kids' value propositions, it turned out that making, writing, and sending postcards made from upcycled Girl Scout cookie boxes enabled many of the kids to learn a new skill!

Tell me: do YOUR Girl Scouts know how to write, address, and stamp a postcard? Because many of mine didn't! It took some of them a few tries to get everything laid out properly, so even better that we were using perfectly free, easily recyclable materials!

For this activity, the kids each picked a couple of the troop's shipped cookies customers and wrote them a personal thank-you note. They thanked them, said something they learned during cookie sales or something they'd use their cookie profits for, and finished with something else thankful that wasn't a thank-you. This was also a good time to sign the troop thank-you notes that we give, along with a box of Girl Scout cookies, to businesses that let us have a cookie booth on their property. For those thank-you notes, I mount a cute troop photo to a trefoil that I cut out of green paper, then just have the kids sign the back. It's cute, quick, and easy!

Step 4: Create a marketing campaign.

All of this is part of an integrated marketing campaign, but for this specific step, I got the kids to stock the troop back up with decorated donation cans. At each cookie booth we have one donation can for donating cookies to charity (for the past couple of years, our troop has been donating cookies to the city's emergency youth shelter), and one donation can for donating money straight to our troop. I don't understand why these donation cans get SO beat up over the course of a Girl Scout cookie season, but OMG we are constantly needing to replace donation cans! On top of that, we try to keep at least two full cookie booth set-ups to make busy selling weekends easier, so we're looking at six new donation cans nearly every single year.

Fun fact: the only correct donation cans are either 1) a plastic protein powder canister or 2) a giant plastic peanut butter jar. In my top photo, I don't know what that can on the right is, but it's not going to last, sigh.

Step 5: Leave a legacy.

It's important to pay good works forward, so just as the community supports these kids by buying Girl Scout cookies from them, the kids also give back to the community in other ways. We've got our yearly cookie donation to the youth emergency shelter, but this year, I also thought it would be nice to upcycle some of our massive pile of cardboard waste by creating these corrugated cardboard cat scratchers for our local animal shelter.

Look how many the kids were able to make during the course of just one meeting!

I'd love to find a way to encourage the troop to make more cat scratchers independently during the course of the next cookie season, because we have SO much cardboard waste, but I don't know--they're pretty time-consuming, and teenagers are the busiest people I know!

The kids LOVED this meeting, and it worked really well in so many ways: we got a lot of genuinely productive work done, we did some charity work, we ate delicious snacks, we got to be creative, we looked at cute pictures of our troop over the years and went, "Awww!", we had plenty of time to chat while our hands were busy, and we learned new things like how to address a postcard and how Peanut Butter Patties taste just a little different from Tagalongs. 

I hope our upcoming meeting, in which we're going to plan a Harvest badge to earn, start planning a big 2024 troop trip, and get several kids started on their Gold Award paperwork, goes just as well!

Every Council's Own Girl Scout Fun Patch Program That Your Girl Scouts Can Earn from Anywhere

Welcome back to my series in which I am listing, week by week, topic by topic, every single Council's Own Girl Scout fun patch program that your Girl Scouts can earn from everywhere!

My Girl Scout troop enjoys earning Council's Own fun patches, as well as official badges and retired badges. I usually look for a fun patch that they can earn in addition to a badge whenever we're planning a big project or a trip, etc. This list is essentially just my own research written down for easy reference.

This is the complete master list of council-owned fun patches. I only included fun patch programs that fit the following criteria:

1. Girl Scouts can earn this fun patch wherever they are. I did not include any fun patch programs that have site-specific criteria, unless I felt that those criteria would be easy to substitute and still maintain the point of the fun patch program. I also didn't include fun patch programs that require time-specific criteria that have already passed, such as patches programs designed for the 2020 COVID lockdowns. I noted in the description of each patch when substitutions would be required.
2. Girl Scouts can obtain the council's requirements to earn this fun patch. I found several instances in which the council still sells a specific fun patch, but has deleted all the requirements from its website. If I couldn't find an easy link to those requirements from another site, I did not include the patch.
3. Girl Scouts can obtain the physical fun patch. There were also several instances in which councils still host the requirements for a fun patch program, but no longer sell the patch (or, as in the case of a few GSAK patches, they have fewer than ten remaining). If it unlikely for a Girl Scout to be able to obtain the fun patch, I did not include it. The link to purchase each fun patch is in the caption for its graphic.

ART AND CRAFTS

The Art of Jazz GSLE

The Art of Jazz, Girl Scouts of Louisiana East. Experience and learn to appreciate jazz music.

Eco Art GSC

Eco Art, Girl Scouts of Citrus. Create art on the issue of environmentalism. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the Art badges.

Fashion GSSEF

Fashion, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida. Learn about the history of fashion and the fashion industry.

Girls of "Note" GSNETX

Girls of "Note," Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. Learn traditional Girl Scout songs... and sing them! This fun patch program pairs well with the Girl Scout Way badges.

Leatherworks GSSEF

Leatherworks, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida. Learn about leatherworking and its history and culture. 

Stylish Artist GSDH

Stylish Artist, Girl Scouts of Dakota Horizons. Try activities from different fields of art.

CULTURE, DIVERSITY, AND EQUITY

All About Guide Dogs GSNC

All About Guide Dogs, Girl Scouts of Naussau County. Learn about the process of guide dog training and proper etiquette around guide dogs. This would pair well with the Girl Scout Senior Voice for Animals badge. 

GSH Aloha

Aloha, Girl Scouts of Hawaii. Explore the history, culture, and geography of Hawaii. Order the printed guide book and patches directly from the GSOH council shop. My two kids earned this fun patch together as part of a larger Hawaii unit study, and it encouraged them to delve into more cultural components of their study than they might have experienced without it.

American Indian Heritage GSMWLP

American Indian Heritage, Girl Scouts Lakes and Pines. Celebrate Native American cultures by exploring the history and geography of North American native peoples.

American Sign Language GSMW

American Sign Language, Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming. Learn the basics of ASL and about deaf culture. 

Black History Month GSNCCP

Black History Month, Girl Scouts of North Carolina Coastal Pines. Complete a variety of activities themed on Black History Month. The guide book includes plenty of content to fill all of your February troop meetings!

Celebrating Black History GSKSMO

Celebrating Black History, Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri. Learn about Black history and find Black role models by completing the program activities. This would be a good fun patch program for Girl Scouts to complete partly individually and partly as a group.

Chicas GSCNC

Chicas, Girl Scouts Nation's Capital. Explore Hispanic heritage and culture. 

Coat of Many Colors GSCSA

Coat of Many Colors, Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians. Explore issues in poverty and food insecurity through a close reading of the Dolly Parton song. 

Cosplay GSWAP

Cosplay, Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania. Explore the world of cosplay and try your hand at making your own costumes. A trip to a Comic Con would be a fun field trip opportunity!

Discovering Hispanic Heritage GSNCCP

Discovering Hispanic Heritage, Girl Scouts of North Carolina Coastal Pines. Learn about Hispanic heritage and culture by trying out a variety of suggested activities. My Girl Scout troop earned this fun patch as part of our preparation for our Mexico trip last year, and the kids loved it!

D.I.V.E.R.S.I.T.Y. GSMISTS

D.I.V.E.R.S.I.T.Y., Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore. Complete activities that demonstrate the importance of respecting diversity in our society. 

Festival of Trees GSNCA

Festival of Trees, Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama. Includes multicultural, service, and educational activities centered on Christmas. My Girl Scout troop loves to have a Christmas-themed meeting, and actually, this last year, they went ham and planned an entire Christmas-themed camping weekend! I modified the Outdoor Art badge to be Christmas-themed for them, but I LOVE the idea of a fun patch they can earn this year. It looks like this patch program has patches that change yearly, so the troop can make a tradition of earning it.

Global Girls Club GSWPA

Global Girls Club, Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania. Focuses on becoming a global citizen. This fun patch pairs well with World Thinking Day activities and international travel planning.

Guide Dog GSSD

Guide Dog, Girl Scouts of San Diego. Learn about guide dogs and how to behave when they're present. This fun patch program pairs well with the Brownie Pets badge and the Senior Voice for Animals badge.

Heritage Hunt GSSWT

Heritage Hunt, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Learn about the heritage and culture of a people.

HERstory GSHG

HERstory, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia. Have important conversations about diversity, inclusion, equity, and equality. This is a comprehensive program that would fit into any Girl Scout year.

Hispanic Heritage Month GSK

Hispanic Heritage Month, Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. Celebrate Hispanic culture and history.

History of Mardi Gras GSLE

History of Mardi Gras, Girl Scouts of Louisiana East. Learn about the history and culture of Mardi Gras, both in Louisiana and around the world.

Juliette Low Heritage GSMWLP

Juliette Low Heritage, Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines. Discover more about Juliette Low and the early history of Girl Scouting. This fun patch program pairs well with the Girl Scout Way badges.

Lunar New Year GSK

Lunar New Year, Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. Celebrate and learn about Lunar New Year.

Make Every Dance Step Count GSNCCP

Make Every Dance Step Count, Girl Scouts of North Carolina Coastal Pines. Learn about various culture, time periods, and physical skills through the lens of dance. This fun patch pairs well with the Brownie Dancer badge.

Mardi Gras GSSA

Mardi Gras, Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama. Learn about the history and culture of Mardi Gras. You will have to substitute a few site-specific activities, but Mardi Gras is so generally popular that it shouldn't be difficult. This is the perfect fun patch to fill a meeting during Mardi Gras!

Multicultural Awareness GSWCF

Multicultural Awareness, Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. Encourages kids to learn more about other cultures. I think this would be a good fun patch to pair with preparing for a World Thinking Day celebration, since many Service Units (mine included!) treat the event as a Geography Fair.  

Native American Heritage Month GSK

Native American Heritage Month, Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. Celebrate the culture and history of Native Americans.

Peace GSSWTX

Peace, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Complete activities on the subject of peace.

Peace it Together GSOH

Peace it Together, Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland. Complete the anti-bullying program to earn the patch set. This could pair well with a few of the older Girl Scout Journeys, or even as a program that an older Girl Scout troop hosts for their Service Unit as a Journey TAP.

Racial Justice GSCM

Racial Justice, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. Complete this program packet on racial justice and cultural diversity. 

Sisterhood GSAK

Sisterhood, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Learn about strong female role models and forge stronger connections with fellow Girl Scouts. This is a good fun patch program to complete during Women's History Month.

Stand Against Racism GSCTX

Stand Against Racism, Girl Scouts of Central Texas. Earn this badge by learning more about Black history topics and exploring racism and what it means to be anti-racist. This fun patch pairs well with the Democracy badges and Senior Truth Seeker badge.

They are My Friends GSCTX

They are My Friends, Girl Scouts of Central Texas. Have a conversation about diversity, equity, and bias in your community and around the world. This fun patch pairs well with the Cadette Finding Common Ground badge, the Senior Truth Seeker badge, and any of the wellness-themed Journeys like GIRLtopia, MEdia, etc.

GSNC UMOJA

Uniting Members of Joint Ancestry, Girl Scouts of Naussau County. Explores African and African-American culture. My Girl Scout earned this independently, and especially loved learning about African-American choreographers and actors.

We Together GSCM

We Together, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. Celebrate the similarities and differences between people.

What If I Couldn't GSGATL

What If I Couldn't, Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta. Brownies learn about physical disabilities and grow their empathy. Guest speakers who could personify different abilities and allow the Brownies to interact with all different types of people would greatly add to this fun patch program.

GAMES AND SPORTS

Bowling GSOFSI

Bowling, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. Lean the basics of bowling and have fun playing the game. This would be a great fun patch to earn during a troop trip to a bowling alley, especially if you can get a behind-the-scenes tour.

Girls Got Game GSMIDTN

Girls Got Game, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee. Learn about and experience women's sports.

Gymnastics GSOFSI

Gymnastics, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. Visit a gymnastics studio to learn about the sport and practice some simple skills. This would make a good fun patch for a younger Girl Scout troop to earn during a troop trip to a gymnastics studio. 

Let the Games Begin GSK

Let the Games Begin, Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. Learn about the Winter Olympics. You could use this fun patch for the Summer Olympics if you rewrote the winter-themed requirements.

Marathon: Go the Distance GSEM

Marathon: Go the Distance, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. Learn about the history and culture of marathons while preparing to run in a race of your own. This fun patch program pairs well with the Senior Cross Training badge and Ambassador Coaching badge.

Roller Skating GSOFSI

Roller Skating, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. Learn about the sport of roller skating and try roller skating skills. This is a good fun patch to earn with a troop trip to a roller skating rink, especially accompanied by a behind-the-scenes tour.

GEOGRAPHY/HISTORY

100 Years of Votes for Women GSEWNI

100 Years of Votes for Women, Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. Learn about the history of women's suffrage and the importance of voting.

2020 Women's right to Vote Centennial GSMISTS

2020 Women's Right to Vote Centennial, Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore. Learn about the women's suffrage movement and the importance of voting. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the Democracy badges and the Junior Inside Government badge.

Africa to America USAGSO

Africa to America, USA Girl Scouts Overseas. Learn about Africa, Afro-French culture, and African-American culture.

Be a Partner: Sangam GSCM

Be a Partner: Sangam, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. Learn about the WAGGGS center in India, and explore Indian culture. These WAGGGS fun patches pair well with any World Thinking Day activities.

Be a Partner: Our Cabana GSCM

Be a Partner: Our Cabana, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. Learn about the Nuestra Cabana World Centre and Mexican history/geography/culture.

Be a Partner: Our Chalet, GSCM

Be a Partner, Our Chalet, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. Learn about the Our Chalet World Centre and the history and culture of Switzerland.

Be a Partner: Pax Lodge GSCM

Be a Partner: Pax Lodge, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. Learn about the Pax Lodge World Centre and the history and culture of England.

Be a Partner: Kusafiri GSCM

Be a Partner: Kusafiri, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. Learn about the Kusafiri World Centre and topics in African culture and history.

Be a Partner: WAGGGS GSCM

Be a Partner: WAGGGS, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. Learn about WAGGGS and explore the diversity of world cultures. 

Because of Her GSBDC

Because of Her, Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council. Learn about the life of a different strong female role model every month. 

Black History Month GSK

Black History Month, Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. Celebrate Black History Month by learning about Black role models. 

Civic Engagement Scavenger Hunt GSKSMO

Civic Engagement, Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri. Visit places important to local, state, and national civil life. This fun patch program could support enough field trips for an entire programming year for an active troop.

Civil Rights GSSA

Civil Rights, Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama. Learn more about the history of the Civil Rights Movement. This is a good fun patch program to fill a meeting during Black History Month or around Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, or in preparation for a field trip to a site important to Civil Rights history.

D-DAY 1944 Normandy USAGSO

D-Day 1944 Normandy, USA Girl Scouts Overseas. Answer questions to learn more about D-Day.

Discover Dubai USAGSO

Discover Dubai, USA Girl Scouts Overseas. View a Google Slides presentation, then answer questions.

Discovering Flight GSCCC

Discovering Flight, Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast. Answer questions to learn more about the history of flight.

Dolores Huerta GSHCA

Dolores Huerta, Girl Scouts Heart of Central California. Learn about the life of Dolores Huerta, and the importance of fighting racism. My favorite program activities are the ones that expose Girl Scouts to strong female role models! This one is particularly special, because it was created in collaboration with Dolores Huerta, herself!

Erie Canal Ecology GSWNY

Erie Canal Ecology, Girl Scouts of Western New York. Learn about the Erie Canal and its place in the ecosystem. This fun patch pairs well with the Ambassador Water badge.

European Castles and Palaces USAGO

European Castles and Palaces, USA Girl Scouts Overseas. Learn about some of the castles and palaces of Europe. This fun patch program could make a fun supplement to World Thinking Day activities.

Four Little Girls GSNCA

Four Little Girls, Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama. Learn about this sad but very important tragedy in Alabama and explore other aspects of Civil Rights history. You can find the Spike Lee documentary through various streaming services. 

Freedom Seekers, GSWNY

Freedom Seekers, Girl Scouts of Western New York. Learn about the Underground Railroad and the lives of those enslaved in North America before the Civil War. There are a couple of place-based requirements that you'll need to substitute, ideally with a field trip to an Underground Railroad location near you.

Freedom's Rites, GSWNY

Freedom's Rites, Girl Scouts of Western New York. Explore the history of suffrage and Civil Rights through these fun patch activities. This fun patch program pairs well with the Democracy badges.

Getting to Know the Desert GSACPC

Getting to Know the Desert, Girl Scouts of Arizona Cactus-Pines Council. Learn about the desert ecosystem of the American Southwest.

Girl Scout Birthday Week GSK

Girl Scout Birthday Week, Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. Celebrate the founding of Girl Scouts with a week of fun activities.

Global Action Days GSCNWI

Global Action Days, Girl Scouts of Chicago and Northwest Indiana. Celebrate the international holidays that bring awareness to equity and diversity issues. This fun patch program is meant to be earned throughout the Girl Scout year, so is a good way to ensure ready-made programming for a few troop meetings.

Global Girl Scout GSOC

Global Girl Scout, Girl Scouts of Orange County. Become a global citizen while preparing for international travel. This fun patch program pairs well with international troop travel planning.

Historical Versailles, USAGSO

Historical Versailles, USA Girl Scouts Overseas. Research what Versailles was like when it was in official use.

Iroquois Confederacy, GSWNY

Iroquois Confederacy, Girl Scouts of Western New York. Learn about the Iroquois Confederacy, and its history and culture. There are a couple of place-based activities that you'll need to substitute, ideally with experiences relevant to the native peoples of your area.

Juliette Low GSNCA

Juliette Low, Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama. Learn about the founder of Girl Scouts by completing activities related to her life. This is a GREAT fun patch program to help you give Girl Scouts a comprehensive biography of Juliette Gordon Low. It would pair well with Girl Scout Week or her birthday.

Juliette Low World Friendship GSSWTX

Juliette Low World Friendship, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Complete activities to learn more about other places and cultures.

Lighthouses GSSEF

Lighthouses, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida. Learn about lighthouses, their history, and why many of them are in need of preservation. 

Mountain Mommas GSBDC

Mountain Mommas, Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council. Learn about the Appalachian mountains and the cultural heritage of the Appalachian people through the lens of strong female role models like Dolly Parton and Barbara Kingsolver. This would be a really fun--and intense!!!--way to prepare for a trip to the region.

Our Volcano Neighbors GSOSW

Our Volcano Neighbors, Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington. Learn about Mt. St. Helens and explore the field of volcanology. 

Paris Worlds to Explore USAGSO

Paris Worlds to Explore, USA Girl Scouts Overseas. Complete activities to learn more about Paris and French culture.

Past and Promise: The World of Me, GSMWLP

Past and Promise: The World of Me, Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines. Become curious about your personal history and cultural heritage. This fun patch pairs well with the Journeys that focus on social-emotional issues, such as GIRLTopia and It's Your Story.

Religions around the World GSSWTX

Religions around the World, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Complete activities to learn more about different religions.

Right to Vote GSCM

Right to Vote, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. Learn about the history of voting rights and the importance of voting. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the Democracy badges and the Junior Inside Government badge.

Road Trip GSDH

Road Trip, Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons. Prepare for and entertain yourself during a road trip, while learning more about the geography you travel through. This fun patch program would be great to earn during a regional or national troop trip.

Scouting Our Past GSNETX

Scouting Our Past, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. Conduct a personal interview to learn more about the history of Girl Scouting.

Simone's Big Adventure GSGI

Simone's Big Adventure, Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. Explore geographical and cultural activities from all seven continents.

Susan B. Anthony, GSWNY

Susan B. Anthony, Girl Scouts of Western New York. Explore the life and works of Susan B. Anthony. 

Two Nations, One Friendship USAGSO

Two Nations, One Friendship, USA Girl Scouts Overseas. Learn more about Paris and the relationship between France and the USA.

Women in Paris USAGSO

Women in Paris, USA Girl Scouts Overseas. Complete the activities to learn more about the lives of famous French and American women who lived in Paris.

Women's History Month GSK

Women's History Month, Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about strong female role models. 

WWII Remembrance, GSH

WWII Remembrance, Girl Scouts of Hawaii. Learn more about World War II and its particular significance to the people of Hawaii. 

A Year in the Life of Juliette GSBDC

A Year in the Life of Juliette, Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council. Learn about the life of Juliette Gordon Low through a year's worth of themed activities. Use this for one low-prep troop meeting per month!

OUTDOORS

Adventure Club GSRV

Adventure Club, Girl Scouts River Valleys. Participate in three adventures. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the Outdoor badges. It's a good one for a troop to earn over the course of a Girl scout year.

Awesome Autumn Adventure GSGI

Awesome Autumn Adventure, Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. Have fun outdoor adventures during autumn. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the Outdoor badges.

Backyard Challenge GSOFSI

Backyard Challenge, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. Encourages Girl Scouts to have adventures in their backyard or neighborhood. This fun patch program would be a good one for Girl Scouts to earn independently, especially if the troop doesn't meet over the summer break.

Bike Safety GSWPA

Bike Safety, Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania. Be a safe bicyclist by completing this fun patch program. This fun patch pairs well with the Junior Independence badge.

Bits of Joy GSEOK

Bits of Joy, Girl Scouts of Easter Oklahoma. Camp and complete activities to earn this fun patch. This is a super simple and easy to earn camping fun patch that would be especially great for a younger Girl Scout troop to earn during a troop family camp or Service Unit Camporee.

Cave Explorer GSEIWI

Cave Explorer, Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. Learn about caves, their ecosystems, and how to conserve them while planning a real caving adventure. 

Duck GSSWTX

Duck, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Camp or spend the day outdoors in the rain.

Geocaching GSMW

Geocaching, Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming. Earn this fun patch by geocaching! This fun patch would pair well with older or younger Girl Scouts in a troop with Juniors earning their Geocacher badge. 

Get Outdoors GSBDC

Get Outdoors, Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council. Complete the required number of outdoor activities during the designated time period to earn this fun patch. This is a great fun patch program to have Girl Scouts earn independently, perhaps with regular check-ins during troop meetings.

Get Outdoors GSCNWI

Get Outdoors, Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. Complete seasonal activities from this multi-patch program to experience a year's worth of fun outdoor activities. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the Outdoor badges. This would be a good patch program to use throughout the Girl Scout year to incorporate outdoor programming into troop meetings, as well as to encourage Girl Scouts to do outdoor activities independently.

Get Outdoors GSMIDTN

Get Outdoors, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee. Earn flames by increasing your skillset in a variety of outdoor skills.

The Great Outdoors Summer and Winter Challenge GSME

The Great Outdoors Summer and Winter Challenge, Girl Scouts of Maine. Complete outdoor activities in summer and winter to earn the separate fun patches. These fun patches can be combined with any of the Outdoor badges, or earned during a camping trip.

Hammock Camping GSH

Hammock Camping, Girl Scouts of Hawaii. Teaches kids the delightful skill of hammock camping.

Introduction to Orienteering GSC

Introduction to Orienteering, Girl Scouts of Citrus. Learn how to Orienteer using this fun patch program. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the older Girl Scout Camping badges.

Knife Safety Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania

Knife Safety, Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania. Make sure you can use a knife skillfully and safely by completing this fun patch program. This fun patch pairs well with any of the Outdoor badges, or any camping trips. My troop learned knife safety as part of our Outdoor Art badge.

Letterboxing GSOFCT

Letterboxing, Girl Scouts of Connecticut. Learn how to letterbox! This all-levels fun patch program is perfect for everyone else in a multi-level troop to earn when the Brownies are earning the Letterboxer badge.

Maple Sugaring GSGWM

Maple Sugaring, Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. Explore the history of maple sugaring and visit a maple sugaring operation. You can substitute the place-based activities in the fun patch requirements with your own local maple sugar operations.

Moon Mayhem GSCB

Moon Mayhem, Girl Scouts of Chesapeake Bay. Prepare for and take a full moon hike. This pairs well with many of the Outdoor badges, or to earn during an overnight camping trip.

Night Hike GSOFSI

Night Hike, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. Try fun hiking activities that you can only do at night. This fun patch program pairs well with the Cadette Night Owl badge and any of the Camping badges. 

Night Owl GSCM

Night Owl, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. Become comfortable with the nighttime aspect of overnight camping through fun games and activities. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the Camping badges, and would work especially well earned during a young troop's first overnight camping trip.

One Match GSOFSI

One Match, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. Join the One Match Club by mastering this specific skill! This fun patch program pairs well with any of the Camping badges. 

Operation Snowflake GSGWM

Operation Snowflake, Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. Try winter activities while learning how to stay safe in the cold. This fun patch program works well with the Snow or Climbing badges.

Outdoor Patch Program GSKSMO

Outdoor Patch Program, Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri. Earn bars as you master the specific skills of SWAPS, Leave No Trace, First Aid and Packing, Navigation, Knots and Knives, and Fire and Cooking. 

Outdoor Experience GSEWNI

Outdoor Experience, Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. Build up the skills needed for primitive camping. 

Outdoor Progression, GSSS

Outdoor Progression, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage. Level up a range of outdoor skills by earning this multi-patch set. This multi-patch program pairs well with the Outdoor badges. It's a good patch program to worth through over the course of a year or even a Girl Scout level.

Outdoors GSAK

Outdoors, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Try new outdoor activities. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the Outdoor or Camping badges. It would be a good patch to earn over the course of a Girl Scout year to encourage regular outdoor experiences.

Outdoor Skills GSME

Outdoor Skills, Girl Scouts of Maine. Earn this by completing outdoor activities at different levels. This is a great patch program for troops who've worn out all the Outdoor badges at their levels but still want to earn something during a camping trip, AND for troops for whom the Outdoor badges at their levels are too challenging. I always have a basic camping badge on hand for my newbie campers to earn!

Penguin GSSWTX

Penguin, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Camp or spend the day outdoors in below-freezing temperature.

Sizzler GSSWTX

Sizzler, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Camp or spend the day outdoors with a temperature greater than 100 degrees.

Skills GSMIDTN

Skills, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee. Learn knife etiquette, fire building, trail signs, compass uste, and knot tying. This fun patch program would be a good choice during a weekend camping trip or camporee.

S'more Fun GSAK

S'more Fun, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Try outdoor cooking activities while planning your Girl Scout year. This is technically a "plan your Girl Scout year in light of a global pandemic" badge, but you can easily skip the activities like "learn how to Zoom" and focus on the outdoor cooking and girl-led planning.

Snow Much Fun GSGI

Snow Much Fun, Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. Complete activities that prepare you to be outdoors in winter. This fun patch program pairs well with the Snow or Climbing badges.

Sunsational Summer GSGWM

Sunsational Summer, Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. Complete a variety of summer activities independently and with other Girl Scouts.

Trail Hiker GSMWLP

Trail Hiker, Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines. Hike five trails while learning more about trail hiking and hiking etiquette. 

Troop Camping GSSWTX

Troop Camping, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Camp with your Girl Scout troop twice in a program year. This fun patch pairs well with any of the Camping badges.

Winter Challenge GSMISTS

Winter Challenge, Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore. Complete winter activities from a checklist. This fun patch program is a good one for Girl Scouts to earn independently, perhaps over the winter school break.

Winter Fun GSSS

Winter Fun, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage. Complete activities from a checklist to experience fun winter activities. This fun patch program pairs well with the Snow or Climbing badge. It's a good fun patch for Girl Scouts to earn independently over the school winter break.

Winter Survival GSWPA

Winter Survival, Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania. Learn about winter safety and create a winter survival kit. This fun patch would pair well with any of the Snow or Climbing badges or a winter camping trip.

PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS

Apple Quest GSGWM

Apple Quest, Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. Learn about apples and visit an apple orchard or cider mill. 

Asthma Awareness GSOFSI

Asthma Awareness, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. Learn about asthma and what to do in an asthma emergency. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the First Aid badges. 

GSCNC Be Prepared

Be Prepared, Girl Scouts of the Nation's Capital. Focuses on preventing and preparing for emergencies at a community level.

Emergency Preparedness GSLE

Emergency Preparedness, Girl Scouts of Louisiana East. Practice being prepared for a weather emergency or natural disaster.

Financial Literacy GSAK

Financial Literacy, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Complete a variety of activities to become more financially literate. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the Cookie, Entrepreneurship, and Finance badges, particularly at the younger levels.

Future Voter GSWO

Future Voter, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. Learn about the process of voting and prepare to be a responsible, informed voter. This fun patch program pairs well with the Democracy badges and the Junior Inside Government badge.

Healthy Living GSOFSI

Healthy Living, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. Practice living a healthy, active lifestyle by completing these activities. This would make a good fun patch program for a Girl Scout troop to earn together over the course of the year, trying a new activity together every few meetings.

Heart Health Awareness GSCCC

Heart Health Awareness, Girl Scout Council of the Colonial Coast. Learn about heart health and the importance of good nutrition. This fun patch program pairs well with the Cadette Eating for You badge and Senior Women's Health badge.

Hidden Dangers Uncovered GSSWTX

Hidden Dangers Uncovered, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Learn about toxins, where to find them, and how they can be safely disposed of.

Investing in My Future GSSS

Investing in My Future, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage. Learn about budgeting, saving, and investing. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the Finance badges.

Juliette Sews GSNCA

Juliette Sews, Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama. Teaches Girl Scouts to sew! It is SO annoying that there isn't a current official Girl Scout Sewing badge. If your troop wants a badge they can wear on the front of their uniforms, look for a relevant retired badge--otherwise, this fun patch program will give them the appropriate skills.

Let It Grow GSGWM

Let It Grow multi-patch program, Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. Develop personal finance skills while earning fun patches on the topics of Thinking About My Future, Investing in Others, Investing in Business, Investing in Home, Investing in College, and Investing in Retirement. 

Let's Do It Again GSLE

Let's Do It Again, Girl Scouts of Louisiana East. Try upcycling activities and learn about recycling. 

Living Healthy GSK

Living Healthy, Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. Practice living a healthy, active lifestyle with this selection of activities.

Make Every Step Count GSNCCP

Make Every Step Count, Girl Scouts of North Carolina Coastal Pines. Participate in activities that encourage a healthy, active lifestyle.

Money Matters GSDH

Money Matters, Girl Scouts of Dakota Horizons. Learn the basics of personal finance and financial responsibility. This fun patch program pairs well with the Finance badges.

Noodle Head GSC

Noodle Head, Girl Scouts of Citrus. Make a variety of Ramen dishes while learning about Ramen and Japanese culture. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the Cooking badges other than the Senior Locavore badge. Some activities in this fun patch program would make a fun troop cabin camping activity.

Not a Bummer Summer GSNCCP

Not a Bummer Summer, Girl Scouts of North Carolina Coastal Pines. Complete a variety of activities during the summer months to earn this fun patch. This would be a good patch program to encourage Girl Scouts to earn independently if your troop doesn't meet over the summer.

Outrun the Sun GSK

Outrun the Sun, Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. Learn how to keep yourself safe from UV radiation. 

Peace Begins at Home GSSN

Peace Begins at Home, Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada. Learn about domestic violence and the importance of healthy relationships. This fun patch program would be a good foundation for a troop interested in a community service project for a women's or youth shelter or domestic violence shelter. 

Recycling GSOFSI

Recycling, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. Learn about the recycling industry and recyclables, then try some activities to reuse/repurpose trash.

Quilting GSCM

Quilting, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. Learn about the history of quilting and try your hand at quilt design and construction. This fun patch program meets a definite need for those troops who long to learn to sew, and is a great place for troops to get started.

Screen Smart GSHNJ

Screen Smart, Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey. Learn how to be more thoughtful about screen time.

I'm a Solar Champion GSGST

I'm a Solar Champion, Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas. Learn about solar energy and take action to spread awareness.

Stay @ Home GSGST

Stay @ Home, Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas. Complete fun activities during quarantine. This fun patch would be a good choice for Girl Scouts to earn independently when they're quarantining due to a positive COVID test.

Storm Ready GSSEF

Storm Ready, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida. Learn how to prepare for and what to do during a natural disaster or storm. Some activities refer specifically to hurricane preparedness, but you could substitute tornados or blizzards or whatever storm emergency applies most to your area.

Summer Activity Challenge GSNorCal

Summer Activity Challenge, Girl Scouts of Northern California. Keep busy all summer completing 80 activities to earn this fun patch. This is a great option for Girl Scouts whose troops don't meet during the summer.

Sun Safety GSC

Sun Safety, Girl Scouts of Citrus. Learn about UV radiation and how to protect your skin in the sun. This would make a good end-of-year meeting program before the Girl Scouts all head out on summer break.

Science of Sewing GSOSW

Science of Sewing, Girl Scouts of Oregon and and Southwest Washington. Learn to sew, with an emphasis on upcycling and refashion. This fun patch program is meaty enough to substitute as that Sewing badge I wish existed! It also pairs well with the Senior Textile Artist badge. 

Strong Girls GSGCNWI

Strong Girls, Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. Complete activities independently and as a troop to build healthy living skills.

Summer BINGO Challenge GSAK

Summer BINGO Challenge, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Stay busy all summer by completing activities to earn this three-patch set. This is a great option for Girl Scouts to complete independently, especially if the troop doesn't meet over the summer.

Together We Prepare GSHH

Together We Prepare, Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson. Practice national disaster preparedness. 

Walk This Way GSMIDTN

Walk This Way, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee. Explore walking as healthy exercise. 

Wells Fargo Financial Literacy

Wells Fargo Financial Literacy. Try out financial literacy activities that are different than the ones in the Girl Scout Finance badges. This fun patch would pair well with any of those Finance badges, or with any of the Cookie badges or in preparation for fundraising or budget planning.

Year of Green Living GSNEO

Year of Green Living, Girl Scouts of North East Ohio. Try a different eco-friendly activity every month. These year-long fun patch programs are so great at helping troop leaders come up with regular content for troop meetings. Depending on what else your troop is working on, you could incorporate each month's activity into your badgework or community service. 

Year of Healthy Living GSNEO

Year of Healthy Living, Girl Scouts of North East Ohio. Incorporate each month's healthy living activity into troop meetings to easily earn this fun patch within a school year. 

Zombie Survival Challenge multi-patch program GSWW

Zombie Survival Challenge multipatch program, Girl Scouts of Western Washington. Be prepared for emergencies by completing this multi-patch program. 

READING AND WRITING

Library Love GSC

Library Love, Girl Scouts of Citrus. Become familiar with your library and the services that it offers through this fun patch program. This fun patch pairs well with the Cadette Book Artist badge, or for a younger Girl Scout troop planning a field trip to the public library.

Living Like Laura GSEIWI

Living Like Laura, Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. Learn about Laura Ingalls Wilder while immersing yourself in the pioneer life. This fun patch program pairs well with the Junior Playing the Past badge. 

Reading Diva GSWCF

Reading Diva, Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. Rewards Girl Scouts for reading. You could pair this with a school or community reading program, or a book drive service project.

Read to Lead GSLE

Read to Lead, Girl Scouts of Louisiana East. Read widely and explore activities that advocate literacy.

Summer Reading GSAK

Summer Reading, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Create and complete a summer reading goal and try other literacy activities to earn this fun patch. Thsi is a good fun patch program for Girl Scouts to work on independently. 

SCIENCE

Albuquerque BioPark GSNMT

Albuquerque BioPark, Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails. Learn about giraffes, their importance to their ecosystem, and how to conserve them. There are a couple of site-specific activities that you could substitute with a visit to a zoo or conservation park near you.

Amphibians and Reptiles GSNCCP

Amphibians and Reptiles, Girl Scouts of North Carolina Coastal Pines. Younger Girl Scouts complete activities to learn about amphibians and reptiles. This pairs well with any of the Outdoor badges, since you can combine it with a nature walk, hike, or camping trip. A state park nature center should have exhibits or animal encounters to further support this fun patch program.

Animals in Winter GSAK

Animals in Winter, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Learn how animals survive the winter months.

Archaeology GSACPC

Archaeology, Girl Scouts of Arizona Cactus-Pines Council. Explore archaeology and the native peoples of your location. The guide book references Arizona locations, but it would be easy to substitute research and activities in your own state.

Baking Science GSAK

Baking Science, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Explore STEM topics through baking. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the Cooking badges.

Bat's So Awesome GSWO

Bat's So Awesome, Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. Complete activities to learn more about bats.

Brain Health GSAK

Brain Health, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Learn about the brain while growing emotional resiliency. This fun patch program pairs well with the Junior Independence badge, the Senior Women's Health badge, and the Ambassador On My Own badge.

Butterflies GSSEF

Butterflies, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida. Learn about butterflies, migration, and the butterfly life cycle. This fun patch program pairs well with the Brownie Bugs badge. 

Citizen Scientist GSOH

Citizen Scientist, Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland. Complete a Citizen Science project to earn this fun patch. This would pair well with any of the science-based badges or Journeys, or you could use it for a Girl Scout who participated in the Citizen Science part of a badge or Journey with the troop but didn't complete the rest of the requirements to earn that award.

Conservation Champions GSWCF

Conservation Champions, Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. Complete science activities to explore issues in conservation. This fun patch pairs well with any of the Eco badges. Some activities are Florida-specific, but the guide book is so meaty that it shouldn't be a problem choosing different activities. This is a great fun patch program for troops with a high interest in science, or to give Girl Scouts more context for future Citizen Science TAPs.

Crazy for Chemistry GSC

Crazy for Chemistry, Girl Scouts of Citrus. Explore the field of chemistry through a variety of activities. 

Dairy Fun GSOSW

Dairy Fun, Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington. Visit a dairy farm and learn about dairy production and nutrition. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the Cooking badges.

Dark Skies GSCTX

Dark Skies, Girl Scouts of Central Texas. Learn about the issue of light pollution and how it can be prevented. This fun patch pairs well with any of the Space Science badges. It would also be a good patch program to earn with a troop that's preparing to earn Journeys or Higher Awards and trying to understand the concept of a "problem that needs solving" or "underlying problem," etc.

Dolphins GSAK

Dolphins, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Explore simple activities to learn more about dolphins. This easy little patch program would be a good fit for a younger troop preparing for a field trip to an aquarium.

Endangered and Extinct Animals GSAK

Endangered and Extinct Animals, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Complete activities to learn more about extinct and endangered animals from all over the world.

Flipping for Dolphins GSDH

Flipping for Dolphins, Girl Scouts of Dakota Horizons. Learn more about dolphins and their biology.

Florida Manatee GSWCF

Florida Manatee, Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. Learn about manatees and how to protect them in the wild. This fun patch program pairs well with the Senior Voice for Animals badge and the Ambassador Water badge.

Fly Like an Eagle GSEIWI

Fly Like an Eagle, Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. Learn fun facts about bald eagles. 

Fungus Among Us GSAK

Fungus Among Us, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Learn about mushrooms and other fungi.

Generation Rx GSOH

Generation Rx, Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland. Learn how to safely handle and properly dispose of prescription medications. This fun patch program pairs well with the Junior Independence badge and Senior Women's Health badge, and could be the basis for a community service project.

Geology GSSS

Geology, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage. Learn about geology through hands-on activities.

Girls Go to Mars GSNorCal

Girls Go to Mars, Girl Scouts of Northern California. Complete a variety of space science activities created in collaboration with the SETI Institute. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the Space Science badges.

Girl Scouts Love Sea Turtles GSSEF

Girl Scouts Love Sea Turtles, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida. Learn about sea turtles and their importance to the ocean. This fun patch program pairs well with the Ambassador Eco Advocate badge. 

Habitat Detective GSC

Habitat Detective, Girl Scouts of Citrus. Learn about habitats and what types of creatures live where. 

Hurricane Awareness GSTF

Hurricane Awareness, Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida. Learn about hurricane prediction and tracking, and emergency preparedness. Depending on how many activities your troop wants to do, you might have to sub out a couple of the activities that would require living in a hurricane-prone area, but most troops should be able to do most activities as-is. This would be a great fun patch program to complete during hurricane season, when your troop can track and log live hurricanes.

Koalas GSAK

Koalas, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Complete activities to learn more about koalas. This fun patch program pairs well with a field trip to a zoo where Girl Scouts can see koalas.

Leaping Lemurs GSAK

Leaping Lemurs, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Learn about lemurs through this fun patch program. This patch program would pair well with a field trip to the zoo.

Maine Lobster GSME

Maine Lobster, Girl Scouts of Maine. Learn about the Maine lobster and how to conserve its habitat. You'll have to substitute for some site-specific activities, but I think this fun patch can still work as one that can be completed anywhere. It pairs well with the Senior Voice for Animals badge and Locavore badge. 

Monarch Propagator GSH

Monarch Propagator, Girl Scouts of Hawaii. Learn entomology, environmental science, and sustainability while raising and releasing monarchs.

Monk Seal GSAK

Monk Seal, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Complete activities to learn about the monk seal. This fun patch program pairs well with a field trip to a place where Girl Scouts can see monk seals.

The Night Sky GSAK

The Night Sky, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Learn more about the Aurora Borealis and the locations where it can be seen. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the Space Science badges and the Cadette Night Owl badge.

Paper Scientist GSME

Paper Scientist, Girl Scouts of Maine. Covers activities on topics related to paper, from trees to paper manufacture to recycling. This would pair well with the Cadette Book Artist badge or with a fun field trip opportunity. If you don't have a paper manufacturing plant in driving distance, you probably DO have a recycling facility!

Penguin Patch GSAK

Penguin Patch, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Complete activities to learn about penguins. This fun patch program pairs well with a field trip to a place where Girl Scouts can see penguins.

Out of This World GSNCA

Out of This World, Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama. Learn about various space missions and the history of NASA. This would pair well with any of the Space Science badges. It would be especially fun to theme this fun patch program to a specific upcoming space launch or mission, so that you can follow it in real time!

Pollinators GSCTX

Pollinators, Girl Scouts of Central Texas. Complete activities to learn about pollinators and their place in the ecosystem. This fun patch pairs well with the Brownie Bugs badge and any of the Eco badges. 

Quake Safe GSOC

Quake Safe, Girl Scouts of Orange County. Learn the science of earthquakes, research historically-significant earthquakes, and learn disaster preparedness and first aid.

Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones GSAK

Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Explore activities related to the science and identification of rocks, minerals, and gemstones.

Save a Bee GSCSA

Save a Bee, Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians. Learn about bees and their role in the ecosystem. The requirements for this fun patch are few, so it's a good one to pair with a field trip to a honey farm, or to add onto one of the Eco badges.

Science GSNETX

Science, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. Try science activities and learn about careers in science.

Sea Turtles GSNCCP

Sea Turtles, Girl Scouts of North Carolina Coastal Pines. Younger Girl Scouts learn about sea turtles and why they need protection. This badge relies on games and meeting-based activities, so is quite doable even if you can't introduce your Girl Scout troop to a real, live sea turtle!

Sound Science GSAK

Sound Science, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Complete activities to experiment with sound.

Star Gazer GSNCA

Star Gazer, Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama. Explore activities related to astronomy. This pairs well with any of the Space Science badges at any level. 

Summer Solstice GSAK

Summer Solstice, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Complete activities to learn about and celebrate the Summer Solstice. This would make a good troop meeting on or around the Summer Solstice, or Girl Scouts could earn it independently over the summer.

Sustainability GSCTX

Sustainability, Girl Scouts of Central Texas. Try out different types of environmental science activities to earn this patch. Most of the activities are fairly quick and/or easy, so this fun patch program could make a good single-meeting plan to build context within one of the science-themed badges.

Think Pink GSNCCP

Think Pink, Girl Scouts of North Carolina Coastal Pines. Learn about breast health, breast cancer, and women's health advocacy. This fun patch program pairs well with the Senior Women's Health badge, or for activities related to Juliette Low, who died of breast cancer. 

Ultimate Ungulates GSAK

Ultimate Ungulates, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Learn more about the ungulates category of animals. This fun patch program pairs well with the Junior Horseback Riding badge or a field trip to see ungulates. 

GSSJC Urban Forestry

Urban Forestry, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto County. Explore forestry, tree science, and land management. This fun patch program pairs well with the Cadette Trees badge and any of the Eco badges. 

What's the Buzz About Bees GSSN

What's the Buzz about Bees, Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada. Complete this patch program to learn about bees and their place in the ecosystem.

Wild Horses and Burros GSSN

Wild Horses and Burros, Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada. Learn about feral horses and burros, their history, and their role in the ecosystem.

Wonder Why with Water GSLE

Wonder Why with Water, Girl Scouts of Louisiana East. Practice conservation while learning about water.

SERVICE LEARNING

Adopt a Grandparent GSNCA

Adopt a Grandparent, Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama. Earn this by befriending and connecting with a senior adult. This would make a wonderful service project!

Advocacy GSGWM

Advocacy, Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. Learn to advocate for yourself and others.

Animal Shelter Awareness GSME

Animal Shelter Awareness, Girl Scouts of Maine. Learn about animal shelters, how to stay safe around domestic animals, and how to support shelters and the animals they serve. This fun patch pairs well with the Brownie Pets badge and the Senior Voice for Animals badge. 

Be a Pal GSHS

Be a Pal, Girl Scouts Hearts of the South. Learn about food allergies and how to make sure everyone is safe and included. 

Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout GSGWM

Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout, Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. Learn about allyship and advocate for the gay community.

Be Your Best GSGWM

Be Your Best, Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. Plan and carry out a service project.

Brady's Badge GSSWT

Brady's Badge, Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas. Learn about pets and complete a service project for an agency servicing animals.

Commitment to Caring

Commitment to Caring, Girl Scouts of North Caroline Coastal Pines. Encourages Girl Scouts to make a longer-term commitment to volunteering in a nursing or care home. This is a good patch program to support a troop that's looking for a regular volunteer commitment, or for an individual Girl Scout who needs the encouragement to earn more community service hours.

The Earth Matters to Girl Scouts GSMWLP

The Earth Matters to Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines. Complete activities that demonstrate environmentalism. This is a good fun patch program for Girl Scouts to earn independently.

Food For All, GSGWM

Food For All, Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. Learn about hunger and food insecurity. 

Food from the Hearth GSME

Food from the Heart, Girl Scouts of Maine. Plan and complete a Take Action Project themed on food insecurity.

Girl Scout Tree Promise GSGWM

Girl Scout Tree Promise, Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. Plant trees and learn why they're essential to the environment.

Gives Back GSCP2P

Gives Back, Girl Scouts of Peaks to Piedmont. Complete service activities in different categories to earn the entire life buoy. This would be a good fun patch program to complete throughout one Girl Scout year to give Girl Scouts a better idea of the types of community service projects that exist. 

Good Vibes GSGCNWI

Good Vibes, Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. Plan and carry out a project that brings awareness to mental health issues. 

GSCM Hand in Hand Intergenerational Experience

Hand in Hand Intergenerational Experience, Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. Encourages Girl Scouts to connect with a care facility for a 4-week service learning experience.

I Tapped Out GSMIDTN

I Tapped Out, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee. Conserve water while brushing your teeth. This fun patch program pairs well with the Brownie WOW Journey and Ambassador Water badge.

Marine Debris GSH

Marine Debris, Girl Scouts of Hawaii. Teaches Girl Scouts how to create a healthier marine environment by reducing trash contamination. I'm including this as a fun patch that Girl Scouts can earn anywhere, because I think you could substitute any aquatic environment for the on-site ocean activities. All rivers lead to the ocean!

Make the Earth a Better Place GSSD

Make the Earth a Better Place, Girl Scouts of San Diego. Complete a variety of activities related to environmental stewardship. Because there's a checklist with a lot of options, this is a great fun patch program for Girl Scouts to complete independently, or over the summer if your troop doesn't meet then.

No One Goes Hungry GSNCCP

No One Goes Hungry, Girl Scouts of North Carolina Coastal Pines. Learn about food banks and how to support them. The guide book references North Carolina food banks, but you can work with the food banks in your area, instead.

Patchwork Promise GSSJ

Patchwork Promise, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto. Combine learning about breast health and breast cancer with sewing and donating a patchwork quilt to a care facility. This fun patch would pair well with the Senior Women's Health badge.

Save Our Energy GSGCNWI

Save Our Energy, Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. Complete this independent activities to practice energy conservation. This is a fun patch program for Girl Scouts to complete independently. 

Service is the Heart of Girl Scouts GSGWM 

Service is the Heart of Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. Learn the meaning of service and complete a service project.

Snuggles and Cuddles GSSEF

Snuggles and Cuddles, Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida. Learn about animal shelters, then create and fulfill a community service project for a local animal shelter. This fun patch program pairs well with the Brownie Pets badge and Senior Voice for Animals badge.

Super Gold GSGCNWI

Super Gold, Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. Get excited about the Highest Award in Girl Scouting, and get inspired to get started! This fun patch program would be a good one to earn before a troop starts planning its first Highest Award TAP.

Take Action GSAK

Take Action, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Complete this fun patch program while trying out community service projects and Take Action Projects. This is a good fun patch for younger Girl Scouts to earn while completing their first Take Action Project. 

Weekend of Service GSNWGL

Weekend of Service, Girl Scouts of Northwest Great Lakes. Plan a weekend service project in your community. This fun patch program suggests a specific weekend, but you could substitute any weekend of your choosing.

World Environment Day GSK

World Environment Day, Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. Celebrate World Environment Day with a selection of eco-friendly activities.

Year of Service GSNEO

Year of Service, Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio. This is a great option for a troop in a council that doesn't have its own community service-based programming, or for a troop too young to earn the Community Service bars. I really like that it includes a wide variety of service projects--kids can find something they know they'll enjoy, and have encouragement to stretch themselves to try something new!

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS

Attitude of Gratitude GSTF

Attitude of Gratitude, Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida. Learn about gratitude and show appreciation for Girl Scout volunteers. 

Be a Better Sister GSHNJ

Be a Better Sister, Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey. Explore topics of diversity and discrimination. 

BOW GSGI

BOW, Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. Celebrate and demonstrate inner and outer strength. 

Character GSAK

Character, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Complete these activities that help you become more comfortable trying new things. 

Character Patch Set GSAK

Character patch set, Girl Scouts of Alaska. To work on building character throughout the entire Girl Scout year, earn this complete patch set. 

Civic Leadership Challenge GSOSW

Civic Leadership Challenge, Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington. Identify the ways that you already show leadership in your community, and learn more about civic leadership opportunities. This fun patch program pairs well with many Journeys.

Climb Your Mountain GSAK

Climb Your Mountain, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Spend the summer completing activities that lead to social/emotional growth. This fun patch program is a good one for Girl Scouts to complete independently over the summer, especially if the troop doesn't meet.

Girl Scout Pillars GSAK

Girl Scout Pillars, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Grow your independence and leadership skills through girl-led Girl Scout activities. This is a good fun patch program to encourage a Girl Scout troop to become more girl-led and proactive in thinking up and planning activities.

H-E-B Health and Wellness GSCTX

H-E-B Health and Wellness, Girl Scouts of Central Texas. Complete activities that support physical and emotional health. Most of the activities are simple and low-prep enough that you could use them as time fillers if a troop meeting runs short, then you could just set aside some time to prep and complete the last couple of activities. This fun patch pairs well with the Senior Women's Health badge.

#hitpause USAGO

#hitpause, USA Girl Scouts Overseas. Take time away from screens to practice mindfulness and explore more non-screen activities.

KARMA GSSA

K.A.R.M.A., Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama. Practice bullying prevention and build positive self-esteem. 

Leadership GSAK

Leadership, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Complete activities that build leadership skills. This is a good fun patch for younger Girl Scouts to earn while prepping for their first Journey or other large-scale girl-led project.

Life Skills Leader GSC

Life Skills Leader, Girl Scouts of Citrus. Complete activities from a checklist to practice different life skills. This is a great fun patch program for Girl Scouts to complete independently.

Live the Girl Scout Law GSNorCal

Live the Girl Scout Law, Girl Scouts of Northern California. Check off the activities that you complete as you live the Girl Scout Law. This fun patch program pairs well with the Girl Scout Way badges. Since the program is a checklist of numerous activities, it would work well incorporated as a time-filler into meetings, or for Girl Scouts to complete independently.

Mental Health Awareness GSNMT

Mental Health Awareness, Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails. Learn about mental health, and how to support good mental health for yourself and others.

A Mindful Girl GSGWM

A Mindful Girl, Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. Practice mindfulness and protect yourself from harmful media representations.

Overcoming Challenges GSAK

Overcoming Challenges, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Complete activities to build a growth mindset. This would be a good fun patch program to work on throughout the Girl Scout year to continue to build growth mindset in a troop.

Paris Peace Patch USAGSO

Paris Peace Patch, USA Girl Scouts Overseas. Learn about peace and hold a Peace Ceremony. 

Pillar Power GSOFSI

Pillar Power, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. Incorporate the four pillars of Girl Scouts into your daily life by completing activities from the checklist. This is a good fun patch program for Girl Scouts to earn independently throughout the Girl Scout year.

Resilient. Ready. Strong GSCTX

Resilient. Ready. Strong., Girl Scouts of Central Texas. Complete activities related to emotional wellbeing and mental resilience. This fun patch program pairs well with the Journeys that have a wellness theme, like MEdia, Breathe, etc. It would make a good fun patch for Girl Scouts to work on independently, perhaps over the summer, with regular check-ins or a culminating troop activity.

Superpower Squad GSGI

Superpower Squad, Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa. Train to be a superhero who uses her powers to make the world a better place. 

A Susie Forest GSEWNI

A Susie Forest, Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. Grow your courage, build your literacy, and take action for the environment.

Talk it Out GSNCCP

Talk it Out, Girl Scouts of North Carolina Coastal Pines. Designed to get kids thinking about underaged alcohol consumption, and why they shouldn't participate. There's a website with supporting resources. I think this would combine well with one of the First Aid or Health badges, and you could support it locally with a visit from a first responder. 

Turn Beauty Inside Out GSMWLP

Turn Beauty Inside Out, Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin Lakes and Pines. Celebrate the beauty in yourself and find the beauty in others with this fun patch program.

Unwind Your Mind GSSS

Unwind Your Mind, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage. Practice relaxation and stress reduction through these fun patch activities. This fun patch program pairs well with the Cadette Breathe Journey. I would be a good patch program for Girl Scouts to earn partly independently and partly as a troop.

TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH

Backyard STEM and Beyond

Backyard STEM and Beyond, GSAK. Complete these simple outdoor STEM activities to earn this fun patch. This is a good fun patch program to encourage a troop to have outdoor experiences during their regular meetings.

Brighter Together GSAK

Brighter Together, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Use STEM activities to build and grow social-emotional connections. 

Building Possibilities GSGWM

Building Possibilities, Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. Explore engineering through hands-on activities.

Engineering GSNETX

Engineering, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. Try engineering activities and learn about careers in engineering.

Explore STEM GSCCC

Explore STEM, Girl Scout Council of the Colonial Coast. Try fun activities in the four STEM fields. 

Girls Code GSAK

Girls Code, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Complete a variety of programming activities to earn this fun patch. This fun patch program pairs well with the Think Like a Programmer Journeys. It would be a good option for a Girl Scout who completes some of the Journey activities but does not do a TAP.

Math GSNETX

Math, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. Try math activities and learn about careers in mathematics.

Math Mania GSAK

Math Mania, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Try out games and activities that let you have fun using math. 

Mining in Today's World GSSN

Mining in Today's World, Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada. Learn about the mining industry. 

STEM GSEWNI

STEM, Girl Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. Complete simple activities in different STEM fields. 

STEM and Coding GSAK

STEM and Coding, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Try a variety of STEM activities to earn this fun patch. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the STEM badges. It's a good one for a younger Girl Scout troop to earn while planning for or earning their first STEM badge.

STEM Connections GSAK

STEM Connections, Girl Scouts of Alaska. Complete a variety of activities that demonstrate how the fields of STEM connect to other areas of life. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the STEM badges and Journeys.

STEAM Dreamers GSBDC

STEAM Dreamers, Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council. Have one meeting a year completely taken care of by earning this monthly STEAM fun patch! Older Girl Scouts will likely want to modify or substitute some of the activities to add rigor. Request the patch program materials here.

STEM Explorer, GSC

STEM Explorer, Girl Scouts of Citrus. Complete activities from a checklist to try out different STEM skills. This is a great fun patch program for Girl Scouts to complete independently.

STEMing Daisies GSSS

STEMing Daisies, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage. Daisies earn this fun patch by trying out simple and fun STEM activities. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the Daisy STEM badges. It's a good patch program for Daisies to try to help them decide when STEM badge they want to earn first.

STEMtastic GSSS

STEMtastic, Girl Scouts of Silver Sage. Try out a variety of different activities while learning about some of the fields of STEM. This fun patch program pairs well with any of the STEM badges. It's a good fun patch program to earn to help a troop decide what STEM badge they'd like to pursue.

And that's all of them! Follow my Craft Knife Facebook page for more Girl Scout resources as I exhaustively compile them!