(Part 3 of Automotive Progressive Badge Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

Released in 2020 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Junior page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Make a pretend car factory and put pieces together.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn about assembly lines in factories.
- Learn about the 5S system.
- Think of a plan to manufacturer a lot of the same vehicle.
- Work as a team to do your plan to manufacture lots of vehicles.
- Decide if your manufacturing process could be improved if you did it again (protecting the environment OR making the process safer for workers).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Basic Meeting Plan compiled by The Badge Archive
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Cardboard Car from WikiHow
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Juniors” from GSHS
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Juniors” from GSHS
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Experience the manufacturing process
- Learn about the automotive manufacturing process
- Plan your own automotive manufacturing process
- Manufacture a set of vehicles
- Innovate your automotive manufacturing process
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
(Sold as a single booklet of all 3 Progressive Badges)
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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
- Mtg 1: Dot Game, Manufacture Bracelets, 5S, AND Manufacture with 5S
- Mtg 2: Get Ready, Reverse Engineer, Map Out, Build Assembly Line, Test it Out, AND Brainstorm Improvements
- Junior Automotive Notes to Volunteers by GSUSA
- Junior Automotive Glossary by GSUSA
- Design Think Process Poster by GSUSA
- Brainstorm Think Pair Share by GSUSA
- VTK Dot Game Instructions by GSUSA
- VTK 5S Poster by GSUSA
- VTK Vehicle Parts Checklist by GSUSA
- VTK Wheel Template by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Automotive 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 Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive Facebook community for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout leaders. Whether you’re seeking advice, fresh ideas, or meeting plans, you’re in the right place! Let’s inspire each other, share our experiences, and make every troop meeting a memorable adventure.
Find out how you can support The Badge Archive!
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- Return to the Junior Badge List.
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