(Part of Daisy 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 2017 but is considered part of the 2011 GSUSA Program. The Daisy Page has information on when all badges were released.
Can be earned as a single badge or as part of the Daisy Outdoor Journey set. (Journeys retire in Oct 2026.)
What is this badge about?
Learn a camp skill, have fun outside, and camp overnight.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Plan one aspect of your camping trip (kaper chart, OR one meal).
- Learn what to pack for your camping trip (practice packing gear, OR talk to an expert).
- Learn a new camp skill when camping (square knot, OR hiking safety).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Buy Printable Meeting at Teachers Pay Teachers from Leadership Made Simple
- Slideshow on Google Docs from GSCI – Archived Copy of PPT
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Slideshow on Google Docs from GSCI – Archived Copy of PPT
- Buy Printable Meeting at Teachers Pay Teachers from Leadership Made Simple
- Buy D/B Printable Meeting at Teachers Pay Teachers from Leadership Made Simple
- Buy D/B/J Printable Meeting at Teachers Pay Teachers from Leadership Made Simple
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - List of Outdoor Games
- 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
- At Home Plan from GSofCT – Archived Copy of PDF
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF – Original Link
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Daisies” from GSHS
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GSUSA Information and Details
Three steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Help plan a camping trip
- Help pack for your trip
- Go camping
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, Sharev by GSUSA
- Taking Your Multi-Level Troop Camping by GSUSA
- Earning Badges with Multi-Level Girls by GSUSA
- Girl Scout Readiness in Camping by GSUSA
- Outdoor Progression Chart by GSUSA
- VTK Explaining Leave No Trace by GSUSA
- VTK Safe Camp Rules by GSUSA
- VTK Kaper Chart by GSUSA
- VTK Camping Essentials by GSUSA
- VTK Introduction to Fire Building by GSUSA
- VTK Outdoors Songs and Games by GSUSA
- VTK Safe Camp Rules by GSUSA
- VTK Illustrated Leave No Trace Daisy by GSUSA
- VTK Square Knot How-To 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 Apron and Vest?
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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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive Facebook community for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout leaders. Whether you’re seeking advice, fresh ideas, or meeting plans, you’re in the right place! Let’s inspire each other, share our experiences, and make every troop meeting a memorable adventure.
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- Return to the Daisy Badge List.
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