The Badge Archive

(Part of Cadette 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. Plan an adventure using the GSUSA checklist and consulting an expert (talk to an experienced camper, speak to a local trekking club, OR research maps, and info on locations from library, rec center, or store).
2. Get your body in shape with a physical activity (physically challenging team-building course, do 3 hikes/bike trips/jogs for 30 min each, OR take a “boot camp” course in your community or with a coach/trainer).
3. Plan what to eat when going on the adventure (three quick meal recipes, energy snacks, OR create as little trash as possible while on the adventure).
4. Learn one new skill (purify water, navigate with map/compass or GPS, OR pitch tent in three locations with different conditions).
5. Do an activity while on your adventure (stuff-sack dramatics skits, constellation viewing, OR progressive story telling).

_{^{* – 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}

Other Resources

• (Not Available Yet) See the Activity List – choose your own activities!
• Info webpage at Girl Scout Wiki
• Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
• View Booklet Online

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

• 4 Video Walkthrough (Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, and Video 4) for Primitive Camper and Trailblazing badges from Better Science Teaching

Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans

At Home Plans

• 4 Video Walkthrough (Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, and Video 4) for Primitive Camper and Trailblazing badges from Better Science Teaching
• Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Cadettes” from GSHS
• Walkthrough (no registration needed) from Virtually Badges

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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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