2011 – Junior Safety Award

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

Released in 2011 and is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Junior page has information on when all badges were released.

Do an emergency evacuation drill, take a Hazard Walk, learn bike safety, how to prevent common injuries, AND read weather signs.

Make a list of common injuries for kids in 4th-5th grade AND do a home safety audit check.
Do an emergency evacuation drill (home OR meeting place) AND know how to get out if the first exit is blocked.
Learn weather signs to know when to get indoors or find a safe place.
Learn bicycle safety including why helmets are important and how to fit a helmet properly.
Take a hazard-identification walk (hiking, bike, OR horse trail).

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Five steps are needed to complete this badge:

Find out what the most common injuries are for kids your age. Make a list of how to prevent them.
Then do a home safety audit to check for dangers around the house.
Conduct an emergency evacuation drill of your home or the place your Girl Scout group meets.
In the case of fire, know where your main exit is located, and plan an alternative way to get out if the first exit is blocked.
Find out how to read weather signs so you know when to head indoors and get to safety.
Learn about bicycle safety. Research why biking helmets are important and how to check if a helmet fits you properly.
Go on a hazard-identification walk along a local hiking trail, bike trail, or horse trail.