Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2017 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Brownie page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Build a jumping robot with springs and test how it moves.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn how springs work.
- Make a leap bot using a spring.
- Test the leap bot (how high, how far, does it break).
- Make notes about how the test went.
- Share the results and think of one way to improve the leap bot.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Buy Activity Kit on Etsy from On My Honor Downloads
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Meeting Plan at Creating Butterflies
- PDF Meeting Plan (Mtg 1 and Mtg 2) from GS Fairbanks – Archived Copy of Mtg1 and Mtg2
- Buy Activity Kit on Etsy from On My Honor Downloads
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the 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?
- Video Walkthrough to build leap bot from ScrapsKC
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- Video Walkthrough to build leap bot from ScrapsKC
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Learn about springs
- Build your Leap Bot
- Create a way to test how well your Leap Bot performs
- Record the results of your test
- Share your results
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
(Part of 3 Mechanical Badge booklet – not a Progressive set)
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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: Springs, AND Build Leap Bot
- Mtg 2: Test Leap Bot, Record Results, AND Share Results
- GoldieBlox Kit Instructions by GSUSA
- Brownie Mechanical Challenge Glossary by GSUSA
- VTK Sample Leap Bot by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
There are no correlating journey or badges. We recommend a Fun Patch for other levels.
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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