The Badge Archive is a free, evolving hub for scout leaders and families seeking activity ideas, badge guides, historical references, and advocacy inspiration. We’re proud to be fueled by a legacy of service, crafts, and community.
Our Roots
Launched during the COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, The Badge Archive began as a simple collection of resources to support our own troops and families. What started as a small project has grown into a trusted platform, expanding across organizations, age levels, and historical archives. Read more about our history and growth.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive GSUSA Badge Pages
Covering all levels of the Current 2011 Program, our pages feature custom graphics and improved navigation. We spotlight meeting plans that go beyond the Volunteer Tool Kit (VTK) and highlight any at-home options. - Expanded Scouting Organizations
Including badge lists for Scouting America (Cub Scouts & Scouts BSA), American Heritage Girls, Trail Life USA, and Girlguiding UK. - Activity Lists & Meeting Plans
Current work in progress: Curated suggestions for low-cost, age-appropriate troop activities with meaningful flow for GSUSA and Cub Scout meetings and activities. - Historical Archives
GSUSA Proficiency Badges and GSUSA1980s program badge lists and handbook links, and the Across Generations GSUSA project. - Community Voices
We collaborate with guest writers, experts, troops, and scouts to share accurate, inspiring badge content in weekly articles.
Meet the Team Behind the Archive
- Tia K. – Chief Content Creator and Founder of The Badge Archive. She is a lifelong youth mentor, blending technical writing experience with years of church and scouting leadership.
- John K. – Design Director of The Badge Archive. Over the custom graphics and layouts, with a background in digital game design and drafting.
- Scout K. – Scout-led Initiatives Coordinator of The Badge Archive. Senior GSUSA Scout, youth contributor, and occasionally working on innovative projects like:
Ongoing Projects
- GSUSA Activity Lists and Basic Meeting Plans for easy troop planning
- Cub Scout adventure pages with links to any resources
- Historical research into Retired GSUSA badges
- Monitoring changes in national programs, like anticipated updates from GSUSA and Scouting America
Support the Archive
The Badge Archive is built by volunteers and offered freely to the community. You can help us grow by:
- Donating via PayPal to help cover the annual hosting fees
- Visiting our Support Page for other ways to help
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The Badge Archive and our sister site, the Youth Activities Archive, provide links to third-party websites (“External Sites”) as a convenience to our users.
A link to an External Site does not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation by The Badge Archive. The content, products, and services found on External Sites are developed and maintained by independent third parties. The Badge Archive does not exercise editorial control over these sites and is not responsible for their content, accuracy, or privacy practices.
Users who choose to access External Sites do so entirely at their own risk. We recommend contacting the site administrator or webmaster of any External Site directly if you have concerns regarding their content or technical integrity. Take precautions when downloading files from all websites to stay protected from viruses and other destructive programs.
The Badge Archive makes no representations regarding the safety of files or downloads available on External Sites. We strongly advise users to take necessary precautions, such as using updated antivirus software, to protect their devices from destructive programs or malware when navigating away from our domain.
A Note on Our Name
Before becoming The Badge Archive, our family ran Hobnobbing Crafts, selling crafts, kits, and running small events. Though the crafting business closed in 2023 due to life changes, its legacy lives on in the spirit and structure of The Badge Archive. If you come across references to Hobnobbing Crafts, just know it was part of the journey that brought this resource to life.
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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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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.
- This article draws solely on the author’s firsthand experience and does not incorporate outside sources.
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