Planning Brownie
For more information about how to use this chart, see Planning Guides.
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- Leadership
- Science, Technology, Engineering + Math
- Healthy Living + Creativity
- Outdoor Awareness + Environmental Stewardship
- Financial Education
- Global Citizenship + Girl Scout Sisterhood
- Community Service + Volunteer
- Celebrating Success
- Summer Fun
Leadership

| Award | Ways to Earn — Choose One | Shopping Options | |
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It’s Your Story — Tell It!A World of GirlsLearn about yourselves and the diverse world around you as you explore the world of storytelling. You will gain an understanding of the large and far-reaching world of girls you belong to, and will discover what you can do to make that world even better. |
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It’s Your Planet — Love It!Wonders of WaterEnjoy some wonder-filled adventures as you learn to love and care for a precious resource — water! Investigate the science of water and its importance in the world and team up to protect it in your communities. |
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It’s Your World — Change It!Brownie QuestSearch for the three keys to leadership along this journey adventure. Along the way, you will connect with each other, your families, and your community to become leaders who promote and participate in healthy living opportunities. |
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Science, Technology, Engineering + Math

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Computer ExpertComputers help you do so much. You can make amazing art, find incredible facts on the Internet and send fun cards to friends and family. Earn this badge and you’ll be a safe, secure computer expert! |
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Home ScientistBy paying close attention during experiments, scientists learn new things. You don’t have to grow up to be a scientist. You’re a scientist every time you do an experi- ment! In this badge, find out where science has been hiding in your own home. |
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Household ElfIt’s great to have a clean home, and even better if it’s a clean, green home! In this badge, pick up some new household habits to help your family save energy, save water and save the planet. |
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InventorDo you ever wonder what it takes to come up with a new kind of phone or a new way to power a light bulb? Would you like an invention that would help tie your shoes faster or one to make elevators record your singing while you ride? In this badge, find out how inventors make stuff and become an inventor yourself! |
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PotterCrafts made with clay have been around for thousands of years. People who study history have found ancient clay art and everyday objects when they dig for artifacts. Work your way through this badge to become a clay artist yourself. |
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SensesYou have five senses that work together to let you see, hear, smell, taste and touch the world around you. Try all five in this badge! |
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Healthy Living + Creativity

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Making GamesYou can have fun without a computer, a deck of cards or even a ball. Games are everywhere when you use your mind and creativity to make them up! Try this badge and invent your own games. You and your friends will never be bored again! |
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DancerDo your feet start to tap when you hear a great song? Get ready to jump up and move to the beat in this badge. You’ll learn fun warm-ups, perform steps from new dances and make a dance of your very own. |
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Fair PlayPlaying fair means that everyone has the same chance to play because everyone follows the same rules. That’s what this badge is about. You’ll learn to work together to have the most fun possible. That’s fair play! |
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Brownie First AidIf someone is sick or hurt, do you know how to help? In this badge, you’ll find out what to do in an emergency, from calling 911 to using first aid to treat minor injuries. When the unexpected happens, you’ll be prepared. |
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My Best SelfWe get only one body, so it’s important to take care of it. Learn to pay attention to what your body needs and ask for health help if you need it, so you can keep yourself feeling great. |
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My Great DayLife is more fun when it’s running smoothly. Try out some great ways to get organized. Help your family and friends stay organized, too. When you’re organized, there’s more time to play! |
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PaintingArtists take what they see and make it beautiful. Learn to paint and color your world in super strokes and see what your imagination can do. |
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PetsWhether they’re cute and cuddly or slimy and scary, pets are so much fun. If you hope to have a pet someday, use this badge to learn how to choose the pet that’s right for you and make sure it stays happy and healthy. Or, find out how to take the best care of a pet you already have. |
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SnacksMake great snacks for yourself and your friends. When you eat them, they’ll give you the energy to think, hike, run around, dress up and do all the other activities you love to do. |
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Outdoor Awareness + Environmental Stewardship
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BugsBugs help us in lots of cool ways. Explore the world of bugs and learn more about these little creatures that do so much. |
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HikerGirl Scouts love to sing hiking songs, pack fun and tasty snacks, and hunt for sounds of animals and birds. Here’s what you need to know to become a Brownie hiker. Get ready for adventure! |
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LetterboxerLetterboxing is an amazing adventure game played by people all over the world. Use your curiosity and join in. To play, you follow clues to find a hidden box with special items inside. |
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Financial Education

| Award | Ways to Earn — Choose One | Shopping Options | |
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Cookie Program ActivityParticipate in the largest girl-led business in the country and learn valuable life skills, including goal setting, decision making, money management, people skills and business ethics. Earn fabulous awards while raising money for your troop’s activities and adventures. |
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Give BackWhen you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how businesses help others and how you can do the same thing through your cookie business. |
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Meet My CustomersWhen you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to find cookie customers and be comfortable selling to them. You’ll use what you know to make sure your personal cookie customers enjoy buying from you! |
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Money ManagerMoney helps us buy things we need, like food and clothes. And money helps us buy things we want, like video games and movie tickets. Learn the difference between wants and needs in this badge. |
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PhilanthropistGirl Scouts make the world a better place. One way to do that is to make sure everyone’s basic needs are met. In this badge, you’ll explore basic human needs and how you can be a “philanthropist,” a person who gives to people who need help. |
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Fall Product ProgramUse this simple money-earning activity to earn funds for your troop activities and trips. Girls sell nuts, chocolates and magazines in the fall. Earn various rewards and incentives by participation level. |
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Global Citizenship + Girl Scout Sisterhood
| Award | Ways to Earn — Choose One | Shopping Options | |
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Brownie Girl Scout WayAs a Girl Scout Brownie, you’re part of a sisterhood. Brownies all over the world share traditions and do good things to make the world a better place. In this badge, try some special Brownie traditions and have a world of Brownie fun. |
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My Family StoryEvery family has stories. It’s good to share them so you know who helped make you who you are. Do this badge to find out more about the people you love and who love you. |
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Making FriendsFriends are another kind of family. They’re the people you have fun with and who help you when you need it. Try this badge to learn how to make new friends, keep old friends and be the best Brownie friend you can be. |
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Celebrating CommunityCommunities often celebrate what makes them special with ceremonies or parades. They might also celebrate by building statues or museums. In this badge, find out what your communities do to celebrate all the people in them. |
Community Service + Volunteer
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Community Service ProjectsRiver Valleys’ girls and volunteers donate over one million hours to the community each year. Join other Girl Scouts and make a difference by giving back to your community. |
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Celebrating Success

| Award | Ways to Earn — Choose One | Shopping Options | |
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Court of Awards Ceremony/Year-End CelebrationYou have learned new skills, made new friends and become a better leader. It is time to celebrate you, your Girl Scout sisters and everything you accomplished this year! Hold/attend a troop or Service Unit Year-End Ceremony. |
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Bridge to Girl Scout JuniorsGet ready! Get excited! You are almost a Girl Scout Junior. What fun lies ahead? When you fly up to Girl Scout Junior, you’ll get to take part in cool new experiences, help younger Girl Scouts and make a difference in your community. |
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Summer Fun
| Award | Ways to Earn — Choose One | Shopping Options | |
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Camp, Travel and Discovery SeriesGirl Scouts does not stop when school is out. Join us this summer to camp, make new friends, have an adventure or explore your community with other girls. |
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