The Badge Archive

(Part of Senior Outdoor Journey Set)

(Note: Per GSUSA’s 2025 Award Log: “These awards are retiring on 10/1/26”. While the Journey will be retiring, this will still remain as a badge.)

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

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Choose your own activities!

• Activity List  (Not Available Yet)

Our Summary* of requirements:

1. Review the Before You Start This Badge box, speak to an expert (camping expert, sporting goods/outdoor retail store employee, OR camp ranger) about any special gear you’ll need, AND pick a location to camp with an adventure activity.
2. Make a packing list (add any additional items for your adventure activity to your packing lists OR compare gear to see what’s missing, what can be shared, and clean or repair any items) OR practice carrying your pack with a full load 15 minutes each day while wearing your camping outfit and boots until you can do a full hour with ease.
3. Make food using a stove designed for backpacking (canister stove, wood-burning stove, table stove, buddy burner, OR vagabond stove) OR prepare snacks, water, and food for your adventure activity.
4. Learn a new camp skill and use it at camp (three essential knots that can be used around camp, research weather and weather disasters, OR hike with a topographical map using a compass to navigate).
5. Have fun while camping (keep a journal, teach Leave No Trace at camp, OR write a poem, song, or story about a native feature you find at camp).

_{^{* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.}}

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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?

• Archived Copy of PDF from GSRV (River Valley) _{– Original PDF}

Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links

Meeting Plans

• Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
• Archived Copy of PDF from GSRV (River Valley) _{– Original PDF}
• Slideshow on Google Docs from GSCI _{– Archived Copy of PPT}

Other Resources

• (Not Available Yet) See the Activity List – choose your own activities!
• Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
• View Booklet Online

What is a good way to earn the badge at home?

• Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home _{– Original Link}

Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans

At Home Plans

• Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home _{– Original Link}

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GSUSA Information and Details

Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources

• Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)

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• GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
• Brainstorming: Think, Pair, Share by GSUSA
• Leave No Trace for Older Girls by GSUSA
• Girl Scout Readiness in Camping by GSUSA
• VTK Camp Checklist by GSUSA

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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

Learn about the Camper Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.

Where does this go on the Uniform?

This is typically considered a Journey Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it. This can also be a Skill Based Badge when the Outdoor Journey is not planned – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.

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