1980 – Active Citizen

Released in 1980.
Retired in 2001.
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Summary:

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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*

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

Official GSUSA Requirements


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.

  • 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, pp. 139–140.
  • Girl Scouts of the United States of America. Girl Scout Badges and Signs. 1980. Fifth Printing ed., New York, NY, Girl Scout of the U.S.A., Dec. 1984, p. 46.
  • 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. 52.

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