This is no longer listed on the GSUSA’s 2025 Award Log and is likely officially retiring when GSUSA announces the new badges in August. The Gold Torch is now listed as the award Seniors can earn instead.
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2011 and is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Senior page has information on when all badges were released.
Choose your own activities!
- Can only be earned by serving a leadership role in an approved organization.
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Pick any Senior Journey to complete.
- Find an organization to be part of the leadership team, or join a Girl Planning Board and serve a leadership role in GSUSA. The time commitment varies, but should be no less than four months of regular duties.
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- None Currently Available
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Meeting Plans
- None Currently Available
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- None Currently Available
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At Home Plans
- None Currently Available
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GSUSA Information and Details
Two steps are needed to complete this award:
- Complete a Senior Leadership Journey.
- Serve for one full term in a leadership position at your school, place of worship, library, town council, community center, after-school club, or a similar organization…. The length of your service will depend on the term specified by the organization or the particular role.
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- Buy the GSUSA Senior Handbook
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- No GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) plan
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Multi-level GSUSA 2011 Leadership Awards.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This pin should go under the troop numbers, membership stars, and Rainbow Bridging Badge.
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This pin should go where #10 is stated on the GSUSA Uniform Guide.
(Note – Badges and pins on a sash simply go in order (top of sash to bottom of sash) of Identification badges, bridging badge, pins, journeys, and other badges. Anything that does not fit on the front can be placed on the back of the sash. Sashes will not hold a lot of badges and vests are recommended if you plan to earn badges.)
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive community for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scout leaders. This group offers solutions to keep older scouts engaged in scouting amidst their busy lives. Share strategies, tackle challenges, and exchange ideas for fun, meaningful activities that resonate with teens and build lasting connections.
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- Return to the Senior Badge List.
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