The Badge Archive is a free resource built by volunteers to help scout leaders, families, and scouts brainstorm badge ideas, find meeting plans, explore historical archives, and take action with confidence.
Every visitor helps keep this mission alive, but a little support goes a long way. We’re committed to keeping it accessible to all and that’s where your support can make a difference.
🧡 Support That Keeps Us Running
We rely on donations and resource sales to keep the site online and ad-free.
- Website hosting & platform features: $354/year
- Content creation tools: $612/year (plus $348 for future upgrades)
- PO Box for collaborative projects: $384/year
Minimum Goal for March 2026: $354 to maintain current services
True Goal: $1,278 to continue growing
Dream Goal: $1,662 to launch
As of Oct 2025, we’ve received or earned $98.87 toward that goal.
How You Can Help
1. Donate via PayPal – Our donate button goes directly to Tia Kennard’s Pay Pal account, the founder of The Badge Archive. Even $5 makes a difference. We average 400 daily visitors. That’s over 2800 scouts and leaders per week! If one person a week gave just $5, we’d meet our yearly goal.
2. Buy Something We Made – We’ve created a variety of scout-inspired products (from printable plans to handmade crafts and custom merch). Every purchase helps fund our work.
👉 Explore Badge Archive Creations
3. Join Our Community – Even if you can’t donate, joining the conversation helps us just as much.
- Badge Archive Facebook Group – Our go-to spot for feedback and updates
- Girl Scout Leader Help Groups – Created to support leaders everywhere
Help Us Improve
We love thoughtful eyes on the site!
- Report glitches, broken links, or outdated pages via our Contact Us page
- Share new badge resources you’ve discovered. We’re happy to link free tools or paid kits for other leaders to use
Learn More
Curious about how it all started? Read more on our About Us page for our story, current progress, and future goals.
Other Associations?
Facebook group for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scout Leaders
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This group is run by us, The Badge Archive!
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.
Facebook group for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This group is run by us, The Badge Archive!
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.
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