Girl Scouts take pride in wearing their uniforms and badges and pins correctly. Following the guidelines for placement of the insignia on their uniform helps Scouts show their commitment to the Girl Scout Promise and Law. This guide will offer information on the placement of Girl Scout badges, pins and other insignia, along with some time-traveling fun with the Time Traveler Patch Program.
Uniforms – Insignia List and Placement
The uniform is an iconic symbol of Girl Scouting. Each element of the uniform has meaning, and following the guidelines for placement of the insignia relates to a Girl Scout’s commitment to the Girl Scout Promise and Law. The uniform should be worn with pride as a sign of a Scout’s dedication to serve and do their best.
The placement of badges, pins and other insignia depend on the type of uniform being worn. For vests, the insignia should be placed in the following order:
- Awards, including Journey awards, should be placed at the bottom.
- Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador badges come next.
- Girl Scout Leadership Journeys Awards follow.
- Next, come pins, followed by leaves and stars.
- The First Aid Badge should be placed at the top of the vest.
When wearing a full tunic, there are different guidelines for the placement of insignia. All Journey awards, including the First Aid Badge, should be placed at the bottom on the hem of the tunic. Secondly, Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador badges should be placed in rows across the left sleeve. Then, Girl Scout Leadership Journeys Awards can be placed on the right sleeve. Finally, pins, leaves, and stars can be placed at the point of the left epaulet.
Time Traveler Patch Program
The Girl Scouts of the USA website provides a fun and exciting patch program for Scouts of all girl levels. Through this program, Scouts can complete Girl Scout activities from the past, and earn the Time Traveler Patch. The activities are divided by Daisy, Brownie, and Junior levels. Scouts need to complete six activities to earn the patch.
The activities involve learning about the history of Girl Scouting, such as ties to aviation, and pioneering women in the space industry. The activities can be done individually or in groups. Upon completion of the activities, the Time Traveler Patch can be purchased on the Girl Scouts of the USA website or from the council shop.
Uniform Diagrams
Each uniform type has a different diagram for the placement of insignia. Girl Scout Shop also offers diagrams to help with insignia placement. Some Journey awards may not fit the front of the uniform, and should be placed on the back. The diagrams provide a helpful visual tool for Scouts to ensure that they are placing their insignia correctly.
Conclusion
Girl Scout badges, pins and other insignia are important symbols of a Scout’s commitment to the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Following the guidelines for the placement of insignia on the uniform helps to ensure that the uniform is worn with pride. The Time Traveler Patch Program offers Scouts a chance to learn more about the history of Girl Scouts and complete fun activities to earn the Time Traveler Patch. Finally, the uniform diagrams provide a helpful visual guide for Scouts to make sure that all insignia is placed correctly.