Senior | Troop Year Planner | Girl Scouts
September
Girl Scout Promise Sign Girl Scouts Love State Parks Patch
Meeting One: Girl-led Planning
Seniors work together to plan their year of Girl Scouts.
Meeting Two: Family Kickoff
Seniors present their year plan to their families at the family kickoff.
Field Trip: Girl Scouts Love State Parks
Girl Scouts explore the natural wonders found across our country during the Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend.
October
Resilient Ready Strong Patch Think Like A Citizen Scientist Badge
Meeting One: Resilient. Ready. Strong.
Seniors will strengthen their mental wellness. Nobody can snap their fingers and make the world all sunshine and lollipops, but you can take steps to be ready when things get tough.
Meeting Two: Think Like A Citizen Scientist (Journey)
Seniors learn how to protect the environment while preparing for an outdoor adventure.
Field Trip
Seniors explore their world by going on an overnight adventure.
November
Democracy for Seniors Badge Think Like A Citizen Scientist Badge
Meeting One: Democracy (part one)
Seniors learn about their local and state government.
Meeting Two: Think Like A Citizen Scientist (Journey)
Seniors collect data to test a hypothesis and brainstorm problems for the Take Action project.
December
Cookie Boss Badge
Meeting One: Cookie Boss (part one)
Seniors take the lead in their cookie business and set SMART goals.
Cookie Time
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The Girl Scout Cookie Program
Help troops learn about entrepreneurship and pay for things like field trips, badges, supplies, and celebrations. Reach out to your council to learn more about how to participate and when your local cookie season starts. You may need to adjust the recommended order of earning the cookie badges in your year plan based on your cookie sale dates.
January
Senior Outdoor Badge Cookie Boss Badge
Meeting One: Adventurer (part one)
Seniors learn how to plan and take a multi-day adventure trip.
Meeting Two: Cookie Boss (part two)
Seniors team up to make business decisions, make their cookie boss pitch, and expand their customer base
February
World Thinking Day patch
Meeting One: World Thinking Day planning
Seniors explore World Thinking Day and find out about environmental problems around the world.
March
Democracy for Seniors Badge Senior Think Like A Citizen Scientist Badge
Meeting One: Democracy (part two)
Seniors do their citizen science project and choose a problem for the Take Action project.
Meeting Two: Think Like a Citizen Scientist (Journey)
Seniors do their citizen science project and choose a problem for the Take Action project.
April
Senior Think Like a Citizen Scientist Badge
Meeting One: Think Like A Citizen Scientist (Journey)
Seniors design their Take Action project.
Meeting Two: Think Like A Citizen Scientist (Take Action Planning)
Seniors create their Take Action project.
May
Senior outdoor Paddling badge Senior Think Like a Citizen Scientist Badge
Meeting One: Paddling
Seniors explore paddling sports and safety.
Meeting Two: Think Like A Citizen Scientist (Take Action Project)
Seniors share their Take Action project and earn their awards.
End-of-Year Celebration
End your first year of Seniors by celebrating your accomplishments with your troop and their families.
Summer
Senior outdoor Badge
Adventurer (part two and trip)
Seniors use their outdoor skills and go on an adventure camp out.
National Service Project
Seniors engage in acts of service and kindness to improve their communities.
September
Girl Scouts Love State Parks Patch Senior Outdoor Art Expert Badge
Meeting One: Girl-led Planning & Family Kickoff
Seniors work together to plan their year of Girl Scouts and present their year plan to their families at the family kickoff.
Girl Scouts Love State Parks
Girl Scouts explore the natural wonders found across our country during the Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend.
Outdoor Art Expert
Seniors learn how to find the art in nature and create their own outdoor artwork.
October
Senior DIY Badge
Meeting One: Room Makeover (part one)
Seniors learn all about updating and organizing their space.
November
Senior DIY Badge
Meeting One: Room Makeover (part two)
Seniors learn all about updating and organizing their space.
December
Business Startup Badge
Meeting One: Business Startup (part one)
Seniors set goals and a budget for their business.
January
Cookie Entrepreneur Badge
Meeting One: Cookie Entrepreneur Family Pin
Seniors kick off the Cookie Program with their families.
February
Senior Global Action Award World Thinking Day Badge
Meeting One: Global Action Award (part one)
Seniors explore global goals, responsible consumption, and then create a challenge.
Council Event: World Thinking Day Event
Seniors attend a council or Service Unit World Thinking Day Event.
March
Senior Trail Adventure Badge
Meeting One: Senior Trail Adventure (part one)
Seniors learn about gear and training as they get ready for their outdoor adventure.
April
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Seniors master maintenance tips that keep a car in top form and driving skills that will help you rule the road safely.
May
Global Action Award Senior Bridging Award
Meeting One: Global Action Award (part two)
Seniors explore what responsible production means and then create a challenge.
Summer
Senior Trail Adventure Badge
Senior Trail Adventure (part two)
Seniors prepare to go on a 5-day, 4-night backpacking trip.
Field Trip
Seniors plan and embark on a trip to explore the world around them.
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