Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
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Released in 2011.
The 2011 Junior Page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Use a GPS to find hidden treasures outdoors and learn about Travel Bugs.
Quick Links:
Activity Choices, Meeting Plans, Solo Scouts,
Uniform Placement, GSUSA Info & Links
Our Summary* of Requirements:
- Learn what Geocaching is and how to do it (research, talk to a geocacher, OR attend a geocaching event).
- Practice (find the coordinates of 3 things, hide and item and give coordinates to a friend to find and then reverse, OR have adult give coordinates to 3 things with photos you have to find) finding latitude/longitude of GPS Coordinates.
- Make a trade item for Geocaching (SWAP, jewelry, drawing/picture, OR seashell).
- Go Geocaching (hiking, multi-cache, OR themed cache).
- Find a Travel Bug that has gone to at least 4 places and find out more about each place it’s been to OR make a Travel Bug (for international OR specifically for Girl Scouts).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
Activity Choices
Work in Progress, links may not be available. Check back later!
- Do four Required Activities:
- Read Geocaching Basics.
- Pick one GPS Practice activity.
- Pick one Geocaching Trade Item activity.
- Pick one Geocaching activity.
- Do one Required Optional Activity:
- Any Find a Travel Bug activity.
- Any Make a Travel Bug activity.
Available Troop Meeting Plans
- (1) Mtg – Plan at Earn Junior Girl Scout Badges Blog
- (2) 90 Min Mtgs – Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley)
- (1) 90 Min Mtg – Basic Meeting Plan by The Badge Archive
- (2) 90 Min Mtgs – GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan
- Mtg 1: Learn Geocaching (3 choices), Practice (3 choices)
- Mtg 2: Make Tokens (3 choices), Travel Bug (3 choices)
How to earn individually as a Solo Scout?
- At Home Plan w/video from GSCWM
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKentuckiana – Original Link
- Video Walkthrough from GSLP
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Juniors” from GSHS
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Outdoor Themed 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
There are five steps needed to complete this badge, found on the Girl Scout Shop description or searching the GSUSA Badge Explorer. Information on the official requirements can also be found on the Scout’s Honor Wiki.
Printed Booklets
Booklet and VTK Information(Coming Soon)- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet
Other Non-GSUSA Resources
- Info webpage at Girl Scout Wiki
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
(No official Groups)
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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 : Geocacher 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 : Geocacher 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.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Geocacher 3.” 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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