Patch Programs
Patch Programs and Council’s Own Patches
Some patch
programs and council’s own patches may not be listed. Please inquire
with regional program staff for more information. Patches are
available in our council stores, unless otherwise noted. Find store
contact info here.
Building Better Communities
Troops who have completed a community service project since
October 2017 are encouraged to submit their work to receive the
Building Better Communities patch.
California Native Badge
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.
Cadette
Badge Information
Senior
Badge Information
Ambassador
Badge Information
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!
Columbia Memorial Space Center Patch Programs
Girl
Scouts of Greater Los Angeles can learn about astronomy, robotics, and
space exploration! To register, contact the Columbia Memorial Space
Center directly at 562-231-1200 and ask for Rick O’Connor. There are
20 spots per session; however groups of 10 or more can schedule their
own workshop.
Driving My Financial Future: Toyota Financial
Empowerment Program Sponsored by Toyota Financial
Services
Toyota Financial Services is offering a FREE
financial literacy program that teaches girls real-life financial
skills and helps them pursue their dreams. Girls in grades 4–12 who
attend Title 1 schools and/or are eligible for the school lunch
program can participate.
- As part of the Toyota Financial Services (TFS) “Driving My Financial Future” Financial Literacy Program, TFS is offering grants for Take Action projects that seek to address an issue and have a financial empowerment theme for girls in underserved communities. Eligibility requirements include currently participating in “Driving My Financial Future” Financial Literacy Program and having earned one or more Financial Literacy badges.
- Read the TFS FAQs, the TFS Tip Sheet, or contact Michelle Geathers for more information.
Basic
8 Camping Skills Patch Program
Daisies through
Ambassador Girl Scouts will learn the skills needed to make outdoor
living fun, enjoyable, and easy!
Free Being Me Patch Program - Ages 7-10 Guide | Ages 11-14 Guide
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. Contact Michelle Geathers after
completion of the program to receive your patch.
Guide
Dogs of America Patch Program
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.
JPL/NASA
EARTH Science Patch Program
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.
The
Justice Patch Program
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. 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
send an email to justicepatchvisits@cacb.uscourts.gov.
Los
Angeles Public Library
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.
Marine Mammal Badge for Brownies and Juniors
Through
this badge, Girl Scouts will learn about, experience, enjoy, and help
support the health, welfare, and habitat of marine animals of Southern
California.
Brownie
Badge Information
Junior
Badge Information
Mission
Trails Badge for Juniors
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.
Starry Skies Patch
Program for Brownies
The Starry Skies Patch Program
for Brownies teaches girls about astronomy and constellations, while
relating it 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
Techbridge
Patch Program
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles
and Techbridge have joined together to offer five fun, hands-on
program guides to help inspire girls in science and engineering! Each
leader guide contains 4-5 activities to complete in order to earn a
puzzle-piece patch. Complete a program, send in your sign-in sheet, and receive a patch! View the patch requirements.
Download the Leader Guides:
Make It Green
Power It Up
Engineers to the Rescue
Thrillbuilders
Design Time
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, and related places of interest
in Pasadena.
View the patch program requirements
Tournament of Roses Patch Program Quiz
Tournament of Roses Patch Program Order Form
Video Game Designer Patch Program
Girl Scouts make their own video games and learn about the
games industry. This Patch Program is appropriate for Junior and
Cadette Girl Scouts. Get more information in the Activity
Guide and contact programs@girlscoutsla.org for
information on finding a Video Game Designer role model in your area.
