The Badge Archive

2011 – Take Action

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

Released in 2017 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. Image and requirements changed in 2025. (See Retired Information.)

What is this badge about?

Find a way to help your community and make a difference.

Choose your own activities!

  • Activity List  (Not Available Yet)
  • See example of a detailed plan for Autism Awareness

Our Summary* of requirements:

  1. Explore a badge you’ve earned and use it to identify a local community issue that your group is curious about and ready to address by creating meaningful, lasting change.
  2. Write down what your group knows, adding insights from your badge work, researching the topic and connecting with affected people or organizations, then organizing and analyzing your findings to uncover barriers, patterns, and root causes to explore why your chosen issue exists.
  3. Begin by exploring existing efforts, then use your group’s talents, interests, and research to brainstorm and choose a sustainable project idea that creates lasting impact.
  4. Turn your project idea into a measurable plan by setting a clear goal, organizing tasks and roles around your group’s strengths, identifying needed supplies and resources, and sharing the plan with trusted adults and community partners for feedback and support.
  5. Launch your project by following your plan, tracking progress, adjusting as needed, and evaluating its success together. Then celebrate what you’ve accomplished. (Sharing your story to inspire continued change is optional.)

* – This summary is based off the GSUSA PDF activity choices.

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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?

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Meeting Plans

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Other Resources

  • No link to Scouts Honor Wiki

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

Seven steps are needed to complete this badge:

  1. Identify a community issue
  2. Explore the issue’s root causes
  3. Differs between levels:
    • Junior & Cadette: Brainstorm project ideas
    • Senior & Ambassador: Brainstorm solutions
  4. Make a plan
  5. Take Action and celebrate!
Take Action Pin
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources

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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

Daisy and Brownie Take Action badges officially retire in October of 2026. Only Junior and above can earn the new Take Action Award pin.

Where does this go on the Uniform Apron and Vest?

Currently no direction on placement of new Take Action Award pin has been given.

Click to Expand → To see uniform images
  • Currently no direction on placement of new Take Action Award pin has been given.

From the GSUSA Uniform Guide.
(Scroll through the slideshow to see the correct level uniform diagram.)

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Retired Information

Original 2011 Image:

Daisy Take Action
Brownie Take Action
Junior Take Action
Cadette Take Action
Senior Take Action
Ambassador Take Action
Official badge from Girl Scout Shop online
Daisy Take Action badge
Brownie Take Action badge
Junior Take Action badge
Cadette Take Action badge
Senior Take Action badge
Ambassador Take Action badge

Original 2011 Requirements:

  1. Identify a problem
  2. Research the root cause of the problem
  3. Come up with a sustainable solution
  4. Develop a team plan
  5. Put the plan into action
  6. Reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and what you’ve learned

Resources for the Take Action Badges:

Here are three ways to create sustainable change:

  1. Make your solution permanent
  2. Educate and inspire others to be part of the change
  3. Change a rule, regulation, or law

TAP Ideas by Grade Level

This badge traditionally goes next to the Outdoor Journey or Think Like a… badge(s) the TAP is associated with. However, anywhere on the Journey area is allowed, they do not have to be next to the paired Journey badge.

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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)

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.

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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The following pages have the information on when all badges in each level were released:

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Tia Kennard