2011 – Petal – Courageous and Strong

(2022 Requirements)

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge


Released in 2022 (same petal, new requirements) but is considered part of the 2011 GSUSA Program.
Replaced the Flower Friend Story released in 2011, the Tula Petal. The Daisy Page has information on when all badges were released.

What is this badge about?

Learn about and practice being courageous and strong.

Choose your own activities!

Our Summary* of requirements:

  1. Find an example of courage (character from book/movie/show, OR a woman in the community/world).
  2. Honor courageous and strong people (make medal OR thank you card).
  3. Practice being courageous and strong (try a new outdoor activity, OR learn what to do when they see bullying).

* – This summary is based off the GSUSA Daisy Handbook.


Requirements for all Petals changed in the summer of 2022. Most resources available use the retired requirements. The old requirements can still be used to earn the petals, but GSUSA prefers if new requirements are used. The Badge Archive shows both requirements (on separate petal badge pages) and still provides a list of all resources from the retired requirements for leaders and families to use as they wish.

What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?

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Meeting Plans

Other Resources

What is a good way to earn the badge at home?

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At Home Plans

GSUSA Information and Details

Three steps are needed to complete this badge:

  1. Find examples of courage and strength
  2. Honor courageous and strong people
  3. Practice being courageous and strong
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources

Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

Learn about the Daisy Petal Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.

Where does this go on the Uniform Apron and Vest?

The Petals go on the center of the apron or on the Journey side of the vest.
Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.

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Or go to a different part of the Daisy Petal Pack:

  1. Promise Center – Girl Scout Promise (2022)
  2. Petal – Honest and Fair (2022)
  3. Petal – Friendly and Helpful (2022)
  4. Petal – Considerate and Caring (2022)
  5. Petal – Courageous and Strong (2022)
  6. Petal – Responsible for What I Say and Do (2022)
  7. Petal – Respect Myself and Others (2022)
  8. Petal – Respect Authority (2022)
  9. Petal – Use Resources Wisely (2022)
  10. Petal – Make the World a Better Place (2022)
  11. Petal – Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout (2022)