The Badge Archive

(Part of Ambassador Outdoor Journey Set)

(Note: Per GSUSA’s 2025 Award Log: “These awards are retiring on 10/1/26”. While the Journey will be retiring, this will still remain as a badge.)

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

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Choose your own activities!

• Activity List  (Not Available Yet)

Our Summary* of requirements:

1. Prepare for your survival camping trip from a trusted source (survival camping expert, sporting goods store, OR ranger).
2. Take your survival camping skills up a notch with one activity (carry a fully packed backpack for increasing durations each day, compare-share-repair session with troopmates, OR research to ensure everyone has the right gear).
3. Increase your camp cooking skills with one activity (learn about edible plants, match free fire starting, AND solar water collector, plan a menu using three cooking methods, OR make AND use a box oven).
4. Master a new camping skill (Start a fire with only jackknife, steel, flint, and a mirror, find your way using landmarks and the sun, OR expand your knot-typing skills).
5. Have fun while camping with one activity (keep a journal, learn about trail signs and cairns, OR plan a survival challenge game).

_{^{* – 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 PDF from GSRV (River Valley) _{– Original PDF}

Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links

Meeting Plans

• Archived Copy of PDF from GSRV (River Valley) _{– Original PDF}
• Slideshow on Google Docs from GSCI _{– Archived Copy of PPT}
• Slideshow PDF (Part 1 and Part 2) from GSWNY _{– Archived Copy of PDF1 and PDF2}

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?

• Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home _{– Original Link}

Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans

At Home Plans

• Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home _{– Original Link}

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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
• Leave No Trace for Older Girls by GSUSA
• Girl Scout Readiness in Camping by GSUSA
• VTK Campsite Checklist by GSUSA

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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

Learn about the Camper Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.

Where does this go on the Uniform?

This is typically considered a Journey Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it. This can also be a Skill Based Badge when the Outdoor Journey is not planned – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.

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