Just in Time for Back-to-Troop: New Badges and Programs



Welcome Back, Girl Scouts!

As the summer winds down, it’s time for families, volunteers, and Girl Scouts of all levels to gear up for a year of badges and exciting programs. Whether you’re a parent helping your Daisy navigate her first troop meeting, or a new or returning Troop Leader planning activities that build confidence, our program lineup is designed to spark curiosity and create lasting memories together.

Troop Year Plans: 

Hey new Troop Leaders! Feeling inspired, but not sure where to start? The programs below offer just a glimpse of the incredible experiences your Girl Scouts can have this year. To help bring it all together, check out our Troop Year Plans. These ready-to-go guides map out every meeting—from badge activities, and community projects to outdoor adventures—so you can focus on fun and growth. Plans are customizable and available online or print-ready, with multi-level and bilingual (Spanish) options for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors. Shop for your troop year essentials.





Body Appreciation Badge Line:

Fuel a culture of kindness and self-care with the NEW Body Appreciation badges designed to help girls build confidence, practice self-care, and develop lifelong habits that nurture both physical and emotional health. Girl Scouts, grades K-12 will:

  • Appreciate the many functions and abilities of their bodies—from breathing and thinking to running, dancing, and creating—through fun activities like stretching, dancing, gardening, and reflecting on how their bodies help them express themselves.
  • Practice self-care and build healthy habits for the mind and body by creating “me time” routines, discovering foods that fuel their energy, exploring body language that boosts confidence, and engaging in habits that support rest, joy, and well-being.
  • Respond thoughtfully to media and peer pressure by analyzing beauty messages, exploring how social media influences body image, and designing creative campaigns that redefine beauty and create lifelong wellness habits.
Made possible by Flamingo, these badges guide Girl Scouts through age-appropriate activities that boost confidence and create lifelong wellness habits.




Leadership Awards:

It’s time to welcome a refreshed suite of Leadership Awards for Juniors through Ambassadors. These awards celebrate every way Girl Scouts choose to lead—whether it’s guiding themselves, supporting a team, or driving community change. Highlights include:
  • True North Award (Personal Leadership): discover your values and build courage
  • Silver and Gold Torch (Peer Leadership): lead teams with heart and purpose
  • Program Aide and CIT (Teaching Leadership): mentor younger kids through hands-on activities
  • Take Action and Global Action (Community Advocacy): Tackle local or global issues for real impact
The refreshed awards offer stronger skill-building and flexible formats for any setting—troop meetings, camp, events, and more. Plus, the new True North Award helps you discover what matters, build confidence, and lead with courage and character—just like Juliette Gordon Low. These awards now count as part of an expanded set of options toward starting Highest Awards. These awards now count as part of an expanded set of prerequisite options toward starting Highest Awards. Get ready to lead your way! Get ready to lead your way!




Solutions Superstar Patch Program:

The Solutions Superstar patch program—made possible by DHL Supply Chain—invites Girl Scouts to build critical skills like problem-solving, teamwork, and creative thinking through hands-on activities. From mapping cookie deliveries to engineering egg drops, these fun challenges spark curiosity and introduce girls to the world of logistics.

Girls who complete at least 3 out of 6 activities can unlock a special patch. Highlights of the free program include Girl Scouts:
  • Developing skills they can use in their troops, in school, in their community, and beyond
  • Connecting what they’re learning to real-world careers, opening their eyes to exciting possibilities in fields like product design, engineering, and tech in the future focus section




Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie Patch and Activity Sheet: 

Stay tuned for our collab with Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie, where imagination meets Girl Scout values, Program details drop soon! Follow us on social media to be in the know.


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Free Girl Scout Cookie Thank You Printables

Cookie sales are in full swing across many parts of the country. One way to jazz up your cookie boxes and bags is to use these four free Girl Scout cookie box tags to thank your customers.

There are four designs, including:

One for Daisy Scouts

One for Brownie Scouts

One for Junior Scouts

One multi-purpose tag that can be used for multi-level troops, older scouts, and any level of scouts.


Free Girl Scout Cookie Thank You Tags


How Can Leaders Use Free Girl Scout Cookie Thank You Printables?

You can go to your local Office Max or Staples and have copies run off for your troop. Hand the girls a few pages of each appropriate tag for them to glue or donut tape to the box. This is good for walkabouts.

These tags can be stapled to shopping bags if people are buying large quantities at your booth or when delivering pre-orders.

You can get your four free Girl Scout thank you printables here!

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Free Girl Scout World Thinking Day 2024 Resources

If you need help planning, here are free Girl Scout World Thinking Day 2024 resources for leaders to use.


World Thinking Day is an annual celebration that takes place on February 22nd by Girl Scouts and Girl Guides all around the world. The day is a reminder of the impact that young girls and women can have on their communities and the world as a whole. In 2024, the theme for World Thinking Day is “Our World, Our Thriving Future: The environment and global poverty” .”

Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from different countries use this day to celebrate the diverse cultures and traditions of their fellow members. They also take this opportunity to learn about global issues and take action to make the world a better place.


Free Girl Scout World Thinking Day 2024 Resources

One way that Girl Scouts can participate in World Thinking Day is by earning the World Thinking Day award. This award encourages girls to learn about different cultures and traditions, as well as take action to make a positive impact in their communities. Another way to celebrate this day is by organizing cultural events, such as food festivals, dances, and performances, that showcase the diversity of Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world.

What is the Theme for Girl Scout World Thinking Day 2024?

The theme for Girl Scout World Thinking Day 2024 is “Our World, Our Thriving Future: The environment and global poverty” ” explores the link between poverty and the environment and find out how these problems are even more challenging for girls and women in your community and around the world.


Girl Scout World Thinking Day Planner


Free WTD Planner Available on TpT

Does My Troop Have to Celebrate World Thinking Day 2024 on February 22nd?

This question was raised in one of the Facebook groups that I belong to. After reading the responses from other leaders, I did my own research just to be sure what was posted was correct.

The answer is no, you do not have to celebrate World Thinking Day 2024 on the exact day, or even in February. Fit it in when it works for your troop.

From the GSUSA website:

“Making the world a better place is Girl Scout Law, so it’s no surprise we have a holiday dedicated to doing just that. Each February 22, Girl Scouts and Girl Guides across 150 countries celebrate World Thinking Day. It’s a day of international friendship and a time to stand up for causes that could improve the lives of girls around the globe. And while the holiday itself comes in February, the World Thinking Day Award can be earned at any time of year.“

This news will be a welcome bit of information, as so many are knee deep into cookies sales and earning cookie badges.

Free Girl Scout Thinking Day 2024 Resources for Leaders

WAGGS and the Girl Scout of the USA website have you covered with free World Thinking Day resources for leaders.

The Girl Scout Shop has the patch for the girls’ uniform, as well as two PDFs for you to use. Look under the patch description and click on the correct link.

Daisy, Brownie and Junior requirements can be found here.

Cadette, Senior and Ambassador requirements can be found here.

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts website has a downloadable activity packet here.


Girl Scout World Thinking Day Passport

Free WTD Passport Available on TpT

Do Troops Still Learn About Girl Scouts in Different Countries for World Thinking Day 2024?

In the past, learning about other countries was the focus of World Thinking Day. Now the focus is on the how sisters in scouting around the world can help our planet.

If you decide that you want to focus on one country, you can read this blog post and get your free printable passports.

Here is a free printable planner that you can use to organize your World Thinking Day 2024 meeting. I also have a free printable passport to use atyour meeting.

If you wish to play games from other countries, check out this blog post with games from around the world.

When does your troop plan to celebrate Girl Scout World Thinking Day 2024?


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Girl Scout Daisy Create and Innovate Badge

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Children are naturally creative. Leaders will harness this ability to earn the Girl Scout Daisy Create and Innovate badge. Leaders who have covered the petals in previous meeting and have new girls who have not earned them will find this product useful, as the activities cover the concepts. It also serves as a review for the girls who have earned them already.

Because of the hands on activities, this badge will require two meetings to complete.


Girl Scout Daisy Create and Innovate Badge


Available on TpT


Included in this resource:

  • Introduction activity
  • Recycle craft for Step 1 (great for review of the green petal, Use Resources Wisely)
  • Two activities for Step 2 and a movement activity for introducing what they will be doing. Craft can review/earn the light green Daisy petal, Considerate and Caring.
  • Easy closing activity for Step 3
  • All printables
  • List of materials needed for each activity

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Girl Scout Leap Year Meeting

If you want to take a break from regular badge work, here is a once every four years Girl Scout Leap Year meeting.

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For many leaders who are in the cookie zone, the end of February may seem like a long way off. Booth sales, cookie meetings, and cookie cupboard pickups are front and center right now. Even though it is a few weeks away, it isn’t too soon to start planning your upcoming meetings.

This year, in 2024, leaders have the once every four years opportunity to celebrate Leap Year with their troop. Daisies don’t remember what a Leap Year is, as they were toddlers the last time one occurred in 2020. 

Leaders, here is an opportunity for your troop to celebrate February 29th, 2024 with this Girl Scout Leap Year Meeting resource.

Girl Scout Leap Year Meeting


 
Girl Scout Leap Year Meeting


Available on TpT

Included in this resource:

  • Leap Year trivia game
  • Movement activities
  • Thinking games
  • Recipes and other food activities
  • Future Me page
  • Coloring pages
  • All printables

What are you planning to do for your Girl Scout Leap Year meeting?

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Start the Girl Scout Year Strong: Resources, Adventures, and What’s Ahead

 

A new Girl Scout year is here, and that means fresh adventures, new friendships, and plenty of opportunities to make memories together. Whether you're leading your very first troop meeting or kicking off another amazing year, we've rounded up a few resources to help make planning simple, fun, and stress-free.

Start Strong with Resources That Make Planning Easy


Every great troop year starts with a plan, and you don't have to create one from scratch.

The "For Volunteers" page is packed with helpful tools to support you throughout the year, from troop meeting ideas and planning resources to uniform information and Girl Scout Shop essentials that help your troop shine. Take advantage of some great upcoming promotions on girlscoutshop.com: From 8/26-9/1: Get free shipping on all orders* with code: FREESHIPBTT26

Looking for an easy roadmap? Troop Year Plans take the guesswork out of planning with ready-to-use meeting guides filled with badge activities, service projects, outdoor adventures, and more. They're customizable, available in print or online, and even include multi-level and bilingual (Spanish) options for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior troops.

Leading a brand-new Daisy or Brownie troop? You may be eligible for complimentary Girl Scout Experience Boxes delivered right to your door. Each monthly box includes meeting scripts, supplies, and easy-to-follow instructions, so you can spend less time planning and more time making memories together. Welcome Boxes begin shipping in August 2026, so now is the perfect time to get your troop ready.

As you plan your year, don't forget to check your local council's resources, including Volunteer Essentials and Safety Activity Checkpoints, to help every adventure be a safe one.
 

Fill Your Calendar with Adventures


There are plenty of exciting programs waiting for your troop and their families in case you need a bit of inspiration for your first few meetings.

The Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge makes it easy to spend more time outside with 50 fun activities that can be enjoyed almost anywhere, from neighborhood walks to local parks. Download the free activity sheet and see just how much adventure is waiting right outside your door.

Then, celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend this September by exploring your favorite state park through hikes, self-guided adventures, stargazing, watersports, and more. Grab the free passport activity sheet, earn a patch, and don't forget your water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and buddy.

This is also a great time for Girl Scout Juniors and Ambassadors to start thinking about Leadership Awards. With Journeys retiring on October 1, 2026, Leadership Awards now serve as the pathway toward Girl Scouts' Highest Awards, giving girls more flexibility to discover their interests, strengthen leadership skills, and create meaningful change in their communities.

Get Excited for What's Next


The Girl Scout experience is growing alongside today's girls.

Guided by research, feedback, and the experiences of Girl Scouts, families, and volunteers, exciting updates are on the way that will make discovering programs and planning adventures even easier, while keeping the heart of the Girl Scout experience exactly the same. Starting in spring 2027, a whole new wave of updated programs and a brand-new digital Program Library are on the way, creating even more ways for Girl Scouts of all ages to explore what interests them most.

Want a sneak peek at what's ahead? Explore what's next to learn more about the future of Girl Scouts and all the exciting adventures still to come.

Here's to a year filled with discovery, friendship, and unforgettable adventures.

Happy back-to-troop season!

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Guide Girl Scouts Along their Mental Wellness Journey with New Patches


Everyone faces their own struggles at some point. Whether it's navigating the ebbs and flows of challenging emotions or learning how to resolve conflicts with friends, life inevitably presents us with a variety of surprises. The Girl Scouts' NEW Mental Wellness Patch Program provides tips and free activities to assist girls on their mental wellness journey, all while reminding them that it's okay to not be okay when confronted with life's hurdles. In an effort to diminish the stigma surrounding mental health, the Girl Scouts' new patch program reshapes our perspective on every emotion and the act of expressing how we feel, encouraging everyone to view it as a display of strength and a significant step in our personal self-discovery.

In this increasingly challenging world, the imperative to cultivate skills nurturing mental wellness has never been more pronounced, particularly among the younger generation. Equally vital is our role as champions, guiding them through the intricate landscape of their emotions. Introducing Girl Scouts Mental Wellness activities, which unveils a trio of new patches. Each of these patches is meticulously designed to equip girls with the tools to navigate the demands of school, the influence of social media, the flux of emotions, and beyond.

Knowing My Emotions (Girl Scout Juniors, Grades 4-5)

Naming our emotions makes them a lot easier to handle and through these activities kids will learn to do just that. Once they’ve put words to their emotions, Girl Scouts will discover ways to navigate through them, effectively communicate what they are feeling, and learn how to stay mindful as new feelings arise.

Finding My Voice (Girl Scout Cadettes, Grades 6-8)

It’s important for everyone to be able to advocate for themselves. These activities will help kids identify their own voice while also teaching them one of life’s most crucial skills: empathy. The activities offer insights into recognizing warning signs and providing support for friends who might be struggling. Additionally, they'll learn about mental health stigma, how to combat it, and to be more mindful when it comes to how screen time makes them feel.

Showing Up for Me and You (Girl Scout Seniors and Ambassadors, Grades 9-12)

When teens understand the impact of mental wellness, it prepares and encourages them to not only advocate for themselves, but stand up for others, especially during tough times. With these activities, Girl Scouts learn ways to nurture themselves with self-care practices such as taking a moment to breathe and reset, or journaling about their emotions whenever a difficult situation comes up. They’ll also learn how to offer support to others when it’s needed most, through active listening, words of encouragement, and showing up with compassion.
 
While everyone experiences struggles and we can’t predict what challenges may come our way, the activities in this patch program help Girl Scouts create a safe, supportive community where expressing emotions and advocating for each other is championed and encouraged. As Girl Scouts continue to navigate school, social media, changing emotions, friendships, and other pressures, they’ll carry the self-care and coping skills they learned with them, growing into themselves with strength and confidence.

Explore FREE Girl Scouts Mental Wellness activities and unlock a special patch today!
 

If you, or anyone you know, is struggling, text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 741741 or call 988 for support. You can also find other useful resources at girlscouts.org/mentalwellness.

This mental wellness program is made possible by HCA Healthcare Foundation and developed in collaboration with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).

Please note that the content provided in this blog is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or have concerns about your mental health, please seek immediate help by calling emergency services, a mental health crisis hotline in your area, or reaching out to a licensed mental health professional. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 and National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). These hotlines are available 24/7 and provide free, confidential support to anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts.
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Girl Scout Law Games for Daisies and Brownies 5 Print and Go Activities & Games

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The foundation of the Girl Scouts is the Girl Scout Law. These 10 building blocks are the basis for everything your troop does. These Girl Scout Law Games for Daisies and Brownies contain 5 Print and Go Activities and Games that you can do over and over again. They are perfect for sponge activities before your meeting starts, time fillers for the end of meetings, and something engaging to do for early finishers in your troop.

5 Print and Go Girl Scout Law Games


The Girl Scout Law Review Games includes:

  • Matching/Memory Game for readers (two different ways to use them)
  • Matching/Memory Game for non-readers (the matching symbol is on the card with the words)
  • Girl Scout Law strips that can be used multiple ways
  • Girl Scout Law Dominoes Game (broken down into two separate games)

Girl Scout Law Games for Daisies and Brownies 5 Print and Go Activities & Games

Available on Teachers Pay Teachers

How do you teach your girls the Girl Scout Law?


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