Here’s a list of activities including a list of outdoor badges, patch programming, and various other activities if you need help brainstorming for an encampment or a troop weekend at one of the camps:
Outdoor Badges
Daisy
- Outdoor Buddy Camper
- Outdoor Art Maker
- Eco Learner
- Think Like a Citizen Scientist Outdoor STEM Journey (found in VTK)
- Trail Adventure
- Snow or Climbing Adventure
- Outdoor Journey (Outdoor Art, Buddy Camper, Take Action)
- Math in Nature badge series
Brownie
- Outdoor Art Creator
- Outdoor Adventurer
- Outdoor Cabin Camper
- Eco Friend
- Bugs
- Hiker
- Letterboxer
- Think Like a Citizen Scientist Outdoor STEM Journey (found in VTK)
- Trail Adventure
- Snow or Climbing Adventure
- Outdoor Journey (First Aid, Hiker, Cabin Camper, Take Action)
- Math in Nature badge series
Junior
- Geocacher
- Outdoor Art Explorer
- Camper
- Eco Camper
- Think Like a Citizen Scientist Outdoor STEM Journey
- Trail Adventure
- Snow or Climbing Adventure
- Outdoor Journey (Camper, Animal Habitats, Eco Camper, Take Action)
- Math in Nature badge series
Cadette
- Outdoor Art Apprentice
- Primitive Camper
- Trailblazing
- Eco Trekker
- Trees
- Archery
- Trail Adventure
- Snow or Climbing Adventure
- Think Like a Citizen Scientist Outdoor STEM Journey (in VTK)
- Outdoor Journey (Night Owl, Trailblazing, Primitive Camper, Take Action)
Senior
- Adventure Camper
- Outdoor Art Expert
- Adventurer
- Eco Explorer
- Paddling
- Sky
- Trail Adventure
- Snow or Climbing Adventure
- Think Like a Citizen Scientist Outdoor STEM Journey (in VTK)
- Outdoor Journey (Adventurer, First Aid, Adventure Camper, Take Action)
Ambassador
- Outdoor Art Master
- Eco Advocate
- Ultimate Recreation Challenge
- Survival Camper
- Trail Adventure
- Snow or Climbing Adventure
- Water
- Think Like a Citizen Scientist Outdoor STEM Journey (in VTK)
- Outdoor Journey (Outdoor Art Master, Water, Survival Camper, Take Action)
Other councils have a variety of outdoor related badges and patches specific to their council, and in most cases, you can call to have their shipped to you or order them online: http://gsresources.dawgtoons.com/resource-links/links/councils-own
Patch Programs
- Discovering Nature patch program: http://patchworkdesigns.net/DIS-nature.htm
- Wildlife in the Backyard: http://www.patchworkdesigns.net/pdstore/item.aspx?sku=WILDLIFE-LANIE
- More camping/outdoor patch programs: http://www.patchworkdesigns.net/pdstore/ItemList_Abstract.aspx?Category=Camping
- Vintage Outdoor Scouting Skills: http://www.patchworkdesigns.net/VINTAGEskills.htm
- Let the Games Begin (has many outdoor requirements): http://www.patchworkdesigns.net/GAMESBEGIN.htm
GSSC-MM has a charm patch where charms for outdoor skills can be added including: Archery, outdoor cooking, firebuilding, s’mores, knots, cabin camping, and more (see picture to right). Additional charms can be ordered from other councils via the GSUSA website. Available charms: https://www.dropbox.com/s/3qnywb5q9olu3ie/gssc-mm%20outdoor%20skills%20patch.pdf?dl=0- Outdoor camping patch set: https://www.e-patchesandcrests.com/catalogue/sets/outdoor_camping_set.php
More Troop Activity Suggestions
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- GSUSA’s Outdoor Progression Guide: http://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsusa/forms-and-documents/for-adults/volunteer/GSUSA_OutdoorProgression.pdf
- Leave No Trace activities (can tie with Eco badges): http://www.people.vcu.edu/~albest/Training/LNT_Quick.pdf or https://lnt.org/
- Outdoor resource with good book of resources: http://www.discovertheforest.org/what-to-do/
- Nature scavenger hunts: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/s06p4volnnrk81s/AAD3pgLoQ6ZutanwKhgcCePsa?dl=0
- The GS of Maine has a great outdoor resource that accompanies their patch program: http://www.girlscoutsofmaine.org/content/dam/girlscouts-girlscoutsofmaine/documents/Outdoor_Skills_Patch_Program.pdf
- Smokey the Bear Educators Materials: https://smokeybear.com/en/for-educators
- 20+ Outdoor Activities for Girl Scouts: https://trailhead.girlscoutsnorcal.org/20-outdoor-activities-for-girl-scouts/
- And even more!