Planning Cadette
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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
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It’s Your Story — Tell it!MEdiaLook for the ME in media and learn how you can shape media — for yourselves, your community and the world. |
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It’s Your Planet — Love It!BreatheExplore ways to improve the world’s air quality while supporting and nourishing your own abilities as leaders who are aware, alert and able. |
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It’s Your World — Change It!aMAZELife is a maze of relationships and this Journey will have you maneuvering through all its twists and turns to find true friendships and plenty of confidence. |
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Leadership in Action (LiA)Share your organizational skills and use your special talents as you help Brownies complete their Journey awards – there is one LiA for each Brownie Journey. |
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Program AideCadettes earn this by completing a LIA Journey award, going through leadership training and working with younger girls. |
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Girl Scout Silver AwardHave you ever looked around your neighborhood or school and wondered how you could make a change for the better? Going for the Girl Scout Silver Award — the highest award a Girl Scout Cadette can earn — gives you the chance to show that you are a leader who is organized, determined and dedicated to improving your community. |
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Science, Technology, Engineering + Math
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Book ArtistFor centuries, humans have been developing methods to create and bind paper in order to share ideas, knowledge and inspiration with each other and with future generations. In this badge, try gluing, stitching and folding your way to shaping your own book. You’ll create some spectacular gifts and keepsakes. |
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Digital Movie MakerA movie doesn’t just tell a story, it shows a story. If you could show the whole world a story, how would it look? Bright and cheery? Fast-paced and full of changes in scene? With what visual would it start and end? You’ve probably spent countless hours watching movies; now is your chance to show others how you want them to see the world. |
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Science of HappinessIn this badge, you are the test subject and your life is your laboratory. You’ll find out how scientists measure happiness and you’ll put their results into action. You’ll also get to perform a happiness experiment on your friends or family, all with the goal of making your world a happier place. |
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WoodworkerWoodworking gives you a great feeling of accomplishment; you can make stylish, useful things for yourself and others. Plus, it’s fun! In this badge, add to your talents with a skill Girl Scouts has been refining for 100 years — the ability to do it yourself. |
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Special AgentA special agent wears many hats — detective, scientist, psychologist, enforcer of the law, etc. No wonder novels and shows about their work are so popular! In this badge, grab your magnifying glass and your microscope and uncover your skills in one of the most exciting and demanding jobs for investigative minds. |
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Field DayFrom friends playing in the park to countries competing against one another at the Olympics, games unite us all. And Girl Scouts have been inventing their own games since 1912! In this badge, you’ll experience this firsthand by organizing teams and events for an exciting, do-it-yourself field day. |
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EntrepreneurWhen it comes to innovation, fantastic ideas and creative inventions are only half the game. The other half involves figuring out if people will buy your invention or use your idea. In this badge, you’ll find out what it takes to turn a great idea into a business. |
Healthy Living + Creativity
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Comic ArtistFrom newspaper cartoons to comic books and graphic novels, comic art is a broad, exciting and growing field. Comics are sometimes described as “sequential art,” though some are only one panel. So what is a comic, exactly? It’s a visual story told however you would like to tell it. Go for it! |
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Good SportsmanshipWhen you make good sportsmanship a habit in games and in life, others want to play with you, hang out with you and live up to your example. So whether you’re a dedicated athlete with a chosen sport or you just like to enjoy an occasional game among friends, this badge will help you have more fun on and off the field. |
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New CuisinesCulinary possibilities are as diverse as the globe of people who cook them. In this badge, cook up dishes from across time and distance, and find out where your taste buds want to travel. |
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First AidAs you get older, you’ll find yourself in charge more and more often. That means you need to know what to do if people around you get sick or hurt. Find out how to deal with minor injuries and illnesses and how to tell when the problem is more serious. |
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Eating for BeautyNutrition isn’t just about maintaining a healthy weight. Eating well helps you inside and out. Choosing the right foods can help you sleep better, stress less and get smooth skin, shiny hair and strong nails. In this badge, find out how to eat to keep your skin glowing, your mind focused and your energy flowing. |
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Public SpeakerThey call it stage presence: the ability to be yourself and make a connection with people — whether one person or an entire crowd — and seem comfortable the entire time. A great presenter’s talent for conveying points clearly and powerfully is useful everywhere, not just in politics or on the stage. Luckily, you don’t have to be born with these skills; you can develop them. |
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ScreenwriterWhen it thrills, makes you laugh, or has a fantastic twist, a movie or TV show can seem like magic. And a great show starts with a great script! Screenwriters write scripts meant to be filmed. In this badge, put all your viewing experience to good use — let it inspire you as you try your hand at writing for the big (or small) screen. |
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BabysitterWhether you’re getting ready to babysit in the future or you have already started, this badge will help you become the best babysitter you can be. |
Outdoor Awareness + Environmental Stewardship
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TreesGrab your naturalist hat and get ready to get to know trees — from the shade to the science, the fruit to the forest and the legends to the lumber. To know trees is to love them. |
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TrailblazingJoin in a favorite Girl Scout adventure! Head for the back country, where you’ll explore nature and challenge your body on a trailblazing trek. In this badge, you’ll stay at least one night at a backwoods or primitive site, so get ready to learn some new outdoor skills while you share fresh-air fun and games with your Girl Scout sisters. |
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Night OwlNight has captured the imagination since the dawn of time. But with modern-day electricity, it’s easy to overlook the mysteries and beauty of the world after the sun goes down. So grow your imagination and expand what you know (or think you know!). Turn out the lights, tune in your senses and step out into the night. |
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Animal HelpersAnimals have always provided humans companionship, joy and transportation, but today they’re also trained to help people with disabilities and find people who are lost. In this badge, learn about the many ways animals help humans. |
Financial Education
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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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Business PlanWhen you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to write an effective business plan for your cookie business. |
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MarketingWhen you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to create a marketing plan for your cookie business. |
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Think BigWhen you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to set bigger goals for your cookie sale and come up with creative ways to reach them. |
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BudgetingWhen you’ve earned this badge, you will be able to keep track of your money, save for the things you need and want, and help others by giving. |
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Comparison ShoppingWhen you’ve earned this badge, you will know how to go online to find the best deals on the best products in the safest way possible. |
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Financing my DreamsWhen you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know the realities of budgeting and how to practice financial habits that will help you in the future. |
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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
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Cadette Girl Scout WayThe Girl Scout Way is a compass that can help guide you as you carve out your unique place in the world. Our proud traditions offer a strong foundation to build your dreams as part of a worldwide sisterhood. Join hands with thousands of other Cadettes to blaze the Girl Scout trail into our new century. |
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NetiquetteOur digital world makes it easy to stay in touch and share friendships, memories and ideas. But we’ve all heard embarrassing stories in which people wish they hadn’t hit the “send” button. Once you’ve sent an email, it never goes away. This badge is all about knowing how to make positive choices in the online world. |
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Finding Common GroundDemocratic governments exist to help citizens with differing opinions find common ground — the place where people’s thoughts, opinions and beliefs intersect. In this badge, investigate how our government does it and how you can, too. |
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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
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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 SeniorAre you ready to embrace new adventures? Are you ready to say yes to new challenges? Then step up to Girl Scout Senior, where you’ll find opportunities to do all that and more! |
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Summer Fun
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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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