Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Yearly themed World Thinking Day badges are released annually. All are considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide.
What is this badge about?
Learn about a topic GSUSA picks each year that affects the entire world.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Coming Soon…
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA 2025-2026 PDF activity choices.
- Free PDF Guide available on GSUSA.com
Click to Expand → 2025 Information
- Realize you are part of a world wide organization (read WAGGGS Global Advocacy Champions stories, teach younger Girl Scouts about the World Thinking Day history, OR design a new symbol for “Reflecting the symbolism and values of our Movement”).
- Connect to another culture locally (interview someone from a different culture and share yours, participate in a community cultural event, OR interview someone who grew up outside of the U.S.).
- Investigate how to “Reflect the symbolism and values of our Movement” (hold a mock debate with a fellow Girl Scout, role-play and discuss bullying scenarios you have seen or heard about, OR write a letter to a local congressperson about an issue you feel strongly about).
- Share what you learned (participate in a World Thinking Day event, make a poster/video/display, plan a TAP using the Design Process).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA 2024-2025 PDF activity choices.
Meeting Plans
- C/S/A 2025 WTD Outline by The Badge Archive
At Home Plans
- D/B/J 2025 WTD Outline by The Badge Archive
Other Resources
- Bully Role-Play compiled by The Badge Archive
- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 1 Meeting for 2025 – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Mtg 1: World Wide (World Thinking Day Story, The World Song, or Message for Future), Connect to Another Culture (Global in Community, Guest from Another Culture, or Personal Connection), Speak Up Activity (Superhero, How to Speak Up, or Speak Up for Environment), AND Share WTD (WTD Event, Create a Message, or Plan Project)
- Step 1: VTK The World Song by GSUSA
- Step 1: VTK The World Thinking Day Story by GSUSA
- Step 3: VTK The Power of One Tree by GSUSA
- Step 3: VTK Our World, Our Equal Future, and the Girl Scout Tree Promise by GSUSA
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Our Summary* of requirements:
Before 2018 there were several ways to earn the World Thinking Day badge, including learning about a different culture and country and sharing what you learned with others. This option is NO LONGER offered by GSUSA. Some leaders chose to still use this option due to the rule that any retired badge can still be earned, however technically this can only be used to earn any World Thinking Day themed badge prior to 2018.
After 2018 you can still enjoy learning about a different culture and country and participating in Festival of Nation events that communities and service units still hold – but this would only earn a Fun Patch, not the World Thinking Day badge.
Any annual badge released after 2018 technically can only be earned by following the themed requirements available on GSUSA.com
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Free PDF Guide available on GSUSA.com
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Any annual badge released after 2018 technically can only be earned by following the themed requirements available on GSUSA.com. It can no longer be earned by the prior ability to learn about a specific culture and share the knowledge.
Meeting Plans
- Free PDF Guide available on GSUSA.com
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Basic Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View 2026 Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- Free PDF Guide available on GSUSA.com
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
Any annual badge released after 2018 technically can only be earned by following the themed requirements available on GSUSA.com. It can no longer be earned by the prior ability to learn about a specific culture and share the knowledge.
At Home Plans
- Free PDF Guide available on GSUSA.com
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GSUSA Information and Details
Any annual badge released after 2018 technically can only be earned by following the themed requirements available on GSUSA.com. It can no longer be earned by the prior ability to learn about a specific culture and share the knowledge.
4-5 steps are needed to complete this badge:
- These steps change each year depending on the yearly theme.
Please see the Free PDF Guide available on GSUSA.com
The theme for World Thinking Day 2026 is Our Friendship to “…celebrate the special friendships that connect Girl Scouts and Girl Guides everywhere.”
Four Requirements (2025-2026):
- Explore what World Thinking Day is all about.
- Experience it with purpose by taking part in
meaningful activities. - Investigate this year’s special theme.
- Share what you’ve learned and commit to building a
better future.
Year 2025 badge
Year 2024 badge
Year 2023 badge
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Free PDF Guide available in GSUSA.com
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 1 Meeting for 2026 – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- VTK The World Thinking Day Story in Four Parts by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Multi-level GSUSA 2011 Award badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is an Award Badge – To see diagrams and details on where to place it:
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Scouts
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(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive community for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scout leaders. This group offers solutions to keep older scouts engaged in scouting amidst their busy lives. Share strategies, tackle challenges, and exchange ideas for fun, meaningful activities that resonate with teens and build lasting connections.
Find out how you can support The Badge Archive!
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- Return to the Cadette Badge List.
- Return to the Senior Badge List.
- Return to the Ambassador Badge List.
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