The Badge Archive

1980 – Across Generations

Released in 1990.
Retired with 2011 Program change.

Summary:

Connecting with older people, like grandparents or other seniors, to learn from their stories and share experiences. It helps scouts understand what life was like in the past and find things they have in common with people from different age groups.

How to Find Retired Badges

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Who Can Earn Retired Badges?

GSUSA allows retired badges to be earned and worn on the front of the modern day uniform. “Once a badge, always a badge.” Here are the age ranges from the past that can earn 1980 era badges:

  • 1980 Version – Ages 9-11 (4th-6th Grade)
  • 1990 Version – Ages 8-11 (3rd-6th Grade)
  • 2001 Version – 3rd-6th Grade

How to Earn*

Complete any four of the following activities:

  1. Create For a Senior Citizen
  2. Learn from a Senior Citizen
  3. Befriend a Senior Citizen
  4. Create For a Senior Citizen
  5. Adopt-A-Grandparent program
  6. Help Older People
  7. Girl Scout Memories
  8. Visit Senior Citizens
  9. Senior Citizen Letters
  10. Senior Citizens in the Media
  11. Interview an Active Senior Citizen
  12. Comparing Comics
  13. Cook with a Senior Citizen

* – These activities are similar to the GSUSA activity choices from retired handbooks.

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Official GSUSA Requirements

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Published on December 21, 2025, by:

Tia Kennard

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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.

  • Bergerson, Chris, et al. Junior Girl Scout Handbook. edited by Janet Lombardi, First Impressions 1994 ed., New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 1994, p. 40.
  • Sparks, Karen Unger, et al. Girl Scout Badges and Signs. 1990. Revised ed., New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 1990, p. 17.

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