Planning Senior
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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!Mission: SisterhoodWhen it comes to sisterhood, what you start can spiral outward and change the world. Through Mission: Sisterhood! you’ll see the stories of sisterhood all around you and you will grow as a leader by widening your networks and broadening your world. |
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It’s Your Planet — Love It!Sow What?Explore who you are and your core values, including the ways you care for others. When you’ve earned this award, you’ll know how to grasp an issue by the roots and organize a team to work together to sow the seeds of sustainable change. |
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It’s Your World — Change It!GirltopiaAs a Girl Scout Senior, you know the world is not perfect. |
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Counselor-in-Training (CIT) I + IIMentor younger girls in a camp setting as you build skills toward being a camp counselor. |
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Girl Scout Gold AwardAs part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, you are in an exceptional position to take action and make the world a better place. By earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, you will join the ranks of generations of young women who make a difference both locally and globally. The Gold Award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouts and therefore is a commitment you make and complete as an individual. |
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Science, Technology, Engineering + Math
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Textile ArtistComputers 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 Textile Artist! |
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Website DesignerBy 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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Science of StyleImagine farming silkworms to make raw silk, engineering a biodegradable fabric or using chemistry to develop a cover-up that hides and heals acne scars. Fashion and beauty are glamorous businesses, but it’s the science behind these industries that makes their products cutting edge and desirable. In this badge, use the science of style to imagine and create your own products. |
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Room MakeoverCombine color, texture, glue and paint to develop some serious DIY flair! Look around for a room that inspires you (a bedroom, study nook, corner of a family room, etc.) and use this badge to discover the design concepts and fix-it tactics needed to turn a simple space into a creative statement. |
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Truth SeekerWe’re often told that we live in the age of information. It is true that we’re surrounded by data, but not all information is created |
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Game VisionaryThis badge is your chance to build friendships and community networks by leading a series of fun, inventive and challenging games. Use your vision — of what’s surprising, fantastic, team-building, and most of all, fun! — to invent some unforgettable activities. Collage Artist is about pushing the boundaries of creativity and possibility. Enjoy exploring your imagination by thinking outside of the box. |
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Car CareThis badge is your chance to build friendships and community networks by leading a series of fun, inventive and challenging games. Use your vision — of what’s surprising, fantastic, team-building, and most of all, fun! — to invent some unforgettable activities. Collage Artist is about pushing the boundaries of creativity and possibility. Enjoy exploring your imagination by thinking outside of the box. |
Healthy Living + Creativity
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Collage ArtistNo matter how you make your collage, there won’t be another one like it in the world. Everything, from the materials you choose to how the final piece is assembled, is up to you. Get ready to see the creative possibility in everyday objects. This badge is an opportunity to make art as unique as you. |
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Cross-TrainingWhether you’re a competitive athlete, new to exercise or want to improve your skills in surfing, hiking or even throwing a Frisbee, this badge will help you customize a cross-training fitness program that’s effective and fun! Cross-training incorporates a variety of cardio, strength and conditioning exercises into a routine that trains your whole body. Ready? Grab your sweatband and create a plan that’s perfect for your body, mind and goals. |
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NovelistShare a meal with a historical figure, un-earth ancient treasures, spend the summer in outer space or dance your way around Spain. Writing a novel lets you dream the real world your way. As you write descriptions and dialogue, invent situations and make up feelings, you’ll experience the fun of a novelist’s career. And you’ll end up with something impressive to share in college admissions — a work of fiction you wrote yourself. |
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LocavoreA locavore is someone committed to eating locally grown, seasonal foods. The efforts of locavores can be important and delicious steps toward healthful eating, helping the environment and supporting local farmers. |
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Senior First AidAs a Girl Scout Senior, you’re on the go between home, school, clubs and activities. Wherever you are, you never know when you’ll find yourself in the middle of an emergency. Do you know what to do? In this badge, find out how to differentiate between minor and major injuries, provide emergency treatment in some life-threatening situations, and share important information about injuries and illness. |
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Women’s HealthNothing is more important than good health. As women, we have unique health issues at every stage of our lives. How can you make the health decisions that are right for you, and what kinds of support are out there to guide you? Do this badge to find out! Identify health topics facing women in your community and across the globe and explore those that matter most to you. |
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Troupe PerformerPerformance is a powerful way to make an impact on an audience and a perfect way to put your leadership into action. It’s also a fun way to sharpen your communication skills, learn to handle stress with grace, strengthen your teamwork skills, and grow relationships and networks. Get out there and show your stuff! |
Outdoor Awareness + Environmental Stewardship
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SkyThe sky is a masterpiece. It graces us with living art, whether through a glorious sunset, shifting cloud formations or the stunning display of night stars. No wonder we take every opportunity to spend time outdoors. Our world is a stage, and the sky performs with beauty, wonder and mystery. |
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AdventurerWhat kind of adventure speaks to you? In this badge, you’ll go on a multi-day high-adventure challenge. You could go rock climbing, spelunking, ice caving, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, biking, rafting — or a combination! Put your outdoor skills to the test (and gain some new ones) as you become a Girl Scout Senior Adventurer. |
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TravelerClose your eyes and imagine the spoils of travel: different cultures, breathtaking vistas, exotic foods. You might picture zooming down a zip line in the Amazon, tasting a classic New York hot dog, or digging into local lore at the history museum next door. Whether you travel near or far in this badge, you’ll get the travel savvy to make the most of your adventures now and throughout your life. |
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Voice for AnimalsAs pet owners, horseback riders and consumers of beauty products, clothing and animal food products, our relationships with animals play a big role in our lives. What are the specifics of the complex relationship between animals and humans? If you want to know more so that you can make informed choices and help others make them, too, this badge is for you. |
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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My PortfolioWhen you’ve earned this badge, you’ll be able to show college admissions officers and employers what you’ve learned from your cookie sales experience. |
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Customer LoyaltyWhen you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to build your cookie business by increasing customer loyalty. |
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Financing My FutureMoney 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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Buying PowerWhen you’ve earned this badge, you’ll know how to research and budget for a big purchase for yourself or your family. |
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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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Senior Girl Scout WayAs a Girl Scout Senior, you might feel like life is a balancing act. On one hand, you’re holding tight to the comforts of home and what’s familiar, and on the other, you’re excited to open yourself up to the possibilities in the larger world. In this badge, you’ll share the Girl Scout way in your environment and bring together generations of Girl Scouts. |
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Social InnovatorEvery 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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Business EtiquetteNo matter what your career dreams — astronaut, CEO, neurobiologist, rock star or author — basic business manners will come in handy. From how you hold your shoulders when you ask for a raise to how you present your persona online, this badge will help you create your business image. |
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Behind the BallotIn a democracy like ours, voting isn’t just a right; it’s a responsibility. Voting is how you make your voice heard and make choices about how you think things should be done in government. In this badge, you’ll explore the importance of voting and find out about the electoral process in the United States and around the world. |
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 AmbassadorsSoar to Ambassador! Do you have a lot to give? Do you want your voice to be heard? Are you excited to get involved with people and causes you care about? Girl Scout Ambassadors is for you! Ambassador is the highest level a girl can attain in Girl Scouts. As a Girl Scout Senior, you began exploring the wider world. When you become an Ambassador, you’ll be ready to soar. Think of all your future holds and how being an Ambassador can set you on your way. |
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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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