(Part of Brownie 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 Brownie page has information on when all badges were released. Image changed in 2024. (See Retired Information.)
Can be earned as a single badge or as part of the Brownie Outdoor Journey set. (Journeys retire in Oct 2026.)
What is this badge about?
Learn how to call for help, treat minor injuries, and stay safe around outdoor hazards.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Role play calling 911 in various scenarios OR talk with police officer or firefighter about importance of 911.
- Talk to a someone in healthcare (doctor, nurse, policeman, firefighter) or visit a health location (clinic, police station, fire station).
- Make a first aid kit (for personal use, troop use, or donate one).
- Have a healthcare professional (doctor, nurse, red cross instructor, EMT) teach how to treat minor injuries (cut, scrape, bruise, or insect bite).
- Learn how to identify local dangerous plants, animals, and insects AND how to treat bug bite/bee sting, sunburn, or poison oak/ivy rash.
* – 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
- Archived Copy of Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley) – Original: Mtg 1 and Mtg 2
- Slideshow on Google Docs PDF from GSEP – Archived Copy of PPT
- Buy Printable Meeting at Teachers Pay Teachers for Growing Girl Scout Helpers
- Buy Activity Booklet from Leader Connecting Leaders
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Info webpage at Girl Scout Wiki
- Camp Plan at Creating Butterflies
- Activity Ideas at DS Brownie Girl Scouts
- Activity Ideas at Earn Brownie Try-Its Blog
- Virtual Program of 3 of 5 Steps from GSCSNJ
- How to Treat a Splinter video
- Mosquito Bites video
- Poison Ivy video
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- At Home Plan from GSofCT – Archived Copy of PDF
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- At Home Plan from GSofCT – Archived Copy of PDF
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF – Original Link
- Google Classroom link under “Virtual Badges for Brownies” from GSHS
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Find out how to get help from 911
- Talk to someone who treats injured people
- Make a first-aid kit
- Learn how to treat minor injuries
- Know how to prevent and treat outdoor injuries
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
- Mtg 1: 911 Practice (Role-Play, Practice, or Expert Advice), AND Medical Professional (Professional, EMT, or Fire Station Visit)
- Mtg 2: First Aid Kit (Home, Meeting Place, or Donate), Health Tips (Doctor/Nurse, First Aid Kit, or EMT), AND Outdoor First Aid (Hike, Expert, or Research)
- VTK If You Call 911 by GSUSA
- VTK Dialing 911 by GSUSA
- VTK Starter List for Your First Aid Kit 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 can be 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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Retired Information
Original 2011 Image:
When image changed in 2024, the Requirements stayed the same.
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