The Badge Archive’s At Home Overview gives one way for an independent scout to earn the badge on their own without a troop.
- For pre-planned meeting plans by others – see the Bugs Page
- To choose your own activities – see the Bugs Activity List

Step 1 – Learn about a specific bug and draw a poster with labeled parts.
Learn some Quick Ladybugs Facts.
Step 2 – Make any craft that is a bug.
Make a Simple Paper Bug.
Step 3 – Observe at least three bugs and what they do.
Watch three Online Bugs.
Step 4 – Draw or make a model of a bug home OR observe a spider on it’s web for a week.
Draw a home after seeing Online Bug Homes.
Step 5 – Look at live bugs (in your area on a bug walk, on a farm, or in a museum).
Follow the Virtual Bug Field Trip activity.
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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 Brownie Badge List.
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