The Senior planning guide is an online resource to help Senior troops and Juliettes complete Journeys and badges. Refer to the Volunteer Toolkit for the most up to date materials.
This guide includes many, but not all of the badge and award options for Girl Scout Seniors as well as downloadable activity plans. Journeys consist of two or three activity plans, and activities for Senior badges can be found in the Senior Girl’s Guide to Scouting or Journey badge activity sets.
Also see our additional resources for completing journeys and badges. For a summary of the core Senior badges and their requirements, download our requirements overview from the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting.
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![]() It’s Your Story—Tell it! Mission: SisterhoodWhen it comes to sisterhood, what girls start can spiral outward and change the world. Through Mission: Sisterhood!, girls will see the stories of sisterhood all around and they will grow as leaders by widening their networks and broadening their world. To earn, complete two activity plans and one Take Action project: | Journey |
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![]() It’s Your Planet—Love It! Sow What?Have girls explore who they are and their core values, including the ways they care for others. When she's earned this award, she’ll know how to grasp an issue by the roots and organize a team to work together to sow the seeds of sustainable change. To earn, complete two activity plans and one Take Action project: | Journey |
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![]() It’s Your World—Change It! GIRLtopiaGirl Scout Seniors know the world is not perfect. This journey is their chance to imagine a perfect world for girls. They're invited to create a vision as an art project in any medium they choose. They'll take action to make their vision a reality. Leaders, after all, are visionaries! To earn, complete two activity plans and one Take Action project: | Journey |
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![]() Counselor-in-Training (CIT) ISeniors will mentor younger girls in a camp setting as they build skills toward being a camp counselor. To earn, attend Counselor in Training summer camp session. Visit Camp.GirlScoutsRV.org/Camp-Calendar to find trainings. | Pin |
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![]() Girl Scout Gold AwardAs part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, girls are in an exceptional position to take action and make the world a better place. By earning the Girl Scout Gold Award, girls 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 girls make and complete as an individual. To earn, see Highest Awards. | Highest Award |
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![]() Textile ArtistWhen your girls see all the colors and textures of fabrics and yarns, do they dream up a million things to do with them? Get girls ready to turn those visions into reality as they meet with an artist, learn about the world of textile arts, and make two projects in the craft that most inspires them to pick up their needles (or loom or spinning wheel). To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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![]() Website DesignerWhen girls view the world with a web journalist’s eyes, they will find the story in everything. Girls will build a safe space online where they can show their readers what moves them and share stories and causes with friends. They might end up getting to know themselves a little better, too! To earn, complete the following: | Badge |
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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, girls will use the science of style to imagine and create their own products. To earn, complete the following: | Badge |
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![]() Room MakeoverGirls will combine color, texture, glue, and paint to develop some serious DIY flair! Have your girls look around for a room that inspires each of them (a bedroom, study nook, corner of a family room, etc.) and use this badge to help them discover the design concepts and fix-it tactics needed to turn a simple space into a creative statement. To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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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 equally. Some is misleading and some is downright wrong. It’s important to know how to uncover the truth in what we see and hear and to judge sources based on credibility, accuracy, logic, and support for their claims. In this badge, girls will find out how to separate fact from fiction. To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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![]() Game VisionaryThis badge is your girls' chance to build friendships and community networks by leading a series of fun, inventive and challenging games. Use their visions of what’s surprising, fantastic, team-building, and most of all, fun! to invent some unforgettable activities. To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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![]() Car CareDriving is an exciting step toward independence, a chance to have fun going new places, and a big responsibility. In this badge, girls will master maintenance tips that keep a car in top form and driving skills that will help them rule the road safely. To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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![]() Collage ArtistNo matter how a girl will make her collage, there won’t be another one like it in the world. Everything, from the materials she chooses to how the final piece is assembled, is up to her. Get ready to see the creative possibility in everyday objects. This badge is an opportunity for girls to make art as unique as they are. To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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![]() Cross-TrainingWhether a girl is a competitive athlete, new to exercise, or wants to improve her skills in surfing, hiking, or even throwing a Frisbee, this badge will help her 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 her whole body. Ready? Have the girls grab their sweatbands and create a plan that’s perfect for their own body, mind, and goals. To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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![]() NovelistGirls can share a meal with a historical figure, unearth ancient treasures, spend the summer in outer space, or dance their way around Spain. Writing a novel lets girls dream the real world in their own ways. As girls write descriptions and dialogue, invent situations and make up feelings, they’ll experience the fun of a novelist’s career. And they’ll end up with something impressive to share—a work of fiction they wrote themselves. To earn, complete the following: | Badge |
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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. To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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![]() First AidAs Girl Scout Seniors, they're between home, school, clubs, and activities. Wherever they are, they never know when they'll find themselves in the middle of an emergency. Do they know what to do? In this badge, girls 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. To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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![]() Women’s HealthNothing is more important than good health. For women, there are unique health issues at every stage of their lives. How can girls make the health decisions that are right for them as they get older, and what kinds of support are out there to guide them? Complete this badge to find out! Identify health topics facing women in local communities and across the globe and explore those that matter most to the your girl. To earn, complete the following: | Badge |
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![]() Troupe PerformerPerformance is a powerful way to make an impact on an audience and a perfect way to put leadership into action. It’s also a fun way to sharpen communication skills, learn to handle stress with grace, strengthen teamwork skills, grow relationships, and grow networks. Get your girls out there to show their stuff! To earn, complete the following: | Badge |
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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. To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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![]() AdventurerWhat kinds of adventures speak to girls? In this badge, they’ll go on a multi-day high-adventure challenge. They could go rock climbing, spelunking, ice caving, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, biking, rafting—or a combination! Put their outdoor skills to the test (and gain some new ones) as they become Girl Scout Senior Adventurers. To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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![]() TravelerHave the girls close their eyes and imagine what they'll experience traveling: different cultures, breathtaking vistas, exotic foods. They 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, girls will get the travel savvy to make the most of their adventures now and throughout their lives. To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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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 girls want to know more so they can make informed choices and help others make them, too, this badge is for them. To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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![]() PaddlingPaddling takes a mix of knowledge and skills, and a dash of daring. It also delivers some of the most unforgettable experiences girls will ever have on water. To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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![]() Cookie ProgramThe new Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pin enables families to support girls as they learn to think like an entrepreneur through the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Each Girl Scout grade level has its own set of requirements to help families guide their Girl Scout as she runs her own cookie business year after year. Girls can earn all 13 pins in the collection—one unique pin for every year they participate. To earn, follow the Senior Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pin Requirements | Pin |
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![]() My PortfolioAfter earning this bade, girls will be able to show college admissions officers and employers what they’ve learned from their cookie sales experience. To earn, follow requirements in the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. | Badge |
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![]() Customer LoyaltyGirls who earn this badge will know how to build their cookie business by increasing customer loyalty. To earn, follow requirements in the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. | Badge |
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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. Girls will learn the difference between wants and needs in this badge. To earn, follow requirements in the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. | Badge |
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![]() Buying PowerGirls will learn how to research and budget for a big purchase for themselves or their families. To earn, follow requirements in the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. | Badge |
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![]() Snacks & MagazinesSnacks & Magazines, our fall product program, is a simple money-earning activity to earn funds for troop activities and trips. Girls sell nuts, chocolates, and magazines in the fall. Earn various rewards by participation level. To participate in the sale, see the troop fall product manager year-at-a-glance. | None |
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![]() Girl Scout WayAs Girl Scout Seniors, girls might feel like life is a balancing act. On one hand, they're holding tight to the comforts of home and what’s familiar, and on the other, they're excited to open themselves up to the possibilities in the larger world. In this badge, girls will share the Girl Scout Way and bring together generations of Girl Scouts. To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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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. Girls can do this badge to find out more about the people they love and who love them. To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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![]() Business EtiquetteNo matter what a girl's career dream is— astronaut, CEO, neurobiologist, rock star, or author—basic business manners will come in handy. From asking for a raise to presenting her persona online, this badge will help her create her business image. To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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![]() Behind the BallotIn a democracy like ours, voting isn’t just a right; it’s a responsibility. Voting is how to make your voice heard and make choices about how you think things should be done in government. In this badge, girls will explore the importance of voting and find out about the electoral process in the United States and around the world. To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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![]() Adventure CamperAdventure camping requires minimal equipment and gear because you'll be active during the day and possibly moving campsites. To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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![]() Eco ExplorerBecome an eco explorer as you get hands-on experience with environmental issues and help make positive changes to the environment. To earn, complete the following activity plan: | Badge |
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![]() Outdoor Art ExpertGet ready to become an outdoor artist as you connect with nature and create something helpful to the environment. You'll learn how to see nature with an artists eye and find ways to express yourself. | Badge |
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Court of Awards Ceremony/Year-End CelebrationBy the end of the year, girls have learned new skills, made new friends, and discovered their inner leaders. Celebrate the girls’ accomplishments by hosting or attending a troop or service unit year-end ceremony. See our Ceremonies, Traditions, and Celebrations article for ideas! | None |
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Bridge to Girl Scout AmbassadorsDoes your troop have a lot to give? Do they want their voices to be heard? Are they excited to get involved with people and causes they care about? Girl Scout Ambassadors is for them! Ambassador is the highest level a girl can attain in Girl Scouts. As a Girl Scout Senior, they begin exploring the wider world. When they become an Ambassador, they'll be ready to soar. To earn, complete the following:
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![]() Camp, Field Trips, and TravelGirl Scouts does not stop when school is out. Have your girls join us this summer at camp, make new friends, and explore the community with other girls. Use the following resources for ideas: | None |
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