Thursday, August 26, 2021

Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend Is Back!



Last year, thousands of Girl Scouts connected with nature in meaningful ways during the 2020 Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend. And even though our adventures looked different, some in-person and some virtual, your participation and excitement made it clear: Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend had to come back in 2021!



Here are four things you need to know to participate and unlock your special patch for the 2021 Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend:


Choose Your Own State Park Adventure!

After checking with your council to make sure they’re participating and hosting in-person events, celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend September 11–12 by signing up for local events. You can also choose to opt-out of any in-person offerings and explore state parks online from the comfort of your couch. To help you discover the magic from home, we’ve created a special interactive map.

The Patch and the Passport

Whether you choose to participate in an in-person event or explore state parks virtually, you can earn your limited-edition 2021 Girl Scouts Love State Parks patch. Head to the Girl Scout Shop or a participating council store to claim yours. And don't forget, you can also print and work on your Girl Scouts Love State Parks passport.

Enjoy the Outdoors Responsibly

Of course, as Girl Scouts, we want to be safe and prepared. Here are a few tips to consider before heading outdoors:
  1. Check with your council for guidance on event pre-registration and requirements. These may vary from council to council.
  2. Pack snacks, water, and any other essentials, such as hand sanitizer and sunscreen.
  3. If advised by your council or state government, bring a face mask.
  4. Leave no trace! Respect your state parks and be sure to take your garbage back with you. Better yet, show how much you love state parks (safely) by picking up trash when you see it. Make a pledge to pick up trash at www.pickupamerica.com/girlscouts.
  5. Check with the state park you’re visiting about which of their usual amenities might be closed. Call in advance to find out, for example, if their restrooms are open for use—and if not, make sure you go before you go!
Share! We Want to Hear from You

Take to social media with your state park adventures. Tag your posts with @girlscouts and @thorindustries and use #gsoutdoors, #GSLoveStateParks, and #PickUpAmerica.

Girl Scouts is about having life-changing experiences, building friendships, and making the world a better place by caring for our beautiful planet and those around us. And the outdoors is the perfect place to do it all! So don’t wait! Get started on your Girl Scouts Love State Parks adventure.

Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend is made possible by THOR Industries and The VF Foundation.


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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Everything You Need to Know about the 28 New Girl Scout Badges in 2021

Say hello to 28 new Girl Scout badges focused on entrepreneurship, math in nature, and digital leadership! The activities included in the new badges will spark your girl’s imagination while inspiring them to navigate a changing world.

Ready to begin your new Girl Scout adventure?! Check out the Girl Scout Shop for the new badges and badge requirements. Not a Girl Scout? No problem. Join here.


Here’s what you need to know to get started:

Math in Nature (grades K–5): Despite increased remote learning, not all learning happens indoors. This badge gets girls outdoors to explore and conserve the natural world as they learn math concepts. Activities include discovering shapes and patterns in natural objects, learning about symmetry and tessellation, and mastering time and measurement theories. Girl Scouts then use this knowledge to design nectar feeders, trail maps, and other outdoor tools and essentials. Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson.

Start with your FREE new badge activity samplers.



Cookie Business (grades K–12): With businesses shifting their models and relying even more on technology, girls learn to think beyond the cookie booth. The new Cookie Business badges help girls think like entrepreneurs as they run their own cookie businesses and incorporate online sales and the Digital Cookie® platform throughout their work. The badges progress from goal setting, working as a team, and effective sales-pitching in person and online to using market research and creating and implementing business plans and digital marketing campaigns.

Start with your FREE new badge activity samplers.



Digital Leadership (grades K–12): The world is digital! With these new badges, Girl Scouts explore what a digital leader is and how to become one in their everyday lives. They learn how to be online in a responsible, safe, and positive way, and dive into topics like managing well-being, how to balance time, and how to navigate online misinformation, clickbait, and biases in advertising. Girl Scouts discover how people use technology to connect, build community, and lead, then use those skills to create impact and become digital leaders themselves. These forward-thinking badges are designed to prepare, support, and motivate girls as they explore the digital world. Sponsored by Instagram.

Start with your FREE new badge activity samplers.


The excitement is real, so head to Instagram or Twitter and let us know which badge you’re planning to earn first! Don’t forget to tag us @girlscouts and invite your non-Girl Scout besties to join in the fun. To learn more about the new badges, visit Girl Scouts at Home.

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