The Badge Archive

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

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Choose your own activities!

• Multi-Level Outdoor Art Activity List

Our Summary* of requirements:

1. Observe and record what you see in nature (create new creature adaptable to your area, OR compare indoor and outdoor performance) OR talk to an artist that makes nature art and create something inspired by their work.
2. Make something nature inspired (galaxy shirt, whittle wood, OR clay impressions).
3. Use nature inspiration to make music or dance (sing in rounds, hike to song, human rain storm, OR nature’s symphony).
4. Take photos (3 different times of day, nature and non-nature structure, OR series of photos closer and closer until you can’t tell what it is anymore)
5. Make art with nature (visit outdoor art, bird/bat/owl house, OR terrarium).

_{^{* – 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}

Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links

Meeting Plans

• Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
• Archived Copy of Mtg1 and Mtg2 from GSRV (River Valley) _{– Original: Mtg 1 and Mtg 2}
• Buy Activity Booklet from Leader Connecting Leaders

Other Resources

• See the Multi-Level Outdoor Art 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?

• Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF _{– Original Link}

Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans

At Home Plans

• At Home Plan from GSGCNWI _{– Archived Copy of PDF}
• Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home _{– Original Link}
• Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF _{– Original Link}
• Archived Copy of PDF from GSSOAZ _{– Original Link}
• At Home Plan from NCParks
• Video Walkthrough from GSLP
• Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Juniors” from GSHS
• Google Forms Step by Step Activities (No registration needed) from GSMidTN

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GSUSA Information and Details

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: Look at Nature (Wildlife, Compare Art, OR Artist), AND Nature Inspired (Wearable, Wood, or Impression)
  • Mtg 2: Music (Sing Outdoors, Rainy Day Music, OR Nature’s Symphony), Photography (Light, Structures, or Big and Small), AND Art with Nature (Outdoor Art, Bird/Bat/Owl House, OR Terrarium)
• Outdoor Art Explorer Mtg 2 Activity Choices by GSUSA
• Tips Before Takeoff by GSUSA
• Make a Galaxy Shirt by GSUSA
• Using a Jackknife by GSUSA
• Rainy Day Music by GSUSA

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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

The requirements are the same in all five upper levels, just with different recommended activities or projects. Daisies just have two less requirements than the other levels.
Look at the Activity List for Outdoor Art for ideas on what projects and activities you can do or links to instructions for the above suggested GSUSA activities.

Learn more 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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