Badges

Girl Scout badges are a great way for a girl to explore her interests and learn new skills—and to remember every adventure and show the world what she’s accomplished.

What is she passionate about? Does she dream of making her own movie, cooking food from a different country, or going geocaching? Sleeping under the stars, writing a book of short stories, or planting a garden?

Or maybe she wants to invent something new, paint a masterpiece, or learn about endangered wildlife. Star in a play, design a website, or go kayaking. Even turn her bedroom into a jungle, run a successful business, or go on an amazing trip.

Well guess what? At Girl Scouts, she can do all that and more, and earn Girl Scout badges as she goes!

Learn more

For more about badges, check out The Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting, where you’ll find:

  • A fun, easy-to-use binder (one for each grade level) full of great info and badge activities.
  • An easy-to-follow diagram showing her how to put her badges, pins, and awards on her vest and sash, and show off that Girl Scout pride!
  • Great ideas to help her tie badges to Journeys.
  • Illustrations and quotes from Girl Scout history to help her feel connected to the traditions of the past.
  • A super helpful awards log showing her every award and badge that’s available at her grade level. She can also see the entire badge program at every level to get an idea of how her skills can grow in Girl Scouting—so much learning, so much FUN!
Badge information

Get a complete listing of available badges by grade level (PDF).

And make sure to check out our rundown of National Proficiency Badges (PDF) to see how she can progress, with badges, through the Girl Scout levels—what an adventure!

Journeys

If you’re looking for an even deeper experience, take a Journey! You’ll explore new things, connect with friends and your community, and make a difference in the world.

Team up with friends to:

  • Identify a problem you want to do something about.
  • Come up with a creative solution that will make a difference.
  • Create a team plan to make that solution a reality.
  • Put your plan into action.
  • Talk about what you’ve learned and what you’ll do next.

Every Girl Scout program level has several Journey series to choose from, each including a sustainable Take Action project and all the exploration, discovery, and adventure to power a lifetime of leadership and success!

When girls complete badges and Journeys, they learn about:

  • Civic Engagement
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Financial Literacy
  • Community Service
  • …and, so much more!
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Highest Awards

Girl Scout Gold Award
Gold Award		 Girl Scout Silver Award
Silver Award		 Girl Scout Bronze Award
Bronze Award

Every Girl Scout goes above and beyond to make a difference in her community and the greater world. The skills and experiences she gains along the way set her up for special recognition through the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards.

All three awards give girls the chance to do big things while supporting issues they care about. As you earn one of Girl Scouts’ highest awards, you’ll change your corner of the world—and beyond. The possibilities are endless.

Gold Award

  • The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can earn. Once achieved, it shows colleges, employers, and your community that you’re out there changing the world.
  • Join a century of women who have done big things. Learn more about Gold Award scholarships, the history of the Gold Award, and the benefits of going Gold.

Silver Award

  • Congratulations to our 2020 Silver Award Girl Scouts! Check out our video ceremony to see the names of the young leaders who earned Silver this year, and to celebrate the impact their projects had on the community.
  • The Girl Scout Silver Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Cadette can achieve. The award gives girls the opportunity to be organized, determined leaders who are dedicated to improving their community. Girl Scout Silver Award earners are part of an exceptional group of girls who have used their knowledge and leadership skills to make a difference in the world.

Bronze Award

  • The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. Girls work together to complete a Bronze Award Take Action project that is meaningful to them. Through the project, they’ll learn leadership, work with people in their community, build confidence, and develop skills—all while making the world a better place.