Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2023 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?
Learn the tools of a craft, research users, and create a user-centered project.
Choose your own activities!
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Research (talk to a crafter, research, OR try one out) and pick out which craft (pottery, jewelry, textiles, OR baskets) to do.
- Learn what tinkering is and practice (make a new tool, upcycle a material, OR add a new part to a project you make).
- Learn what a user is and brainstorm user centered projects (interview users, reflect, OR research).
- Learn what Form, Fit, and Function are and create a user-centered project (something to entertain, simplify life, OR useful to a user).
- Reflect on a project you made and brainstorm a tinker (how to simplify if you made it again OR sketch a change for a user specific request/adding a new feature or function).
* – 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
Other Resources
- See the D/B/J Craft and Tinker Activity List – choose your own activities!
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- None Currently Available
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- None Currently Available
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Explore crafting and tinkering
- Tinker with a craft
- Learn about users
- Craft for form, fit, and function
- Tinker with your project
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
- Mtg 1: Research (Community, Examine, or Try It Out!), AND Tinker (Tools, Materials, or Function)
- Mtg 2: User Centered Design (Interview, Reflect, or Research), Make Form/Fit/Function Craft (Entertain, Simplify Life, or Anything Else), AND Reflect (Streamline It, Test It, or Add New Feature/Function)
- Makerspaces by GSUSA
- Making For Families by GSUSA
- Junior Craft Glossary by GSUSA
- VTK My User Profile by GSUSA
- VTK Weaving Loom by GSUSA
- VTK Make a Tote by GSUSA
- VTK Make a Spotlight by GSUSA
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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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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.
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- Return to the Junior Badge List.
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