The Badge Archive

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Core Printed Materials (Recommended for All Levels)

These foundational items help scouts understand their troop, track progress, and stay organized:

• Troop Cover Sheet: Includes scout’s name, troop number, year, and contact info in case binder is lost
• Girl Scout Promise and Law: Laminated or printed for reference and display.
• Troop Calendar: Key dates including meetings, cookie season, outings, and ceremonies
• Troop Rules / Code of Conduct: Clear expectations for behavior and participation
• Badge Tracker: Visual checklist of earned and available badges
• Goal Trackers: For cookie sales, fall product, or personal goals
• Uniform Placement Guide: Helps scouts and families correctly place badges and patches

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Art and Activity Supplies

Some troops prefer to have a general supply box for supplies. But for those that want a pouch of individual scout supplies included in the binders, here is a list. These are great for younger scouts or troops that do lots of hands-on work. Include only what your troop will realistically use:

• 3-Ring Pencil Pouch: Holds small supplies like scissors, glue stick, and pencils
• Crayons / Colored Pencils / Markers: Choose age-appropriate options; colored pencils preferred for Juniors and older
• Scissors and Glue Stick: For crafts and worksheets

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Optional Additions

These go beyond the basics and turn binders into personal toolkits, memory books, and planning stations. They’re especially useful for older scouts or troops that emphasize independence, creativity, and long-term goal setting.

• All About Me Page: Fun intro activity that builds ownership and connection. Can be revisited throughout the year as scouts grow and set new goals.
• Badge and Pin Storage: Use the pencil pouch to store earned badges and pins until they’re placed on uniforms. This prevents loss and helps parents stay up to date.
• Badge or Petal Stickers or Cutouts: These can stick or be glued onto a tracker sheet as they earn them. Especially popular with Daisies and Brownies.
• Coloring Pages: Especially helpful for Daisies and Brownies during downtime or transitions. Can be themed to match seasons or badge topics.
• DIY First Aid Kit Page: Include a checklist or mini kit for older scouts. Can be paired with safety badge work or outdoor prep.
• Early Finish Activities: Include coloring sheets or quiet activities for scouts who arrive early or finish tasks ahead of others. These can be rotated seasonally or themed to match current badge work.
• Flat Project Storage: Use sheet protectors or binder pockets to store crafts, worksheets, certificates, or other “flat” projects. This keeps everything organized and gives scouts a portfolio of their work.
• Group Tracking Rituals: Troops may mark badge steps together during meetings, reinforcing shared learning and celebration. This strengthens troop culture and accountability.
• Health Resources: Period pouch or wellness guides. Helps normalize health conversations and prepare scouts for real-life situations.
• Leadership Planning Sheets: For troop and personal goals. Encourages older scouts to take initiative and track progress toward leadership milestones.
• Mentoring Notes: For leadership and service projects. Useful for Cadettes and older scouts who are supporting younger troops or working on awards.
• Notebook Paper or Journal Pages: For notes, reflections, or drawings. These are especially useful for Juniors and older scouts who are developing planning and writing skills.
• Outdoor Reference Sheets: Add poison ivy/oak identification charts, snake safety guides, or favorite outdoor cooking recipes. These turn the binder into a practical field guide scouts can refer to throughout the year.
• Recipes and Outdoor Guides: Fun and beginner-friendly. Include troop favorites, campfire cooking tips, or seasonal snack ideas.
• Responsibility Reminders: Reinforce that the binder belongs to the scout and is their responsibility to bring to meetings. Even simple tasks like packing their supplies or organizing their pages teach valuable life skills.
• Service Hour Logs: Include logs for community service, Bronze/Silver/Gold Award hours, or troop bucks. These help scouts track long-term contributions and prepare for award submissions.
• Song Sheets: Troop favorites or traditional Girl Scout songs. Useful for ceremonies, campfires, and building troop spirit.
• Step-by-Step Badge Charts: Blank charts listing all steps for each badge allow scouts to mark progress individually or as a group. When all steps are completed, leaders can sign off. This builds motivation and helps scouts visualize their achievements.
• SWAPS Instructions: Include photos and how-tos for each SWAP made. Helps scouts remember what they’ve created and how to replicate it.
• Take-Home Folder Section: For permission slips, flyers, and family communication. Helps ensure important documents reach home and return on time.

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Tips from Experienced Leaders

• Let Scouts Decorate: Binders or tote bags to build pride and responsibility
• Keep It Manageable: Add pages as needed throughout the year
• Consider Alternatives: Folders with prongs or troop supply boxes. Use backpacks or bags instead of binders if large amount of individual supplies need to be kept.
• Use a Take-Home System: Ensures forms and info reach families
• Central Storage: Collect binders after meetings to avoid loss and simplify prep

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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts

This is a supportive Facebook community for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout leaders. Whether you’re seeking advice, fresh ideas, or meeting plans, you’re in the right place! Let’s inspire each other, share our experiences, and make every troop meeting a memorable adventure.

for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Scouts

This is a supportive community for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scout leaders. This group offers solutions to keep older scouts engaged in scouting amidst their busy lives. Share strategies, tackle challenges, and exchange ideas for fun, meaningful activities that resonate with teens and build lasting connections.

Find out how you can support The Badge Archive!

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• Return to the Daisy Badge List.
• Return to the Brownie Badge List.
• Return to the Junior Badge List.
• Return to the Cadette Badge List.
• Return to the Senior Badge List.
• Return to the Ambassador Badge List.

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