Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2011 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Cadette page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn about child development, how to care for younger kids, and be a responsible babysitter.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Choose 3 of the 5 age groups (newborn, infant, toddler, preschooler, OR 5-7) and learn about them from a trusted source (observe for an hour AND research, interview a professional, OR watch videos AND write a summary).
- Attend a babysitting training course OR interview 5 moms or professionals who watch children.
- Learn about playtime and safety by interviewing a professional toy or game maker, OR for two hours observe kids interacting with toys AND take notes.
- Review Market Prep THEN do an activity (market yourself to potential employers, create a questionnaire for friends and family, OR have an interview with a potential employer).
- Babysit AND do one one activity (have a game, story, snack, OR craft prepared).
* – 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 Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley) – Original: Mtg 1 and Mtg 2
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Archived Copy of PDF from GS-HCC – Original Link
- Archived Copy of Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley) – Original: Mtg 1 and Mtg 2
- Slideshow Google Doc from GSNWGL – 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?
- 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:
- Get to know how kids develop
- Prepare for challenges
- Focus on play
- Find potential employers
- Practice your babysitting skills
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
- VTK Marketing Prep by GSUSA
- VTK Some Safe Toys by GSUSA
- VTK Parent’s Form by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
There are no correlating journeys or badges. We recommend a Fun Patch for other levels. Learn about the other Self Care 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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