The Badge Archive

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:
  • Historical Figures Patch Project (C/S/A)
  • World Thinking Day Escape Room (D/B/J)
  • 50-State UK Pen Pal Project (2025)

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

Links to other Websites

The Badge Archive (and our sister Youth Activities Archive) may contain links to third-party websites (“External Sites”). These links are provided solely as a convenience to you and not as an endorsement by The Badge Archive of the content on such External Sites. The content of such External Sites is developed and provided by others. You should contact the site administrator or Webmaster for those External Sites if you have any concerns regarding such links or any content located on such External Sites. The Badge Archive is not responsible for the content of any linked External Sites and does not make any representations regarding the content or accuracy of materials on such External Sites. You should take precautions when downloading files from all websites to protect your computer from viruses and other destructive programs. If you decide to access any third-party websites linked to The Badge Archive, you do so entirely at your own risk.

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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.

Other Associations?

Facebook group 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.

Facebook group 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.

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