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.
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!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Know what tests that are available (i.e. blood pressure, a mammogram , Pap smear, etc.) for women to help us manage our good health throughout our lives (find five steps for one aspect, talk to a professional, OR create a chart of tests from puberty to menopause).
- Explore (how to prevent issues, history over 20 year time period, OR beauty from other cultures) one fad (internal like diets, cosmetic like hair die, OR habits like wearing high heels) AND research OR talk to a professional about it.
- Explore mental health issues (track moods for two weeks, three studies on an aspect of healthy relationships, interview a medical expert on a mental health topic, OR read three articles on a mental health topic).
- Learn (research, statistics, health care expert, OR first hand survivor or witness) the causes, consequences, and possible preventive measures and treatments of a health issue (global OR local).
- Create a way to share one area you learned about (create a public service announcement, host a health forum with guest speakers, OR create a program with exercise, diet, and tips AND make a brochure, website, exhibit/poster display, OR slide presentation).
* – 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
- Buy Activity Booklet from Leader Connecting Leaders
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Archived Copy of PDF from GS-HCC – Original Link
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSRV (River Valley) – Original PDF
- Slideshow PDF (Part 1 and Part 2) from GSWNY – Archived Copy of PDF1 and PDF2
- Buy Activity Booklet from Leader Connecting Leaders
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Info webpage at Girl Scout Wiki
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
- At Home Plan w/video from GSCWM – Archived Copy of PDF
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home – Original Link
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF – Original Link
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Investigate the tests that help women stay healthy
- Find out how fads and beauty practices impact health
- Focus on techniques to help you stay emotionally healthy
- Take a closer look at a women’s health issue
- Get the word out on a women’s health topic
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet
(Part of 5 badge set)
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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
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Healthy Living 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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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.
Find out how you can support The Badge Archive!
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- Return to the Senior Badge List.
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