2011 – Junior Automotive Manufacturing

(Part of Automotive Badge Set)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

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Released in 2020.
The 2011 Junior Page has information on when all badges were released.

What is this badge about?

Learn the 5S System, make an assembly line plan, and try it out.

Quick Links:

Activity Choices, Meeting Plans, Solo Scouts,
Uniform Placement, GSUSA Info & Links

Our Summary* of Requirements:

Learn about assembly lines in factories.
Learn about the 5S system.
Think of a plan to manufacturer a lot of the same vehicle.
Work as a team to do your plan to manufacture lots of vehicles.
Decide if your manufacturing process could be improved if you did it again (protecting the environment OR making the process safer for workers).

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Activity Choices

Work in Progress, links may not be available. Check back later!

Do two Required Activities:
1. Learn about Assembly Lines.
2. Learn about 5S System.
Do one Required Assembly Line activity and ensure you do three things:
1. Plan your line.
2. Try out your line.
3. Review the experience.

Available Troop Meeting Plans

(1) 90 Min Mtg – Basic Meeting Plan by The Badge Archive
(2) 90 Min Mtgs – GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan
- Mtg 1: Dot Game, Manufacture Bracelets, 5S, Manufacture with 5S
- Mtg 2: Get Ready, Reverse Engineer, Map Out, Build Assembly Line, Test it Out, Brainstorm Improvements

How to earn individually as a Solo Scout?

Google Classroom (request by email/phone number) under “Virtual Badges for Juniors” from GSHS

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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?

Learn about the Automotive Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.

Where does this go on the Uniform?

This is a Skill Based Badge and goes on the troop number side of the vest – Click Here to see Junior diagrams and details on where to place it or sash placement.

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GSUSA Information and Details

There are five steps needed to complete this badge, found on the Girl Scout Shop description or searching the GSUSA Badge Explorer. Information on the official requirements can also be found on the Scout’s Honor Wiki.

Printed Booklets

~~Booklet and VTK Information~~ (Coming Soon)
Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet

Other Non-GSUSA Resources

Cardboard Car from WikiHow

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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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Updated on July 8, 2026. Published on June 21, 2022. Author:

Tia Kennard

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.

Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Automotive Manufacturing 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 : Automotive Manufacturing 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.
Roberts, Rachel. Junior the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.

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