Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2011 and is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Senior page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Create 4 types of collages using different materials and techniques.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Look at collages (read about three collage time periods or styles, visit a museum or exhibit featuring collages, OR create a timeline from the earliest collage to now AND include three influential artist in the timeline).
- Make a collage: cubomania, collect a week of things (receipts, cards, tickets, flyers, wrappers, etc.), OR use photos (your own or from online) that fit a theme.
- Make a color collage: use only one color in different shades and tones, use a color theme (patriotic, Victorian, cool colors, OR Girl Scout colors), OR harmony collage (using colors that give a sense of balance and harmony).
- Make a collage from found objects: 3D materials (computer chips, old parts, colored wires, OR screws/nuts), using a found surface for your canvas (lampshade, shoe, tire, driftwood, OR tabletop), OR everyday items (napkins, chopsticks, cutlery, OR sugar packets).
- Make a collage with a message: Self-portrait (your face, your emotions, your dreams, OR interests), Advocacy (social commentary, OR something you believe in), OR Advertisement (promote a scout camp, travel adventure, book, OR recipe).
* – 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 PDF from GSRV (River Valley) – Original PDF
- Buy Activity Booklet from Leader Connecting Leaders
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSRV (River Valley) – Original PDF
- Buy Activity Booklet from Leader Connecting Leaders
- Slideshow PDF from GSEP – Archived Copy of PDF
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Collage Making by The Badge Archive
- Collage Types by The Badge Archive
- Info webpage at Girl Scout Wiki
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Explore collage
- Focus on composition
- Create with color
- Use found objects
- Share a message
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
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the 2011 GSUSA Multi-level Art badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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