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Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

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Our Summary* of Requirements:

1. Teach others the 7 Leave No Trace principles (family, friends, OR younger scouts) OR talk to an experienced camper/park ranger/camp director about the principles.
2. Prepare food with minimal or no trash (reusable containers, OR fresh fruit and veggies) OR use solar cooking (grilled cheese, nachos, French bread pizza, s’mores, OR roasted apple slices).
3. Set up a camp area (kitchen/wash area, sleeping area, OR campfire area) using leave no trace and local safety regulations (food storage, water, OR firewood).
4. Make something about the 7 Leave No Trace principles (skit/song/comic) OR Play a game about one of the Leave No Trace principles (surface hopscotch, wildlife habitat mimic, OR knot tying race).
5. Take a hike with conservation in mind (scavenger hunt for local plants/trees/insects/wildlife/water sources, note things you could make a conservation plan about, OR take sound recordings/video/photos/sketch about wildlife and share them with others after the hike).

_{^{* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.}}

Activity Choices

Work in Progress, links may not be available. Check back later!

Available Troop Meeting Plans

• (2) 90 Min Mtgs – Mtg 1 and Mtg 2 from GSRV (River Valley)
• (2) 90 Min Mtgs – GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan
  • Mtg 1: Leave No Trace (3 choices), Food (3 choices)
  • Mtg 2: Set Up (3 choices), Play (3 choices), AND Eco Activity (3 choices)
• (1) Virtual Mtg – Slideshow on Google Docs from GSCI

How to earn individually as a Solo Scout?

• Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home _{– Original Link}
• At Home Plan from NCParks
• Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Juniors” from GSHS
• Google Forms Step by Step Activities (No registration needed) from GSMidTN

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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

Learn about the Animal Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.

Learn about the Camper Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.

Where does this go on the Uniform?

This is a Skill Based Badge and goes on the troop number side of the vest – Click Here to see Junior diagrams and details on where to place it or sash placement.

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GSUSA Information and Details

Other Resources

• Fire Building: Video Introduction to Cooking Outdoors by GSUSA
• Video Outdoor Songs and Games by GSUSA
• Outdoor Journey Plan at Creating Butterflies
• Learn the 7 principles of Leave No Trace (GSUSA Leave No Trace)
• Play Durable Surface Hopscotch
• Durable Surface Quick Concept by Scouting America
• Edible Campfire by GSCB

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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

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Click Here -> To see information References:

Disclaimer: The information published on The Badge Archive is built from the references listed below. These sources demonstrate that our content is grounded in facts and research, not opinion or speculation. Readers may consult them directly when looking for additional material.

• Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Eco Camper 1.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
• Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Eco Camper 2.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
• Roberts, Rachel. Junior the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.

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