Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2011 and but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Ambassador page has information on when all badges were released. Image and requirements changed in 2024. (See Retired Information.)
What is this badge about?
Learn how to handle worst-case scenarios, about real-life wilderness emergency examples, how to get help in places it’s hard to communicate, make a plan for wilderness emergencies, and interview someone about training and education needed for extreme conditions.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn about the worst-case scenarios you could encounter (Take First Aid/CPR course, interview first responder, OR watch movie/read a book about outdoor adventure AND discuss how they coped with emergencies and how it applies to real life) AND learn how to handle them.
- Interview someone (rescue pilot, park ranger, or member of a wilderness search-and-rescue squad or ski patrol, firefighter, EMT, or member of a local emergency response unit, OR combat medic or member of a military medical unit) about the training and education needed for extreme conditions.
- Make a plan for wilderness emergencies (take a wilderness first aid course, research AND make a checklist, OR talk to an expert).
- Learn how to get help in places it’s hard to communicate from (assemble an emergency signaling kit, learn Morse code for the letters SOS, OR find out how to use a cell phone without service).
- Learn about real-life wilderness emergency examples (read a book or an article or see a movie that tells a real-life story, find at least five news stories, OR organize a mock wilderness emergency drill with real emergency responders).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- None currently available with updated requirements done in 2024. See Retired Information for previous plans.
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Meeting Plans
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
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At Home Plans
- None Currently Available
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Build your knowledge before heading into the wilderness
- Learn about careers that save lives in extreme conditions
- Provide first aid in remote locations
- Know how to get help in remote locations
- Explore real-life examples for handling wilderness emergencies
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Binder (View Online)
(Part of 7 Legacy badges in 2011 Handbook binder)
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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
- VTK Be Prepared by GSUSA
- VTK Discussion Questions by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Healthy Living Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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Retired Information
Original 2011 Image:
Original 2011 Requirements:
- Learn how to deal with medical emergencies in the wilderness
- Research careers that save lives in extreme conditions
- Find out how to care for a critically injured person
- Know how to move an injured person
- Explore real-life examples for handling wilderness emergencies
Retired Requirement Resources:
- Info webpage at Girl Scout Wiki
- PDF Meeting Plan from GSRV (River Valley) – Archived Copy of PDF
- At Home Plan from GSofCT – Archived Copy of PDF
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