The Badge Archive

2011 – Ultimate Recreation Challenge

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

Released in 2015 but is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Ambassador page has information on when all badges were released.

What is this badge about?

Take 5 adventures: on a trail, at camp, with water, one never tried before, and one based on the region you live in.

Choose your own activities!

  • Activity List  (Not Available Yet)

Our Summary* of requirements:

  1. Plan and do an adventure on a trail.
  2. Plan and do an adventure at camp.
  3. Plan and do an adventure with water.
  4. Plan and do an adventure you have never tried before.
  5. Plan and do an adventure based on what region you live in.

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

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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?

Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links

Meeting Plans

Other Resources

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

Five steps are needed to complete this badge:

  1. Experience an ultimate adventure on a trail
  2. Take the ultimate camping trip
  3. Dive into an ultimate water adventure
  4. Go on the ultimate offbeat adventure
  5. Do an ultimate recreation challenge unique to your area
Official badge from Girl Scout Shop online
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources

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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 leader.

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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

Learn about the Camper Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges or the Outdoor Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.

Where does this go on the Uniform?

This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.

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Tia Kennard