Gold Award Girl Scout: Delayna Jade
Congratulations, Delayna, on earning your Gold Award. GSSEM is proud of you and your dedication to making a positive impact on your community and beyond. Project: FreshFoods4Faith Delayna’s Gold Award...
Inside the Edith Macy Center Cornerstone
I attended the official closing ceremony for the Girl Scouts’ 100-year old Edith Macy Center on March 28, 2026. Edith Macy chaired the Girl Scout National Board’s Executive Committee from 1919 until her unexpected death in 1925. She had campaigned for a permanent school to train adult Girl Scouts–both volunteers and professional staff–and her husband […]
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Françoise May, the Belgian Apple Blossom Queen
In 1933, a 23-year old Girl Scout leader from Belgium, Françoise May, became the 10th queen of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival.
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IHOP Introduces Girl Scout* Thin Mints® Pancakes
IHOP Introduces Girl Scout* Thin Mints® Pancakes IHOP Introduces its March Pancake of the Month - Girl Scout* Thin Mints® Pancakes A Whole New Reason to Smile About Pancakes! Photo: IHOP IHOP continues its breakfast innovation journey [...]
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Volunteer Spotlight: Andrea Vann
Andrea Vann was not going to let her daughter be disappointed when all the local Girl Scout troops were at capacity. Instead, the former Girl Scout started a new troop!...
Over 50 Free Girl Scout Patch Programs and Printables 2022-2023
Whether you are a new troop with limited funds or an established one who is saving their cookie money for a big trip or event, you can use these over 50 free Girl Scout patch programs and printables for your next meeting.
One of the most popular features on my blog these past few years has been the Friday Freebie posts. Leaders do not need to spend money on programming, as there are plenty of free patch programs, downloadable printables, and field trips if you know where to look!
Please note…if a program no longer offers the patch, you can always substitute a fun patch in its place.
Below you will find free patch programs and printables for your troop to use year round. More will be added during the year!
For the new scouting year, I am creating an updated list of these freebies for you to use. Enjoy and please let me know if you have done any of them and how it turned out!
Free Girl Scout Meeting Planning Templates
Icebreaker Activities for Back to Troop
Founder’s Day Craft for Younger Scouts
Barilla Pasta Share the Table Activities
60 Acts of Kindness Activities for Tweens and Teens (perfect for older girls)
Free Cabot Cheese Patch Program
Free Banking Resources from TD Bank
You Throw Like a Girl Patch Program
Dental Health Program for Kids
Cabot Cheese (7 patch programs!)
Free Craft Classes at Lakeshore Learning (cancelled for now dow to Covid. Check back to see when they will be available)
JoAnn Fabrics Girl Scout Reward Program
Girl Scout Founder’s Day Bingo Game
Free Halloween Printables for Girl Scout Meetings
Girl Scout Print and Go Silly Sentences
Free Official Girl Scout Songbook
Free Girl Scout Cookie Booth Checklist
Free Girl Scout Cookie Word Search
10 Free Printables for November Girl Scout Meetings
Free Girl Scout Badge Work Make Up Checklist for Daisies, Brownies and Juniors
Free Girl Scout Leader and Co-Leader Pre-Meeting Checklist
Free Girl Scout Leader Back to Troop Checklist
Cadette Silver Award Project Summer Fun Patch
Free Printable Calendar for Leaders
A Fun Time Filler Game for Virtual and in Person Girl Scout Meetings
Explore the World Of Animals with the New Badges
Animals close to home can provide companionship and support, or make our lives easier. Animals far away can spark a new interest or teach us more about the world. But some animals face danger every day. Because they can't speak up when they need help, it’s our job to protect them. When your Daisy, Junior, or Cadette starts earning one of the new Girl Scout Animal Badges, they’ll embark on a fun journey into the world of animals.
Unlock a NEW badge by downloading one of our free, fun activities! Animal Habitats and Animal Helpers badge—made possible thanks to The Elliott Wildlife Values Project.
Animal Observer–Daisy (K-1)
Girl Scouts are naturally curious and eager to explore their surroundings. With the new Animal Observer badge, Daisy Girl Scouts will hone in on their observation skills to discover more about animals, near and far. They’ll start by using their senses to identify animal sounds, prints, and behaviors and take notes like an animal scientist. Then they’ll play games to solidify their knowledge and have the chance to visit one of their favorite animals in real life!Animal Habitats–Junior (4-5)
Animals live in all types of homes—in trees, underground, underwater, and even on glaciers! With the Animal Habitats badge, Junior Girl Scouts can investigate different animal habitats at home and around the world. They’ll use their curiosity to explore animal homes and try their hand at building one. Then they’ll learn about endangered animals and the importance of protecting their habitats to benefit the planet.Animal Helpers–Cadettes (6-8)
The connection between humans and animals has always existed. Whether animals are serving to protect or provide comfort in difficult times, the animal-human connection is an essential part of human history. With the Animal Helpers badge, Cadette Girl Scouts will learn about this connection and its mutual benefits. They will learn to translate knowledge into action and become advocates for animals by actively participating in organizations dedicated to animal welfare.The Girl Scout Animal badges not only teach Girl Scouts about their favorite animals, they also help them discover more about the world around them and how to use what they learn to create positive change.
Girl Scout Daisy to Brownie Bridging Guide 2023
Leaders who have first grade kindergarten Girl Scout Daisies will be bridging to Brownies before the girls enter second grade.
Hosting a Daisy to Brownie bridging ceremony is not a stressful event if you keep it simple.
In this updated Girl Scout Daisy to Brownie bridging guide, read how to create your own special and memorable event for your troop.
Valuing Girl Scout Volunteers
Volunteers at any organization seek training, open communications, proper training and equipment, and above all--respect. You can't do it without us.
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Girl Scouts Celebrate the Bicentennial
Girl Scouts will gather in Washington, DC, in July 2026 to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States—the semi-quin-cen-ten-nial. But how did they celebrate the 200th? That’s the theme of the latest display at the Nation’s Capital Council offices in Washington DC. Official Girl Scout Bicentennial Patches Red, white, and blue appeared all over […]
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