2011 – CIT I – Counselor in Training I

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

Released in 2011 and is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Senior page and Ambassador page has information on when all badges were released.

Image and requirements changed in 2025. Retired Information

Choose your own activities!

~~Activity List~~ (Not Available Yet)

Info webpage at Girl Scout Wiki

Our Summary* of requirements:

Contact your council to find out what leadership course they do.

_{^{* – This summary is based off the GSUSA description.}}

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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?

Can only be earned by doing a council run training session.

Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links

Meeting Plans

Can only be earned by doing a council run training session.

What is a good way to earn the badge at home?

Can only be earned by doing a council run training session.

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At Home Plans

Can only be earned by doing a council run training session.

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GSUSA Information and Details

There is only one direction given for earning this award:

“For Counselor in Training I and II, reach out to your local Girl Scout council to locate a CIT program at a camp near you”

Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources

Announced in July of 2025.

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No GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) plan

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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

Learn about the Multi-level GSUSA 2011 Leadership Awards.

Where does this go on the Uniform?

This is a Leadership pin and goes under the bridging badge, in front or above the standard pins – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it or sash placement.

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Retired Information

Original 2011 Image:

Original Official pin *– Image archived from the GSUSA Store before retirement*

Original 2011 Requirements:

Take a leadership course designed by your council on outdoor experiences.
Work with younger girls over the course of at least a camp session.

Our Summary of the original requirements:

Contact your council to find out what leadership course they do.
Find a younger troop to mentor and help plan, prep, and run a campout or help with a service unit/community or council run campout.