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Patch Programs

Patch programs provide Girl Scouts opportunities to enjoy activities, learn new skills, explore their world—and earn an awesome patch, of course! 

Please note: Patches are available in our council stores, unless otherwise noted. Find store contact info here.

Highlighted Patch Programs

Below, you'll find new and exciting patch programs developed with our corporate partners. These special patch programs are designed to elevate girl-led exploration through hands-on learning and industry awareness. Corporations interested in partnering with us to help girls recognize their strengths and unleash their potential, click here .

DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free Patch Program
DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free Patch

Girl Scouts are all about best friends and adventure, just like the bold and gutsy girl, Lucky, in DreamWorks Spirit Riding Free on Netflix. Through this patch program, Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors will hone their drawing and storytelling skills as well as experience how DreamWorks producers and animators brought Lucky and her wild horse, Spirit, to life on screen. Learn more.

More Patch Programs to Explore

California Native
California Native Patch

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

Climate Connections
Climate Connections Patch

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

Basic 8 Camping Skills
Basic 8 Patch

Basic 8 Camping Skills (All Levels)
Daisies through Ambassadors will learn the skills needed to make outdoor living fun, enjoyable, and easy! Learn more.

Free Being Me
Free Being Me

Free Being Me (Ages 7-11)
Developing leadership skills is an important part of being a Girl Scout, and body confidence is an important step in becoming a good leader. This program for girls ages 7-10 and 11-14 helps girls recognize global beauty pressures and become more body confident. Learn more about program for girls ages 7-10. | Learn more about program for girls ages 11-14. | Contact Michelle Geathers after completion of program to receive patch.

Guide Dogs of America
Guide Dogs of America

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

JPL/NASA Earth Science
NASA JPL

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

Justice

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

To schedule a meeting with a judge and tour a courthouse near your troop, please contact that court directly. If a troop would like to meet a federal judge and tour a federal courthouse in the Los Angeles area, please email Jan Zari. 

LA Public Library
LA Public Library

Los Angeles Public Library (All Levels)
The Los Angeles Public Library is one of the largest public library systems in the United States. We serve the 3 million people that live in the City of Los Angeles with our 72 Library Branches, Central Library, and 24/7 access through our website, providing free and easy access to information, ideas, books and technology that enrich, educate and empower every individual in our city's diverse neighborhoods.This patch will educate Scouts about the variety of in-person and online resources LAPL provides, and help them understand the vital roles libraries play in building strong communities. Learn more.

Marine Mammals
Marine Mammals

Marine Mammals (Brownies, Juniors)
Brownies and Juniors will learn about, experience, enjoy, and help support the health, welfare, and habitat of marine animals of Southern California. Brownies, learn more. | Juniors, learn more.

Mission Trails
Mission Trails

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

Starry Skies
Starry Sky

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

Tournament of Roses

Tournament of Roses (All Levels)
The Tournament of Roses patch program is designed to teach girls about the Tournament of Roses Parade and the preparations required to make it happen, the role of volunteers, and related places of interest in Pasadena. Learn more. | Take quiz (required to earn patch). | Order patch (upon completion of program requirements).

Video Game Designer

Video Game Designer (Juniors, Cadettes)
Junior and Cadette Girl Scouts will design their own video game and learn about the gaming industry. This patch program is designed to help ensure that the world has a strong female voice in the world of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Learn more.

Calling all troops that have completed community service projects! Take a moment to share how your girls are making a difference in the world. Troop leaders, please submit your troop's project details using this eForm. Participating girls will reveive the Building Better Communities patch. Learn more.