Junior badges

New badges this year (2021) include a series of Math in Nature badges sponsored by Johnson & Johnson. This post is taking a look at the activities for the Junior version with the idea of giving leaders a quick resource they can review to decide whether to do the badge. If you decide to do the badge I highly recommend that you review the VTK plans as the given talking points are what connect the activities and math. Requirements According to Badge Explorer: Juniors explore patterns found in…

The third Math in Nature badge introduced this year is called "Design With Nature". Here is what Badge Explorer gives as the requirements:...

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Ideas for earning the Junior Independence Badge, courtesy of Fandom

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This year's new badges include a series of Art and Design badges at the Daisy, Brownie and Junior levels. I have reviewed the Daisy badge and the Brownie badge already. This post will look at the Junior badge. Requirements According to Badge Explorer, the requirements for the Junior badge are: Examine and explore different styles and elements of art and design. Discover art and design around you Make art about a subject Experiment with the elements Explore composition Design an art display…

Playing the Past Junior Badge Girl Scout Craft Idea: Recycled Denim Jean Purses Eco Friendly Craft - Cupcakes & Lace

Updated April 2025 To Junior Girl Scouts, who are anywhere between 9-11 years old, the past is a concept that they are still developing. A teenager, who is only a few years older, seems “grown-up” to them! A fun way to revisit your youth, whether your childhood was in the 1960’s, 1970’s or 1980’s, is to do the Junior Playing the Past badge. Unless the girl is doing this badge on her own, for you will need to select the decade so you can plan and prepare your meeting accordingly. If you are…

Earn the Junior Detective Badge with these 5 fun activities! From fingerprint analysis to solving mysteries, these engaging activities will have your girls excited about detective work. Get started on your investigative journey today and unlock the world of clues, puzzles, and problem-solving. Don't miss out on the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills and unleash your inner detective. Embark on an adventure and earn your Junior Detective Badge with these thrilling activities!

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Junior Awards Log and Badge Chart. Click the link for a printable chart.

As with the Daisy and Brownie Trackers, I recreated the old tracker too. Looking forward to how easy these will be to update in the future, which wasn't true with the older version. The old style tracker has a new colorful header too. There are fillable pdf and non-fillable pdf versions available--the fillable version takes the place of the old Word version. I'm working on the Cadette trackers next! That batch shouldn't take me as long because I have the bare bones graphics already done. Old…

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Updated Junior Badge Log with the new Journeys and Badges for 2017

Today my Juniors started the Flowers badge, and in developing the plans I looked at VTK as well as at the "at home" plans of several councils Requirements: According to VTK, in this badge, girls discover that there's more to flowers than just good looks. Uncover the science of one flower Look under the petals Find out how flowers help people Have fun with flowers Send a message in flower code When girls have earned this badge, they'll know all that's wonderful about flowers. Activity Choices…

*This post contains affiliate links. Updated April 2025 The Girls Scouts is an organization that is steeped in tradition. There are things that we do simply because we are part of the movement, and if we encounter a sister scout from another part of the country or even the world, we can instantly connect with her. This badge is really easy to earn and is perfect for one of your first meetings of the year. New girls can learn about the traditions of scouting and experienced scouts can help…

Looking to earn the Junior Staying Fit badge? Check out these 6 fun activities that promote fitness and healthy habits. From active games to nutritious cooking, these activities will keep girls engaged while helping them develop a lifelong commitment to staying fit. Start earning your badge today and embrace a healthy lifestyle!

Looking to earn the Junior Social Butterfly Badge? Check out these 5 fun and interactive activities that will help your girls become social butterflies and practice good manners in any situation. From activity booklets to board games and setting the table properly, these ideas are sure to engage and educate your troop. Get ready to have a blast while earning this badge!

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