Volunteer Zone - Enrichment Patch Projects 2010-2011
In addition to the official awards offered by Girl Scouts of the USA (Journey awards, Learning Petals, Try-Its, Badges, Interest Patches) there are unofficial enrichment patches girls may earn. Some of these are offered by Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, and some by other youth-serving agencies.
The council patch project modules are available at no cost and require no special training to use. They can be picked up at your nearest service center, or ordered using the Printed Materials Request Form. Some can even be downloaded (see below).
IMPORTANT! An asterisk (*) before the title means that an evaluation or special order form must be used to purchase your patches.
Remember: These unofficial patches go on the back of the uniform vest, sash or tunic. Unofficial patches may also be sewn on a camp blanket, jacket or tote bag or put in a patch album.
“Who May Earn This” KEY:
D = Girl Scout Daisy;
B = Girl Scout Brownie;
J = Girl Scout Junior;
C/S/A = Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors;
Ad = Girl Scout Adult. |
Council Patch Projects
A GIRL SCOUT YEAR (Daisy – Adult) Troops and groups earn this NEW patch by planning and organizing a year’s worth of leadership experiences, including taking part in the Fall Product Sale and Cookie Sale, going on a leadership journey, and celebrating their achievements. Adults have their own set of requirements that recognize the work they do! Download the requirements.
* HUNGER 101 (D, B, J, C/S/A) -a project of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, Hunger 101 is an introduction to hunger and poverty issues in the United States and Georgia. The requirements and other resources can be downloaded from the Atlanta Community Food Bank’s Web site. An activity kit is available for checkout from the Dalton, Griffin and Mableton Resource Centers.
UNDERSTANDING DISABILITIES: Daisies Are Different, Daisies Are Alike (D) - Games and activities help Girl Scout Daisies understand what a disability is, how people live successfully with disabilities, and the importance of accessibility. An activity kit is available for checkout from the Griffin and Mableton Resource Centers. Download the requirements.
WETLANDS PATCH PROJECT (B, J, C/S/A) - Girls use hands-on observation and activities to learn what a wetland is, what it does, how it affects our lives, and how to take action to protect endangered wetlands. This patch was developed for Girl Scouts by the Newman Wetlands Center and Georgia Wildlife Federation. Download the requirements.
* YEAR-ROUND TROOP CAMPER (B, J, C/S/A)-Experienced campers who have already earned specific camping awards can test their outdoor living skills in each season of the year as they work on this patch. Four seasonal segments make up a completed round patch. Must be earned with 24 months of beginning patch activities. Must be earned with 24 months of beginning patch activities. Download the requirements.
Awards from other organizations
These awards were developed by other non-profit organizations with Girl Scouts and other youth groups in mind. Wear these unofficial earned patches on the back of the uniform sash, vest or tunic, or on a camp blanket, jacket, etc.
ZINK THE ZEBRA (D, B, J, C/S/A) - Zink the Zebra: A Special Tale, is about a zebra with spots instead of stripes. The story of Zink is used as a basis for understanding how it feels to be different. Kelly Weil, who wrote the story of Zink, was an 11-year old girl who died of cancer. While Kelly was sick, many of her friends wouldn't play with her because she looked different due to her medical treatments. "Zink" helps girls realize that we're more alike than different, and that being different doesn't mean you don't need friends. Activity kits with patch requirements are available for checkout from the Atlanta, Dalton and Griffin Girl Scout Resource Centers.
AMERICAN INDIAN YOUTH AWARD CERTIFICATE (C*/S/A) - Any Girl Scout or Boy Scout over age 12* and under age 18, American Indian or non-Indian, is eligible to work toward earning the American Indian Youth Award Certificate (not a patch.) Download requirements.
“Our Own Council” awards
Girl Scouts of the USA allows Girl Scout councils to create Try-Its, badges and interest projects on topics unique to that council. These are official awards and may be worn on the front of the uniform sash or vest. For additional information, visit Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta's “Our Own Council” awards.
QUESTION: May our troop or group create an Our Own Council's award?
ANSWER: No. Girl Scout Juniors may create their Own Troop's badge and Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors may create their own interest project award, but Girl Scouts of the USA allows only councils to develop Our Own Council awards. However, your troop or group may suggest a topic and volunteer to be part of the award committee. |
Insignia found online
Requirements for additional Girl Scouts of the USA official awards and participation patches can be found on the Girl Scouts of the USA Web site. Some are not available in printed publications.
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