List of all Councils and if they have any At Home Badges, Council’s Own badges, Patch Programs, or other helpful resources.

Patch Programs vs. Council’s Owns

Girl Scout Councils all over the USA have their own badges not available in other Councils. Any Girl Scout, even outside of that council, can earn these badges. They are typically called Council’s Own or Patch Programs.

1- Patch Programs: These are badges that have requirements to earn, but do not look like an official GSUSA badge and are technically supposed to be put on the back of the uniform.

2 – Council’s Own: Some Patch Programs are called Council’s Own, but the term Council’s Own came from long ago when Councils made their own official GSUSA badges. True Council’s Own badges will look like an official badge. These are supposed to be worn on the front of the uniform – but be aware that they might be slightly off in dimensions from standard GSUSA badges.

Council’s Own and Patch Programs can only be purchased through the council stores, not GSUSA Online. Some are available to purchase on GSUSA online but will not ship with the normal GSUSA badges and items. The Council will have to ship these separately. Others are not available unless ordered directly through the council that offers them.

Rule of thumb: If the badge is same shape and size as the official level badges, it’s official and can go on the front. If it’s not, it’s a program patch and goes on the back of the vest/apron/sash, even if you had to fulfill requirements to get it.

Lists of Patch Program or Council’s Own Badges

A lovely lady named Kate has created a spreadsheet with a fairly comprehensive list of current council Patch Programs that can be accessed on Google Drive.

There are two sites that archive a lot of retired Council’s Own:

Some International Girl Scout Councils also have patch programs for those visiting their area.

Council List – By State

Note: If a Council crosses state lines, it is only listed under state the council headquarters is located. Many councils cross state lines. Find your own council on GSUSA’s official page.

USA

GSUSA

Some videos and activities for Badge Steps (not full badges).
Same videos and activities for Badge Steps available in Spanish (not full badges).

Alabama

Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama

Patch Program
Register for their Activities and Virtual Classes (uses Zoom for virtual events).

Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama

They have a few Council Own’s
Their Patch Programs are also listed on the Council Own’s page.
Scouting at Home gives online resources and some badge steps – not full badges at home.

Alaska

Girl Scouts of Alaska

Monthly Patch Program and other council patches.
Virtual Program has activities listed but not full badges at home.
Register for their Virtual Classes.

Farthest North Girl Scout Council

(also known as Fairbanks Council)

Patch Program
GSUSA PDF badge requirements available online for their registered leaders.
(Needs password)
Some online links on where to get virtual resources.

Arizona

Girl Scouts-Arizona Cactus-Pine Council

Patch Program
Some online links for resources different badge requirements (not full badges)

Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona

Patch Program

Arkansas

Girl Scouts – Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas

Patch Program
Some online links for activities (not full badges).
Some videos for activities (not full badges).

Girl Scouts Heart of the South

Patch Program
Virtual badges using Google Classroom
Some online links for family activities.

California

Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast

Patch Program
Some At Home Patches and guidance to earn badges on your own (not full badges).

Girl Scouts of Central California South

Patch Program

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles

Patch Program
Some activities by level, some that help with badge steps (not full badges).

Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

Patch Program
Zombie, Be Prepared Not Scared patch series (PDF here)
At Home badge steps (some not full)
GSUSA Badge Blueprints for badges of all levels & mutli-level troops.

Girl Scouts of Northern California

Patch Program

Girl Scouts of Orange County

Patch Program
Badges at Home PDF with several badges for each level.
Virtual Meeting quick ideas PDF.

Girl Scouts of San Diego

Patch Program

Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council

At Home Badge steps (not all full badges)

Colorado

Girl Scouts of Colorado

Patch Programs listed in their blog.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion patch, with instructions on their blog.
Some Brownie at home badge steps available on their blog.
Some Junior at home badge steps available on their blog.
Some Cadette at home badge steps available on their blog.
Some Senior at home badge steps available on their blog.

Connecticut

Girl Scouts of Connecticut

Patch Program list within their Girl Scouts at home page.
At Home Badges list (only a few not full badges).
Some online links for other resources in several interest categories.

Delaware

Girl Scouts of Chesapeake Bay Council

Some online links for activities.

Florida

Girl Scouts of Citrus Council

Patch Program list

Girl Scouts of Gateway Council

Interactive Webinars
Some Badge Steps (not full badges).

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida

Badge in a Box (mostly for local leaders to borrow)
Some activities that can be done at home.

Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida

Patch Program
At Home Badges with easy printouts for how to earn.

Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida

Patch Program

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida

Patch Program

Georgia

Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta

Patch Program

Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia

Patch Program
Daily Dose videos on Facebook.

Hawaii

Girl Scouts of Hawai’i

Specialty Patch

Idaho

Silver Sage Girl Scout Council

Patch Program
Simple steps to earn some badges at home (some not full badges).

Illinois

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana

A few Council Own’s in their Patch Program list.
Patch Program
At Home Badges with step-by-step instructions.
Additional links for easy virtual meetings or at home activities.

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois

Outdoor Patch Program

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois

Patch Program
Virtual Girl Scouts at home badge steps (do all 5 weeks to earn badge) and more.
Some links and activities for virtual fun.
Virtual Service Project

Indiana

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana

Patch Program
Program in a Box
Some links and activities for virtual fun or help towards earning badges.

Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana

Patch Program
Virtual Classes and videos on Facebook that help with badge steps (not full badges).
List of Fun Patches they can earn at home (Materials & Resources).