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If you're searching for engaging and fun at-home experiences for your Girl Scout, check out our Girl Scouts at Home catalog below! These free resources are curated by grade level, and can be done individually or as a virtual troop meeting! Just pick your grade level and the activity you'd like to do, and you're all set! 

Not a Girl Scout? Not a problem! Check out all of the fun below and let us know when you’re ready to join.

 Activities by Grade Level

Daisies (Grades K-1)

Each activity in this section can be completed as a stand-alone project, and some even count as badgework! They are listed by activity name, and if they meet badge or journey requirements, that’s listed, too.

Check out these fun activities from our fellow Girl Scout Councils:

There is a lot of online learning happening right now, and here are some sites with badge-specific activities for you to work on. 

Brownies (Grades 2-3)

Each activity in this section can be completed as a stand-alone project, and some even count as badgework! They are listed by activity name, and if they meet badge or journey requirements, that’s listed, too.

Check out these fun activities from our fellow Girl Scout Councils:

There is a lot of online learning happening right now, and here are some sites with badge-specific activities for you to work on. 

Juniors (Grades 4-5)

Each activity in this section can be completed as a stand-alone project, and some even count as badgework! They are listed by activity name, and if they meet badge or journey requirements, that’s listed, too.

Check out these fun activities from our fellow Girl Scout Councils:

There is a lot of online learning happening right now, and here are some sites with badge-specific activities for you to work on. 

Cadettes (Grades 6-8)

Each activity in this section can be completed as a stand-alone project, and some even count as badgework! They are listed by activity name, and if they meet badge or journey requirements, that’s listed, too.

Check out these fun activities from our fellow Girl Scout Councils:

There is a lot of online learning happening right now, and here are some sites with badge-specific activities for you to work on. 

Seniors (Grades 9-10)

 Each activity in this section can be completed as a stand-alone project, and some even count as badgework! They are listed by activity name, and if they meet badge or journey requirements, that’s listed, too.

Check out these fun activities from our fellow Girl Scout Councils:

There is a lot of online learning happening right now, and here are some sites with badge-specific activities for you to work on. 

Ambassadors (Grades 11-12)

Each activity in this section can be completed as a stand-alone project, and some even count as badgework! They are listed by activity name, and if they meet badge or journey requirements, that’s listed, too.

Check out these fun activities from our fellow Girl Scout Councils:

There is a lot of online learning happening right now, and here are some sites with badge-specific activities for you to work on. 

 

 Program Kits and Fun Patch Opportunities

GSGI Climate Challenge 2022

Join Malani the Hawaiian Monk Seal and take on the GSGI Climate Challenge! The GSGI Climate Challenge encourages all Girl Scouts to get outdoors and learn about climate science, connect with your communities to understand how they're impacted by climate change, and help spread awareness of the issues to create sustainable change.

BONUS: All GSGI Girl Scouts who participate in the challenge between September 20 through October 20, can enter for a chance to take the giant Malani stuffed animal home! Just submit a picture of yourself working on the challenge through this form. Check out these frequently asked questions for more information on the challenge.

Question: When is the first and last day for sales? Fall product sales start on September 30. The last date for sales varies based on your method of sale. All in-person sales end on October 16. Online girl delivery sales end on October 19. Online Direct Ship Sales end on October 23. For all Fall Product Program related questions, please visit The Bridge.

Question: How can I participate in the Girl Scout Climate Challenge?You can download the Girl Scout Climate Challenge that is on our website. There is an activity guide based on your girl’s grade level. Once you complete 10 activities that are on the activity guide, she earns the Climate Challenge patch! Download your guide here.

Question: Who can participate in the Girl Scout Climate Challenge contest? Any registered Girl Scout in the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa council can enter the Climate Challenge contest. Question: After I complete the Girl Scout Climate Challenge, where do I get my patch? The Girl Scout Climate Challenge patch is available for purchase in GSGI retail shops or online.

Question: Where do I enter our Girl Scout Climate Challenge for the chance to take Malani home? Share your Girl Scout Climate challenge with us at Share Your Story. Snap a picture of your Girl Scout completing the climate challenge and submit it using the link. One lucky Girl Scout Climate Champion will be randomly selected from all those who entered. An announcement will be made on Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa’s Facebook page and an email will be sent to the parent/guardian of the lucky Girl Scout on October 24.

Question: When is the deadline to submit our photos for the Girl Scout Climate Challenge? The deadline to submit your photo for your chance to take Malani home is October 20.

Question: Can troops participate in the Girl Scout Climate Challenge?Yes, troops can participate! However, entries need to be submitted individually per Girl Scout via Share Your Story for the chance to win Malani. One lucky Girl Scout Climate Champion will be randomly selected from all those who entered.

Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge 2022

Take the national outdoor challenge! Check out the challenge sheet to choose which activities you'd like to do to earn yourself a brand-new patch. Summer is the perfect time to celebrate our love of the great outdoors. You have so many options for how to explore-from your window, a campsite, the sidewalk, or an open trail. Use #gsoutdoors to share your adventures and see how other girls are completing this challenge. The challenge begins in May and ends with Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend, September 1O and 11, 2022. Based on your grade level, complete the required number of activities to earn an awesome new Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge patch.

Download the Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge sheet

Fun patches can be purchased online.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month with us!

The Girl Scout Asian American and Pacific Heritage Celebration Fun Patch is designed for Girl Scouts to celebrate It’s a time where we join in paying tribute to the generations of Asian American and Pacific Islanders who have enriched the history of the United States and are instrumental in its future success. Choose from a variety of activities to earn this fun patch, and we encourage girls from all ethnic backgrounds to participate.

Download the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Activity Sheet

Fun patches can be purchased online.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month Patch Program | Grades K-12

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) with us!

The Girl Scout Hispanic Heritage Celebration Fun Patch is designed for Girl Scouts to celebrate the cultural richness of all people in the U.S. whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America, and the many contributions the community has made and continues to make across our nation. Choose from a variety of activities to earn this fun patch, and we encourage girls from all ethnic backgrounds to participate.

Download the Hispanic Heritage Month Activity Sheet

Download the Hispanic Heritage Month Activity Sheet in Spanish

Fun patches can be purchased online.

Native American Heritage Celebration Patch Program | Grades K-12

The Girl Scout Native American Heritage Celebration Fun Patch is designed for Girl Scouts to celebrate and honor the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Native people, and to acknowledge the many contributions that the Native American community has made and continues to make across our nation. Choose from a variety of activities to earn this fun patch, and we encourage girls from all ethnic backgrounds to participate.

Download the  Native American Heritage Month Activity Sheet

Fun patches are available for purchase online.

Girl Scout Superhero Academy Kit

As Girl Scouts, we all have superpowers! We use our superpowers every day to help others and make the world a better place.

Join the Girl Scout Superhero Academy to hone your superpowers, learn new skills, and become your own superhero! Complete your training to join the GSGI Superpower Squad!

To earn your GSGI Superpower Squad patch, create your superhero identity, take on activities from each superpower skill category, and complete your training.

Superhero Academy Kit

Superpower Squad Tip! We've created templates and printables to help you on your superpower squad journey! When you open the Superhero Academy Kit online, anytime you see an image of the listed materials you can click to download it! 

This fun patch is available for purchase through the GSGI council shops. 

Hour of Code Challenge

Grade: K-12
Cost: Free to participate! Patches are $1 each.

Join Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa in completing the Hour of Code challenge. During Computer Science Education Week, people from around the globe come together to practice their coding skills. Choose a day between December 7 – 13, 2020, sit down at your computer, and visit code.org/learn to complete one hour of code.

Work towards your Coding for Good badges or Think Like a Programmer Journey. And earn a new patch!

Whether you’re a beginner or have been coding for years, you can take part in the Hour of Code!

HOW TO JOIN IN THE HOUR OF CODE:

You’ll need:
• Access to a computer or device
• Internet connection
• Headphones are recommended

When you’re ready...
1. Visit code.org/learn
2. Explore the website! Above the activities, you’ll find suggestions for age and coding experience.
3. Get the patch! When you have completed your hour of coding, purchase the patch in the GSGI shop!

Simone's Big Adventure Kit | Grades K-12

We’ve put together a fun activity kit with our Fall Product Program mascot, Simone the Sloth! Join Simone on her journey around the world while trying new cuisine, dancing to local music, and exploring a variety of unique cultures--complete with an fun patch!

Custom patches will be available in the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa (GSGI) council shops.

Simone's Big Adventure Activity Kit

Celebrating the History of Women's Right to Vote Patch Program | Grades K-12

GSGI and the Carrie Chapman Catt Center want to celebrate the advances in history that came about from the suffrage movement and the women who led the movement. 

The Celebrating the History of Women's Right to Vote Patch Program is intended to be a catalyst for conversation and to encourage you to learn more and take action to make the world a better place.

Awesome Autumn Adventure Kit | Grades K-12

Girls can have an Awesome Autumn Adventure by completing activities like trekking through nature on a scavenger hunt, creating a kindness rock, exploring how to engineer a water compass, or designing a mystical dream catcher!

Awesome Autumn Adventure Kit

You can find the coordinating patch for this program kit in the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa shops and online!

Girl Power Can't Be Quarantined Checklist | Grades K-12

Have fun and stay connected while social distancing! This D.I.Y. Girl Scouts challenge offers a wide variety of activities to make the most of their time. Find the checklist here.

The BOW Patch Kit | Grades K-12

The BOW Patch is a celebration of inner and outer strength. It signifies overcoming obstacles while celebrating your true self. Complete the steps in this kit to earn your BOW Patch.

The BOW Patch Program

Created in partnership with Ninja Warrior, Maggi Thorne.

Snow Much Fun Activity Kit | Grades K-12

Do you enjoy adventure and exploration? Are you ready for a winter Daycation? No need to pack and unpack! You can plan a winter “chill-out” day of fun using some of the ideas in this kit! 

Snow Much Fun patches can be purchased at the GSGI shops. 

Snow Much Fun Activity Kit

 

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