
GSUSA has two resources for earning journeys:
- The printed Leader and Girl Guides
- The Volunteer Toolkit Meeting Plans
Leader and Girl Guides
The following alphabetical lists identify activities similar to those found in printed materials. These lists are provided for reference only and do not replicate the original activity sequence, specific time frames, or full instructions. For the complete official guidance, please refer to the printed material.
Leader and Girl Guides
- Animal Fun
- “Animal Masks”
- “Animal Riddle Icebreaker”
- “Animal Riddle Poem”
- “Busy Squirrels Song and Dance”
- “Elephant Parade”
- Fly Dancing
- Kinder Introduction: Bald Eagle
- Kinder Introduction: Cheetah
- Kinder Introduction: Donkey
- Kinder Introduction: Elephant
- Kinder Introduction: Japanese Crane
- Kinder Introduction: Lion
- Kinder Introduction: Panda
- Kinder Introduction: Robin
- Ceremonies
- Ceremony: G.S. Promise Closing
- “Back in the Garden”
- “Being Courageous and Strong”
- “Earning the Birdbath Award”
- “The Journey’s End”
- “Presenting the Red Robin Award”
- “Presenting the Tula Award”
- “Now, It’s Time for You to Celebrate”
- Snack Ideas
- Apple Ladybugs
- “Apple Snacks or Quesadillas”
- Ants on a Log
- Bunny Bistro
- “Celebration Snacks”
- Edible Nests
- “Fruits from Japan”
- “Jicama Sticks and Black Bean Dip”
- “Many-Colored, Wild Parrot Vegetables and Dip”
- Birdbath Award – Learn about yourself and how to take care of yourself.
- Connect Taking Care of Animals and Taking Care of Yourself
- Animal Flip Book Connections
- “Animals Talk and So Do We!”
- “Comparing the Caring”
- Pourquoi Tales Bring Care
- A Purr-fect New Friend
- Red Robin Award – Learn how to take care of animals by yourself.
- “Animal Care Ideas”
- Animal Safety Sort
- Caring Birdbath
- “Caring for Animals Makes Me Feel…”
- “Field Trip”
- Kinder Animal Care Scenarios
- “My Favorite Animal”
- “Sounds of Nature Walk”
- Team Animal Care Mural
- Tula Award – Plan and do a Take Action Project (TAP).
- “Power of a Postcard”
- “Red Robin Project”
- “Sharing Our Knowledge”
- “Turning Paper into Art”
- “Zinni’s Story” and “Gloria’s Story” and “Mari’s Story”
Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)
(6) 60 Min Mtgs
The following alphabetical lists identify activities similar to those found in official meeting plans. These lists are provided for reference only and do not replicate the original activity sequence, specific time frames, or full instructions. For the complete meeting structure and official guidance, please log in to GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK).
- Animal Fun
- “Busy Squirrels Song and Dance”
- Kinder Introduction: Bald Eagle
- Kinder Introduction: Cheetah
- Kinder Introduction: Lion
- Kinder Introduction: Panda
- Kinder Introduction: Robin
- Ceremonies
- Snack Ideas
- Edible Nests
- “Celebration Snacks”
- Birdbath Award – Learn about yourself and how to take care of yourself.
- Connect Taking Care of Animals and Taking Care of Yourself
- “Comparing the Caring”
- A Purr-fect New Friend
- “Mural and Nests”
- Red Robin Award – Learn how to take care of animals by yourself.
- Animal Safety Sort
- Caring Birdbath
- “Caring for Animals”
- Kinder Animal Care Scenarios
- Team Animal Care Mural
- Tula Award – Plan and do a Take Action Project (TAP).
- “Red Robin Project”
- “Sharing Our Knowledge”
PDF Resources available in the various meetings for this badge on VTK:
- Daisy Promise and Law
- Girl’s Guide Pg 4-5: Welcome to This Amazing Animal Adventure
- Girl’s Guide Pg 7-10: A Purr-fect Surprise in the Garden
- Girl’s Guide Pg 7-13: A Purr-fect Surprise in the Garden
- Girl’s Guide Pg 14-15: Sharon Beal’s Feature
- Girl’s Guide Pg 17-23: The First Stories: A Little Birdie Told Me
- Girl’s Guide Pg 29-35: 3 Cheers Zinnis Story
- Girl’s Guide Pg 45: Image of Panda
- Girl’s Guide Pg 75: Recipe for Incredible Edible Nests Recipe
- Leader’s Guide Pg 24: Daisy Flower Friends and the Girl Scout Law
- Leader’s Guide Pg 29: Image of Bald Eagle
- Leader’s Guide Pg 41: All About Me Nests
- Leader’s Guide Pg 45: Red Robin
- Leader’s Guide Pg 51: Image of Cheetah
- Leader’s Guide Pg 58-59: Busy Squirrels Song and Dance
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)

Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)

See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
(No official Groups)
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Click Here -> To see information References:
Disclaimer: The information published on The Badge Archive is built from the references listed below. These sources demonstrate that our content is grounded in facts and research, not opinion or speculation. Readers may consult them directly when looking for additional material.
- Carpenter, Alice, et al. 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals. Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2010.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals! Pt. 1.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals! Pt. 2.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals! Pt. 3” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals! Pt. 4.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals! Pt. 5.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals! Pt. 6.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
- Takahama, Valerie, et al. How to Guide Girl Scout Daisies through 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals. Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2010.
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