GSUSA – All Levels – Multi-Level Themes

Here is a quick glance look at which badges line up in all the Levels in our Multi-Level Themes. See the D/B/J Levels Quick Guide or the C/S/A Levels Quick Guide for an easier table to read.

(“No easy match-up” means there’s no direct badge or journey equivalent for that level.)

CategoryDaisyBrownieJuniorCadetteSeniorAmbassador
Advocate Journey Good Neighbor – find stories in your community; or Between Earth and Sky – Feelings, talents, protect national treasure (the TAP)A World of Girls – how to change a storyAgent of Change – link the stories to “how powerful individual women have been throughout history” and how to make changes yourself as well as changing a story MEdia – link the stories to stories in the media and how to change the media to change a storyMission Sisterhood – self-reflection and healthy relationships, find issue that women face and research it, TAPYour Voice, Your World Journey – Find how to speak on topic to advocate for an important change
Animal3 Cheers for Animals!Pets & My Best Self – learn about body, nutrition facts, deal with negative emotionsNo easy match-up (Staying Fit was retired in 2025)No easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
AnimalAnimal ObserverNo easy match-upAnimal HabitatsNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
AnimalNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upAnimal HelpersVoice for AnimalsNo easy match-up
Animal (Eco)No easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upEco Explorer – add field trip Eco Advocate or Justice Journey – add consult with experts
AnimalSocial PartyEco Learner & Between Earth and SkyEco Friend & Making Friends – learn conflict resolution and invite others to partyAnimal Habitats & Social Butterfly – plan party, conversation starters, and thank hostsNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Art (Art and Design)Daisy Art and DesignBrownie Art and DesignJunior Art and DesignComic Artist – types of comics, expressions, 4 panel comic creation or WoodworkerNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Art (Create and Innovate)Daisy Create and InnovateBrownie Create and InnovateJunior Create and InnovateBook Artist  Collage ArtistNo easy match-up
Art (Craft and Tinker)Daisy Craft and TinkerBrownie Craft and TinkerJunior Craft and TinkerNo easy match-upTextile Artist (does not correlate to Book Artist)No easy match-up
Art (Digital Arts)No easy match-upNo easy match-up Digital PhotographerDigital Movie MakerNo easy match-upPhotographer
Art (Computer)No easy match-upComputer Expert – draw, search, play a game, and emailEntertainment Technology – make a game, animate art, special effects, and sound No easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Art (Computer)No easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNetiquette – bad posts, mean comments, email etiquette, make social media profileWebsite Designer – pick a topic, find a host, chose a format, create content, go liveNo easy match-up
Art (Outdoor Art)Outdoor Art MakerOutdoor Art CreatorOutdoor Art ExplorerOutdoor Art ApprenticeOutdoor Art ExpertOutdoor Art Master
AthleticPetal – Honest and Fair Fair PlayNo easy match-upGood SportsmanshipNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
AthleticNo easy match-upNo easy match-upPractice With PurposeNo easy match-upCross-TrainingCoaching
Automotive (Design)Daisy Automotive Design – design for selfBrownie Automotive Design – design for customerJunior Automotive Design – quiz customers before designing for customerNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Automotive (Engineering)Daisy Automotive EngineeringBrownie Automotive Engineering – design vehicle for safety serviceJunior Automotive Engineering – design alternate fuel vehicle does not correlateNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Automotive (Manufacturing)Daisy Automotive ManufacturingBrownie Automotive ManufacturingJunior Automotive ManufacturingNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Automotive (Other)Model Car Design ChallengeRace Car Design ChallengeBalloon Car Design ChallengeNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Award Badges (WTD)D/B/J World Thinking Day D/B/J World Thinking Day D/B/J World Thinking Day No easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Award Badges (WTD)No easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upC/S/A World Thinking DayC/S/A World Thinking DayC/S/A World Thinking Day
CamperBuddy CamperCabin Camper CamperPrimitive Camper AND/OR Trailblazing (or Night Owl – plan a late night activity (as well as meet the other 4 requirements))Adventure Camper (or Traveler – plan budget and itinerary for a 2 full day trip AND/OR Adventurer – plan one outdoor adventure including a service project)Survival Camper (or Ultimate Recreation Challenge – plan and make 4 events in 4 categories)
Camper (Hiking)No easy match-upHiker Eco CamperEco TrekkerNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Citizen (Civics)No easy match-upCelebrating Community Inside Government No easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Citizen (Civics)No easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upFinding Common Ground – compromise, formal debate rules, watch and discuss a debateBehind the Ballot – how to vote, voting process, make a campaign, foreign voting for womenNo easy match-up
Citizen (Democracy)Democracy for DaisiesDemocracy for BrowniesDemocracy for JuniorsDemocracy for CadettesDemocracy for SeniorsDemocracy for Ambassadors
Coding (Basics)Daisy Coding BasicsBrownie Coding BasicsJunior Coding BasicsNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Coding (Game Design)Daisy Digital Game DesignBrownie Digital Game DesignJunior Digital Game DesignNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Coding (Game Design)No easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upCadette Digital Game Design – partial match to Senior & AmbassadorSenior Digital Game DesignAmbassador Digital Game Design
Coding (App Design)Daisy App DevelopmentBrownie App DevelopmentJunior App DevelopmentCadette App DevelopmentSenior App DevelopmentAmbassador App Development
Cookie BusinessMy First Cookie Business (Year 1) – Cookies, Money, PitchMy Cookie Customers (Year 1) – Cookies, Goal, Customer, Money, PitchMy Cookie Team (Year 1) – Online Cookie Sales, Goal, Track Goal/Sales, Teamwork, PitchMy Cookie Venture (Year 1) – Cookies, Goal, Mission Statement, Customers, Team Business PlanMy Cookie Network (Year 1) – Cookies, Goal, Worthy Cause, Expand Customers, Marketing MessageMy Cookie Business Resume (Year 1) – Cookies, Resume, Marketing Ideas, Expand Customers, Portfolio Creation
Cookie BusinessCookie Goal Setter (Year 2) – Set Goal, Track Goal, Share GoalCookie Decision Maker (Year 2) – Cookies, Goal, Teamwork, Track Sales, SpiritCookie Collaborator (Year 2) – Cookies, Goal, Track Goal/Sales, Expand Customers, Learn from CustomersCookie Market Researcher (Year 2) – Cookies, Goal, Girl Scout Brand, Marketing Plan, Marketing Campaign OR Cookie Innovator (Year 3) – Cookies, Big Goal, Plan to Meet Big Goal, Ethics, Share Big Goal with CustomersCookie Boss (Year 2) – Cookies, SMART Goal Criteria, Team Business Decision, Pitch, Expand CustomersCookie Influencer (Year 2) – Cookies, Goal, Value Proposition, Marketing Campaign, Leave a Legacy
CookingNo easy match-upSnacks – nutrition info and make 4 snacks: savory, sweet, energy, and in a cupSimple Meals – kitchen tour and make breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessertNew Cuisines – make regional, international, cooking for a specific diet or cause, and historical dish and share oneLocavore – learn about local food sources, cook a dish showcasing a local food source, make a recipe with local ingredients, and do a cooking challenge with local ingredientsNo easy match-up
Cybersecurity (Basics)Daisy Cybersecurity BasicsBrownie Cybersecurity BasicsJunior Cybersecurity BasicsCadette Cybersecurity BasicsNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Cybersecurity (Basics)No easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upSenior Cybersecurity BasicsAmbassador Cybersecurity Basics
Cybersecurity (Safeguards)Daisy Cybersecurity SafeguardsBrownie Cybersecurity SafeguardsJunior Cybersecurity SafeguardsNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Cybersecurity (Safeguards)No easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upCadette Cybersecurity SafeguardsSenior Cybersecurity SafeguardsAmbassador Cybersecurity Safeguards
Cybersecurity (Investigator)Daisy Cybersecurity InvestigatorBrownie Cybersecurity InvestigatorJunior Cybersecurity InvestigatorNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Cybersecurity (Investigator)No easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upCadette Cybersecurity InvestigatorSenior Cybersecurity InvestigatorAmbassador Cybersecurity Investigator
EntrepreneurToy Business Designer – Make a toy to sellBudding Entrepreneur – Make something to make life betterBusiness Jumpstart – Make something that solves a Problem Business Creator – Make something that solves a problem and make business planBusiness Startup – Get idea for business, who are customers, and make business plan Entrepreneur Accelerator – Get idea for business, who are customers, conduct market research, and make business plan
Financial LiteracyMoney Explorer (Year 1) – Paper Money, Coin Money, Practice Using MoneyBudget Builder (Year 1) – Costs, Needs/Wants, Budget Adventure, Comparison Shop, Budget for $15No easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Financial LiteracyNo easy match-upNo easy match-upMy Money Plan (Year 2) – Earn Money, Jobs, Income Tax, Saving/Investing, Protect Financial InformationMy Dream Budget (Year 3) – Dream Job, Cost Rural/City Living, Day-to-Day Life, Give Back, Budget Living CostsSavvy Saver (Year 1) – Research Costs, Consumer Research, Long Term Costs, Comparison Shopping, Create Saving Plan for Big PurchaseFinancial Planner (Year 1) – Daily Expenses, Credit Cards, Loans, Good Credit, Financial Responsibility Statement
Financial LiteracyMy Money Choices (Year 2) – Needs/Wants, Goal Setting, CostsMy Own Budget (Year 2) – Spending, Saving, Sharing, Needs/Wants, Budget Spend/Save/ShareBudget Maker (Year 1) – Needs/Wants, Spend/Save/Share, Choose Between Needs/Wants, Financial Services, Build Spend/Save/Share BudgetNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Financial LiteracyNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upBudget Manager (Year 1) – Budget on Values, Track Spending, Earn Money, Choose Between Needs/Wants, Set Goal to Give Back OR My Money Habits (Year 2) – Paying without Money, Influence on Spending, Track Spending, Investing, Protect Financial InformationMy Financial Power (Year 2) – Earning Money, Influence on Spending, Inflation, Investing, Give BackMy Financial Independence (Year 2) – Rent/Home Owner, Living Expenses, Investing, Investment Protection, Give Back
Game MakerBoard Game Design Challenge – design a board game, test it out, change a rule and try againMaking Games – scavenger hunt, mystery game, party game, change a rule, make up a sportPlaying the Past – create a character, dress up, play historical game, learn about a specific timeField Day – dress up and play historical game, add science game, pentathlon, and fictional gameGame Visionary – ice breaker game, life sized board game, physical challenge, puzzle game, and ultra-scavenger huntDinner Party – Create a Menu for the party you make all the games at
GS WayNo easy match-upBrownie Girl Scout Way – Celebrate Juliette’s BirthdayJunior Girl Scout Way – Celebrate Girl Scout BirthdayCadette Girl Scout Way – Celebrate Girl Scout WeekSenior Girl Scout Way – help younger scouts celebrate a special eventAmbassador Girl Scout Way – Celebrate World Thinking Day
Healthy LivingDaisy Safety Award PinBrownie First Aid Junior First Aid No easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
InvestigationNo easy match-upSenses – explore all 5 sensesDetective – code breaking, fingerprinting, observation, and solve a mysterySpecial Agent – add forensic scienceNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Investigation (Cybersecurity)Daisy Cybersecurity InvestigatorBrownie Cybersecurity InvestigatorJunior Cybersecurity InvestigatorNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
It’s Your JourneyBetween Earth and Sky – Feelings, talents, protect national treasure (the TAP)Brownie Quest – Talents, teamwork, TAPaMUSE – roles, stereotypes, TAPaMAZE – healthy relationships, navigating cliques, moving beyond stereotypes, TAPMission Sisterhood – self-reflection and healthy relationships, find issue that women face and research it, TAPPublic Policy – make a TAP to solve a local problem
Leadership AwardsNo easy match-upNo easy match-upJunior AideProgram Aide (CPA) VIT – Volunteer in Training VIT – Volunteer in Training
MusicNo easy match-upDancerMusicianNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Nature (Garden)Welcome to the Daisy Flower Garden Journey – Plant seeds and TAPBrownie Numbers in Nature – temp measurements and plot a garden OR Bugs – Add observing and learning about bugs into the garden theme of the othersGardener – plant seeds, visit a garden, plan a garden Trees – make sure garden visit includes trees, design treehouse, plant a tree Sow What Journey – Farming information and TAPNo easy match-up
Nature (Air)No easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upBreathe Journey – add air quality information SkyNo easy match-up
Nature (Design with Nature)Daisy Design with Nature Brownie Design with Nature – add age calculation and beehive designNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Nature (Numbers in Nature)Daisy Numbers in NatureBrownie Numbers in Nature – add temp measurements and plot a gardenJunior Numbers in Nature – add weather trackingNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Nature (Shapes in Nature)Daisy Shapes in NatureBrownie Shapes in Nature – add graphing and tessellationsJunior Shapes in Nature – add fractals and Fibonacci sequenceNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
OutdoorNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Public SpeakingNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upPublic Speaker – learn and speak about a topic(RETIRED BADGE) Social Innovator – make a social changeYour Voice, Your World Journey – Find how to speak on topic to advocate for an important change
Public Speaking (Performance)No easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upScreenwriter – write 12-page script Troupe Performer – plan and execute a performanceNo easy match-up
Robotics (Program)What Robots Do & How Robots Move – no coding neededBrownie Programming Robots – Robot SensesJunior Programming Robots – Robot BrainCadette Programming Robots – Build SensorsSenior Programming Robots – Build robot armAmbassador Programming Robots – Build Motorized Robot
Robotics (Design)Daisy Design a RobotBrownie Designing RobotsJunior Designing RobotsCadette Designing RobotsSenior Designing RobotsAmbassador Designing Robots
Robotics (Show)No easy match-upBrownie Showcasing Robots – present robotJunior Showcasing Robots – present robotCadette Showcasing Robots – present robotSenior Showcasing Robots – hold mini competitionAmbassador Showcasing Robots – hold mini robot event
Self Care (Healthy Living)Fun With MovementMe TimeNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-upNo easy match-up
Self Care (Habits)No easy match-upMy Great DayIndependenceNo easy match-upMind, Body, MeNo easy match-up
SpaceSpace Science Explorer – Sun, Moon, and ConstellationsSpace Science Adventurer – Planets, Sun, Moon, and ConstellationsSpace Science Investigator – Planets and ConstellationsSpace Science Researcher – Invisible Vs. Visible LightSpace Science Expert – Explore distance between starsSpace Science Master – Explore NASA and Space Careers
STEM CareerDaisy STEM Career ExplorationBrownie STEM Career ExplorationJunior STEM Career ExplorationCadette STEM Career ExplorationSenior STEM Career ExplorationAmbassador STEM Career Exploration
WritingNo easy match-upMy Family Story – write family tree and share various family storiesScribe – write a poem, short story, short autobiography, news article, and essayScreenwriter – write 12-page script OR Comic Artist – 4 panel ComicNovelist – write 20-page short novelNo easy match-up

The Think Like a… Journey sets often have completely different project designated and cannot be done concurrently while with keeping the technical requirements. Many multi-level troop leaders will pick the level that is appropriate or interesting for their troop or mix and match projects in the Engineering and Programming categories, ensuring a total of three are done.

CategoryDaisyBrownieJuniorCadetteSeniorAmbassador
Think Like a… Journeys (Citizen Scientist)do hands-on activities to learn how to make observations and collect data2 observation games and a SciStarter project2 observation games and a SciStarter projectmake observations about your environment, create a community field guide and a SciStarter projectmake observations about your environment, design a way to test a hypothesis and a SciStarter project3 observation sessions of a citizen science project from SciStarter and collect data from you community
Think Like a… Journeys (Programmer)Learn Computational Thinking and do 3 computational thinking activities: (Building a Foundation, Happy Maps, and Plant a Seed).Learn Computational Thinking and do 3 computational thinking activities: (paper programmingfunctional suncatcherrapid prototyping with kites/paper airplanes or paper snowflakes).Learn Computational Thinking and do 3 computational thinking activities: (Tangram algorithms; create mad libs and craft algorithm suncatchers; and rapid prototyping with kites/paper airplanes or paper snowflakes).Learn Computational Thinking and do Do 3 computational thinking activities: (computer or not lesson, create a card-sorting algorithm, and create user-centered design).Learn Computational Thinking and do Do 3 computational thinking activities: (create rules for how to stack cards to share messages and learn about encoding information, Building Block Algorithm, and test a user-centered design).Learn Computational Thinking and do Do 3 computational thinking activities: (binary message-sending machineminimum card algorithm, and design a user-centered design app to solve a problem)
Think Like a… Journeys (Engineer)Learn the Engineering Design Process and do 3 hands-on design challenges: (build a Fairy House, a car powered by air, and a way to get across a canyon).Learn the Engineering Design Process and do 3 design thinking activities: (assistive devicewater collection deviceball launching device).Learn the Engineering Design Process and do 3 design thinking activities: (paper structures, an emergency shelter, and earthquake proof build).Learn the Engineering Design Process and do 3 design thinking activities: (life vest for a dog, a camp cabin, and an elephant prosthetic leg).Learn the Engineering Design Process and do 3 design thinking activities: (harmless can holder, a kinetic sculpture, and an assistive device for the elderly).Learn the Engineering Design Process and do 3 design thinking activities: (animal enrichment producta zip line course, and mobility equipment).

Snow or Climbing adventures and Trail Adventures are different for each level and cannot be done concurrently with keeping the technical requirements. Many multi-level troop leaders will pick an adventure that is appropriate for the level of progression of that troop and count it for all levels.

CategoryDaisyBrownieJuniorCadetteSeniorAmbassador
Snow and Climbing (Climb)boulder on an artificial rock wall and go no higher than six feet without harnessearn and practice rock-climbing skills on an artificial climbing wall (indoor or outdoor)learn about, train for, and go on a recreational tree-climbing adventureclimb and belay using a top-rope climbing system. Aim for two to three practice sessions on an artificial indoor or outdoor climbing wall before you tackle the real dealtwo-day climbing trip where you will climb and belay using a top-rope climbing system, rappel, and do gear safety checks.three-day climbing trip where you will climb and belay using a top-rope climbing system, rappel, do gear safety checks, and practice setting up top-rope anchor systems with 2-3 practice sessions using an artificial climbing wall (indoor or outdoor) before your outdoor adventure.
Snow and Climbing (Snow)snowshoeing, tubing, sledding, ice skating, or tobogganing;learn the skills you need for cross-country skiing, and then, go skiing on a trail;learn about, train for, and go snowboarding or downhill skiing;learn the skills for skiing and/or snowboarding & spend two days on the slopes (either an overnight trip or two separate day trips);snow camping overnight in a designated camping area, such as a local state park or campground (not meant for backcountry);three-day winter backpacking trip in the backcountry;
Trail (Hike)play fun game on hiking trail;go on three different types of hikes;go on three separate hikes, each either 3 hours or 3-4 miles long;train for and complete all three of the trail challenges on three different days with minimum six hours on the trail each day (minimum 2,000-foot cumulative elevation gain, minimum of 10 miles, and trail on a terrain different from previous hikes you’ve done);plan, prepare, and complete a three-day, two-night backpacking trip of 10 miles distance;plan, prepare, and complete a five-day, four-night backpacking trip of 20-25 miles distance;
Trail (Run)jog around your neighborhood, in a park, or on a trailgo on three different trail runs, 20 min each timerun on a trail for a distance that challenges you, at least one mile at a comfortable pace
train to build endurance for running a long distance at a comfortable pace, at least 3 mile distance
train and compete in a trail race of 5K/10K distancehelp guide another girl in the sport of trail running with at least eight training sessions over a two-month period

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