The Badge Archive

GGUK – Lead Skills Builder

All levels in Girlguiding UK can earn Skills Builders (Staged badges). They are designed with lower stages (one and two) being for the youngest’s Girlguide experience in mind. The highest stages (five and six) are designed for the eldest’s Girlguide experience. Girlguides may work on lower stages, but not higher than the recommended level.

  • Rainbows are recommended to do Stages 1-2
  • Brownies are recommended to do Stages 2-3
  • Guides are recommended to do Stages 3-5
  • Rangers are recommended to do Stages 5-6

List is created from the information on Girlguiding Cards webpage.

Lead Stage 1 – Recommended for Rainbows

  • All About You (30 min)
  • Leadersheep (20 min) – Game, Leadership, No talking
  • Marble Masters (30 min)
  • Talent Challenge (45 min)
  • Untanglers (30 min)

Lead Stage 2 – Recommended for Rainbows or Brownies

  • Change the Rules (45 min) – Communication, Confidence, Game, No equipment, Rules
  • Dance Challenge (45 min) – Competition, Dance, Teamwork
  • Design Time (45 min) – Convincing, Designing, Drawing, Teamwork
  • Leader Goals (30 min) – Leadership qualities, Role model, Writing
  • Rope Race Challenge (30 min) – Challenge, Competition, Game, Obstacle course, Teamwork

Lead Stage 3 – Recommended for Brownies or Guides

  • Cool It (30 min) – Calming down, Feelings, Mental health, Role play
  • I Know My Values (20 min) – Promise, Values, Writing
  • Mission Managed (45 min) – Craft, Superhero, Teamwork
  • Price Up (30 min) – Money, Negotiating, Role play, Teamwork, Trading
  • That’s Not What I Meant (30 min) – Acting, Communication, Emotions

Lead Stage 4 – Recommended for Guides

  • Chain Reaction (30 min)
  • Rule Changer (45 min)
  • Show It Off (45 min) – Drawing, Interviews, Leadership, Writing
  • Take a Vote (30 min) – Democracy, Life skills, Voting
  • Tell Them How It’s Done (45 min)

Lead Stage 5 – Recommended for Guides or Rangers

  • Enter the Mentor (60 min)
  • Leader Style Guide (45 min)
  • Let’s Celebrate (45 min)
  • Pick Your Battles (30 min) – Leadership, Multitasking, Prioritising
  • That’s Not Fair (30 min)

Lead Stage 6 – Recommended for Rangers

  • Fake It ’til You Make (60 min)
  • Plan It (45 min)
  • Show Time! (30 min)
  • Stand Out From the Crowd (60 min)
  • Track Your Feedback (30 min)
Tia Kennard