(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
Released in 2011 and is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Senior page has information on when all badges were released.
Can be earned as a single badge or as part of the Senior Outdoor Journey set. (Journeys retire in Oct 2026.)
What is this badge about?
Try exciting outdoor activity on a two night trip and help at the camp in one way.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Choose your adventure activity and find a location that will offer possibilities for a trip of at least two nights AND enhance your adventure with one activity (research the background of the activity, learn the science behind your activity OR add an extra element to the standard activity plan).
- Prepare for the adventure in one activity (learn a new skill, gain a new fitness level, attend a one-day high-adventure course, OR spend a day practicing co-op games).
- Make a packing list after talking to an expert or experienced adventurer (expert, sporting-goods employee, OR experienced scout).
- Help at camp (maintain a trail, haul out trash, guide a younger scout, help a younger scout earn their camping badge, teach Leave No Trace at camp).
- Record your adventure (digital photo series, journal, sketch, field diary, OR video).
* – 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
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?
- None Currently Available
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- None Currently Available
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Enhance your adventure
- Get in the team spirit—and refine your teamwork
- Know your gear
- Plan your service to the great outdoors
- Capture the adventure
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 Adventure Quiz 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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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
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