The Badge Archive

2011 Writing Badges – Multi Level

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

These are simply suggestions and may take some creativity and extra steps to earn all the badges in various levels.

A Multi-Level Troop will need to do extra steps when earning different badges across levels. It depends on how many requirements overlap. Some will only have one or two matching requirements.

GSUSA has an Award Log for each level with a comparison table for all badges in similar themes. Not all badges in the same theme have correlating requirements – you basically have to earn two separate badges. We recommend a Fun Patch in that case.

Badges with correlating requirements means you can do an activity that counts towards different badges in the different levels.

Writing Badges

Badges that correlate from other levels

  • Daisy – Fun Patch (no equivalent)
  • Brownie – My Family Story – write family tree and share various family stories
  • Junior – Scribe – write a poem, short story, short autobiography, news article, and essay
  • Cadette – Screenwriter – write 12-page script OR Comic Artist – 4 panel Comic
  • Senior – Novelist – write 20-page short novel
  • Ambassador – Fun Patch (no equivalent)

For Cadette Screenwriter – see also the Public Speaking Multi-level GSUSA 2011.

Writing Fun Patches

Council’s Own and Similar

  • Books – Make your own requirements as a Troop’s Own
  • Fairy Tales – Make your own requirements as a Troop’s Own
  • Fairy Tales – Make your own requirements as a Troop’s Own

Official Council’s Own badges, whether current or retired, can be placed on the front of GSUSA uniforms.

Badges resembling official designs but lacking GSUSA approval are not considered official and should technically be placed on the back. Make Your Own Badge (MYOB) or Troop’s Own programs are one reason some wear them on the front.
MYOB badges were for individual creation, limited to one per year, with girls designing both the requirements and the badge. Troop’s Own badges were group-specific and not meant for others to earn. Both required council approval, which is no longer available.

Regardless, unofficial badges are often worn on the front, as there is no enforcement.

Fun Patches for the Back of the Uniform

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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 Facebook community for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout leaders. Whether you’re seeking advice, fresh ideas, or meeting plans, you’re in the right place! Let’s inspire each other, share our experiences, and make every troop meeting a memorable adventure.

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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Tia Kennard