Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2011 and is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Cadette page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Use a hammer, level, screwdriver, and saw, and make a project using wood and tools.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Hammer multiple nails into a piece of wood (write your name, make a shape, OR make a nail/wood sculpture).
- Use a level in one useful way (level four pieces of paper on a wall, build a level Letter T, OR survey five spots to see if structure is level).
- Use a screwdriver on multiple screws (tighten three loose screws, use a power drill on six screws AND take it apart after, OR build a simple project, like a bookshelf, toy, mirror, or clothes rack, with a screwdriver).
- Practice with a handsaw OR miter saw (cut the letters X, Y, and Z, with a miter saw, cut a 6″x6″ square with a miter and a handsaw to compare, OR make a simple doll or animal toy).
- Build one wood project you can use with an experienced mentor (woodworker, home improver, OR beginner class).
* – 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
- Basic String Art – Scouts create a string art design by wrapping colorful thread around nails placed in a shape on wood.
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- At Home Plan w/video from GSCWM – Archived Copy of PDF
- At Home Plan from GSIOWA – Archived Copy of PDF
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF – Original Link
- Google Forms Step by Step Activities (No registration needed) from GSMidTN
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Swing a hammer
- Keep it level
- Use a screwdriver
- Saw some wood
- Build something yourself
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
- Cadette Woodworker Activity Choice Descriptions by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the 2011 GSUSA Multi-level Art 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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