2011 – Petal – Courageous and Strong

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

Buy the Official Badge (Sold as a Set)
~~Buy a Mini Fun Patch~~

Released in 2022.
Replaced Tula Petal – Courageous and Strong.
The 2011 Daisy Page has information on when all badges were released.

What is this badge about?

Find a courageous example, honor someone, and practice being courageous and strong.

Activity Choices

Activity List for Petal – Courageous and Strong

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Meeting plans to earn as a troop?

(1) 90 Min Mtg – Basic Meeting Plan by The Badge Archive

How to earn individually?

Download Earn Petals at Home Chart by The Badge Archive

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Our Summary* of Requirements:

Find an example of courage (character from book/movie/show, OR a woman in the community/world).
Honor courageous and strong people (make medal OR thank you card).
Practice being courageous and strong (try a new outdoor activity, OR learn what to do when they see bullying).

_{^{* – This summary is based off the GSUSA Daisy Handbook activity choices (p. 61-70).}}

Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

Learn about the Daisy Petal Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.

Where does this go on the Uniform?

The Petals go on the center of the apron or on the insignia side of the vest – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.

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GSUSA Information and Details

Promise Center and all Petal requirements are listed in the 2022 Daisy Handbook. See also the Petal Chart (VTK Plan Outlines) from GSofME.

Buy the Daisy Handbook with 2022 Requirements
No Official GSUSA Booklet Online.

Click to Expand → Other GSUSA Official Resources

GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) 1 free (60 min) meeting plan.
- Mtg 1: Courageous and Strong: Draw a scene OR Learn of Female Hero, Make medal OR Say thank you, AND New adventure OR learn to deal with bullies
- PDF Resources available on VTK:
  - Courageous and Strong Medal
  - Malala Yousafzai
  - Make a Paper-Plate Medal
  - What Would You Do?

Click to Expand → Other Non-GSUSA Resources

Activity Ideas from Use Resources Wisely
Handbook Info from Scouts Honor Wiki

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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
_{(Not an official GSUSA Group)}

Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
_{(Not an official GSUSA Group)}

See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
_{(No official Groups)}

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Updated on May 10, 2026. Published on December 31, 2022. Author:

Tia Kennard

Click Here -> To see information References:

Disclaimer: The information published on The Badge Archive is built from the references listed below. These sources demonstrate that our content is grounded in facts and research, not opinion or speculation. Readers may consult them directly when looking for additional material.

Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. Daisy Girl Scout Handbook. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2022.
Schroeder, Greta. Daisy the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.

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