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Patch Programs and Council’s Own Patches
Please note that some patch programs and council’s own patches may not be listed. Some of the activities created by the legacy councils that now form Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles are similar but may have different requirements, so please inquire with regional program staff for more information.
Earth Hour Patch Program
One of the 100th Year Anniversary Take Action projects, the Earth Hour Patch Program takes you beyond the Earth Hour initiative with fun activities inspired by Girl Scouts’ three Leadership Keys: Discover, Connect, and Take Action.
100th Anniversary Patch Program
This earned patch program is designed for Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. There are three sections: DISCOVER (designed to inspire Girl Scouts to learn about Girl Scout history), CONNECT (celebrate that they are Girl Scouts) and TAKE ACTION (think forward to the future of Girl Scouting). Girls will connect to community service and use their voices to let others know who we are.
Marine Mammal Badge
Through this badge, you will learn about, experience, enjoy and help support the health, welfare and habitat of marine animals of Southern California.
Marine Mammal Brownie Try-It
This Try-It Program introduces Girl Scouts to the health, welfare and habitat of marine animals of Southern California.
Climate Connections
Girl scouts make connections to communities and all around the world. Let’s make a new connection – to our planet. Climate change and global warming is changing our planet and affects our lives. Find out how Girl Scouts of all levels can help!
Robotics Badge
Find out all you need to know about gears and sprockets and earn your Robotics Badge! This IPA is designed for individuals or robotics teams to enhance their experience or a jump start on being a part of it. For more information and badge requirements, click on the title.
Walden Media Literacy Patch Program
This Girl Scout patch program was created by Walden Media and offers Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors opportunities that focus on exploring various types of media such as literature, film and television. Once you complete the program either as an individual or as a troop, turn in the form that is included in the packet to your council shop. You will receive a complimentary patch courtesy of Walden Media.
It's the Law Brownie Try-It
This Try-It Program introduces Brownie Girl Scouts to the workings of the court system and an opportunity to learn about the law in action.
Basic 10 Water Skills Patch Program
The Basic 10 Water Skills Patch Program is designed to prepare the successful performer to undertake competently additional badge programs and interest projects as the next step in water skills development.
Starry Skies Patch Program
The Starry Skies Patch Program is designed for Brownie Girl Scouts to help them learn about and appreciate the sky above them.
Mission Trails Council's Own Badge
Mission Trails Council’s Own Badge is designed for Junior Girl Scouts to learn about life along the Mission Trail and how the blending of cultures contributed to our California heritage.
Exploring Disabilities Council's Own Badge
The Exploring Disabilities Council’s Own Badge is designed for Junior Girl Scouts to gain an understanding of the challenge that is faced by people with disabilities as they learn the skills and the demands of developing their potential.
Float Decorating Council's Own Badge
The Float Decorating Council’s Own Badge is designed for Junior Girl Scouts to experience Pasadena Tournament of Roses float design and floral arrangement.
California Coastal Protection Council's Own Interest Project Award
This Interest Project will introduce you to many of the environmental concerns currently facing California’s coastal ecosystems and to what you can do to help ensure that we have a healthy ocean for the future.
Float Decorating Council's Own Interest Project Award
The Float Decoration Council’s Own Interest Project Award is designed for Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts to learn about float design, building and decorating, floral arranging and to explore the career possibilities within the float industry.
Camp Out Patch Programs with Arcs
Brownie Girl Scout Overnight Arc
To encourage Brownie Girl Scouts to plan, carry out and evaluate an overnight.
Troop Camping Arc
To encourage Junior through Ambassador Girl Scouts to plan, carry out, and evaluate a troop camping activity.
Backpacking Arc
To encourage girls to plan, carry out, and evaluate a troop camping activity.
2012 Tournament of Roses Patch Program
The Tournament of Roses Patch Program is designed to teach girls about the Tournament of Roses Parade and the preparations required to make it happen, the role of volunteers in the parade, and related places of interest in Pasadena. Download the evaluation and order form here.
Night Sky Patch Program
The Night Sky Girl Scout Patch Program may be completed at any time, after an adult affiliated with the troop completes the Telescope and Exploring the Solar System training sessions.
Ten Basic Basic Water Skills
This patch program has been developed to help Girl Scouts acquire skills needed to participate in water activities that are fun, enjoyable and easy. The levels of progression in the Ten Basic Water Skills are approximately parallel to the levels of progression in the Eight Basic Camping Skills. All girls (Brownie through Ambassador) start with Level I and continue at their own pace. Juniors may advance through the skill levels in resident camps as well as in their own troops. Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors may advance in the same way or by teaching these same skills to a younger camp unit or troop.
Eight Basic Camping Skills
This patch program has been developed to help Girl Scouts acquire skills needed to make outdoor living fun, enjoyable and easy. Level 5 activities are provided for those who are seeking an additional challenge after completing the first four levels.
All girls (Brownie through Ambassador) start with Level I and continue at their own pace. Brownies and Juniors may advance through the skill levels in day camps, resident camps, or in their own troops. Cadettes and Seniors may advance in the same way or by teaching these same skills to a younger camp unit or troop. These activities are not appropriate for Daisy Girl Scouts.
California Natives Council's Own Interest Project Award
The California Natives Council’s Own Interest Project Award is designed to help Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts learn about California native plants.
Gabrielino Missions Council’s Own Try-It
The Gabrielino Missions Council’s Own Try-It is designed for Brownie Girl Scouts to learn about the Gabrielino Indians and Mission life that shaped the early history of our Council area.
Gabrielino Missions Council's Own Badge
The Gabrielino Missions Badge is designed for Junior Girl Scouts to learn about the Spanish Mission in our Council area, and to explore Mission life in early California.
Gabrielino Lore Council's Own Badge
The Gabrielino Lore Badge for Junior Girl Scouts is designed to explore the culture of the Gabrielino people prior to the coming of the Spanish.
Winter Wonderland Counci's Own Try-It
The Winter Wonderland Council’s Own Try-It is designed to help Brownie Girl Scouts learn about winter-related items.
Badge in a Bag
Do some badges seem a little daunting to attempt? Can’t get enough stuff for every girl in your troop? Stuff that is a pain to pull together? It’s Badge in a Bag to the rescue! The following Badge in a Bag kits are available to borrow: "Science in Everyday Life" and "Math Sleuth."
They come with complete step-by-step instructions in a convenient and easy-to-carry backpack. Stop by the council office and for only $10 (the cost of consumables for the entire troop), you can check out a Badge in a Bag for three weeks. They are chock-full of all the items and equipment you'll need for every girl in your troop to complete the badge. For more information or to reserve the Bag, call (626) 677-2200.
Girl Scout Program Links at the Huntington Library
This document is a collection of Girl Scout Program possibilities at the Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Garden in San Marino.
Links for Brownie Girl Scouts:
Eco-Explorer Try-It
Plants Try-It
Links for Junior Girl Scouts:
Earth Connections Badge
Outdoor Creativity Badge
Plants and Animals Badge
Wildlife Badge
Science in Everyday Life Badge
Guide Dogs of America Patch Program
Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts may earn this patch, which facilitates knowledge about the raising and care of specially trained guide dogs.