G.S. Animal Observer

GSUSA has two resources for earning journeys:

The printed Booklet
The Volunteer Toolkit Meeting Plan(s)

Booklet

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.

The Booklets are available in Girl Scout Shop online, or free for adult volunteers with a leadership roll who can add a badge meeting plan to their year plan in the GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK).

Step One: Look for animal signs either by looking for animal tracks outdoors OR looking up animal habitats.
Step Two: Mimic animals by either playing camouflage hide and seek OR animal charades.
Step Three: Pick an animal and observe them in person OR online to learn more about them.

Volunteer Toolkit (VTK)

(2) 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).

Step One: Look for animal signs either by looking for animal tracks outdoors OR looking up animal habitats.
Step Two: Mimic animals by either playing camouflage hide and seek OR animal charades.
Step Three: Pick an animal and observe them in person OR online to learn more about them.

PDF Resources available in the various meetings for this badge on VTK:

Animal Field Notes
Animal Habitats
Who Am I

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Published on April 30, 2026, Author:

Tia Kennard

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Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Animal Observer 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 : Animal Observer 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.
Schroeder, Greta. Daisy the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.

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