Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2011 but 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?
Make and follow a two month long plan that does three activities (stretching/flexibility, cardio, AND toning) every week.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Decide on a cross-training goal (get advice from a professional, get evaluated, OR create a fitness statement).
- Add a 15 minute stretching/flexibility exercise to your training schedule (ask an expert, take a yoga or Pilates class, or research how to warm up and safely stretch).
- Add a 30 minute cardio part to your training schedule (add something that gets your heartrate up, take a free course at your community center or gym, OR mix up what you do each day or week).
- Add a 15 minute toning exercise to your training schedule (ask an expert, do a circuit at a gym, OR research five body-weight exercises AND five free weight exercises that will help you meet your goal).
- Do the two month training schedule according to GSUSA’s Tips Before Takeoff AND one activity to stay motivated (chart your progress, work with a partner, OR plan to teach someone else).
* – 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
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
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - 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
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO Virtual – Original Link
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF – Original Link
- At Home Plan from High School Girl Scout Resources – Archived Copy of PDF
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Seniors” from GSHS
- Google Forms Step by Step Activities (No registration needed) from GSMidTN
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Set your cross-training goal
- Start a stretching and flexibility program
- Add a cardio element
- Add a toning or strengthening element
- Stay motivated to reach your goal
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 Athletic Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 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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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
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Find out how you can support The Badge Archive!
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- Return to the Senior Badge List.
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