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Guide to the Engineering Badges

Outrun the Sun

By earning the Outrun the Sun patch, girls will become a sun safety advocate!

Did you know that your skin is your largest and fastest-growing organ? Your skin is your body’s coat. It protects you from cold and heat. It keeps your insides in and the bad stuff—like germs—out.

It’s important to take care of your skin by protecting it from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun and indoor tanning beds. Over exposure to UV can cause skin cancer, the most prevalent cancer in America.

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/discover/activities/council-own-patches.html

Justice Patch Program

Two of the provisions of the Girl Scout Law is that Girl Scouts are honest & fair and respect authority. What exactly does that mean? How can you, as a girl make a difference? Complete this program and you will know some ways to make an impact!

By earning the Justice Patch, girls will develop a sense of fairness, an understanding of why we have laws, and how laws can be changed.  Girls will learn how laws are designed to help people, as well as the role of lawyers and judges in the community.

The criteria to earn a Justice Patch at the Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador level are listed below.  To earn the Justice Patch, girls must complete 3 of the requirements at their level. Please note: some Girl Scout levels have steps that are required.

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/discover/activities/council-own-patches.html

Human Trafficking Awareness (JCSA)

This patch program has been designed to educate the participants on the complexities and realities of human trafficking, including forced begging and sexual exploitation. Through age-appropriate activities and guided discussions, Girl Scouts learn to identify signs of trafficking, understand the socio-economic factors that contribute to it, and explore ways to help victims and prevent future incidents, all within a supportive community framework.

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/discover/activities/council-own-patches.html

Happy Trails Hiking Program

This NEW and exciting patch program was designed by the Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast Happy Trails Committee; volunteers from across our council’s footprint.

This patch program offers troops and families a fun and interesting way to engage with the outdoors. The Happy Trails program continues the Girl Scout tradition of outdoor experiences and skill exploration which allows every girl the opportunity to learn about local hiking trails, explore and learn about local flora and fauna, unplug from screens and social media, and have FUN exploring the great outdoors.

This patch program aligns with the Brownie Hiking Badge, Senior Trail Adventure Badge, and the Ambassador Trail Adventure Badge.

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/discover/activities/council-own-patches.html

Building Your Community

This patch program offers girls an opportunity to learn more about their community, connect with local decision makers and advocate for the changes they would like to see in their community. This patch can be done by individual girls, families or troops.

Younger girls may want to complete this patch program with an adult or older sibling.

This patch program aligns with GSUSA’s Democracy Civic Engagement badges at every level.

https://www.girlscoutsccc.org/en/discover/activities/council-own-patches.html