Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2011 and 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?
Follow clues to find hidden treasures outside.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn what letterboxing is and practice how to do it (learn terms, what makes a good hiding spot, how to follow clues).
- Make or get a stamp to use for letterboxing.
- Learn about clue letterbox hints (fill-in-the-blank, scrambles, number codes) and solve one.
- Search for a letterbox (one already hidden or one a group in the troop makes and hides).
- Make a letter box with directions and hide it for someone else to find.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Archived Copy of Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley) – Original: Mtg 1 and Mtg 2
- Buy Printable Meeting on Etsy from On My Honor Downloads
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Meeting Plan at DS Brownie Girl Scouts
- Meeting Plan at Earn Brownie Try-Its Blog
- Archived Copy of Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley) – Original: Mtg 1 and Mtg 2
- Buy Printable Meeting on Etsy from On My Honor Downloads
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - 9 Badge Plan at Creating Butterflies
- Letterbox Stamp video from ScrapsKC
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- At Home Plan w/video from GSCWM – Archived Copy of PDF
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- At Home Plan w/video from GSCWM – Archived Copy of PDF
- At Home Plan w/video from GSofCT – Archived Copy of PDF
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Get started with letterboxing
- Find your own stamp
- Practice solving clues
- Search for a letterbox
- Make a letterbox
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: Learn Letterboxing (Dictionary, or Hiding Places), Code Breaking (Fill-in-the-Blank, Scramble, or Number Code), AND Stamp Making (Cut Your Own Stamp, Stamp-Making Kit, or Choose a Special Stamp)
- Mtg 2: Go Letterboxing (Compass, New Place, or Brain Puzzle), AND Hide a Letterbox (Yard, Trail, or Compass Clues)
- Letterboxer Mtg 2 Activity Choices by GSUSA
- VTK Grandma Elf’s Letterboxing Tips by GSUSA
- VTK Your Letterboxing Toolkit by GSUSA
- VTK Secret Code by GSUSA
- VTK Brownie Elf’s Treasure Hunt by GSUSA
- VTK Tips on Making and Hiding Your Letterbox by GSUSA
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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 – 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)
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