Check descriptions and links for detailed patch requirements. These patches are distributed and promoted by GIrl Scouts USA. They are not free and can be purchased here .

Tree Promise:  Join in on our newest national service project by planting a tree and making an impact in your local community. Planting trees is a great way to become a steward of the environment. Trees provide places for animals and birds to live, reduce pollutants, filter water, and combat climate change. Plus—you and your troop can be a part of the Girl Scout Tree Promise, an initiative to plant five million trees in five years. For more information, check the GSUSA wesbite here.

GS Love State Parks: Girl Scouts nationwide, along with their troops, friends, and families, celebrate our shared love of the outdoors during Girl Scouts Love State Parks weekend is on September 10 and 11th. Grab your backpack and head out to your local state parks for self-guided tours, family hikes, watersports, stargazing, special events, and more! For more information from your council, click here. For more information from GSUSA, click here

GS Love the Outdoors: 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. Based on your grade level, complete the required number of activities to earn an awesome new patch. For more information, check the GSUSA website here.

GS Wellness Activities: Life isn’t always easy, but dealing with tricky emotions doesn’t have to be so hard. Try activities from the Girl Scouts: Resilient. Ready. Strong. program to unlock a patch and strengthen your 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. Go get ‘em, Girl Scout! For more information, visit the GSUSA website here.

Girl Scout Climate Challenge: Engage Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts of all ages in activities that get them outdoors to learn about climate science, connect them with their communities to understand how they’re impacted by climate change, and have them spread awareness of the issue to create change. For more information, check the GSUSA website here.

Honoring Our Everyday Changemakers: Small acts of kindness and gratitude can have an incredible impact on your community! And through this national service project, inspired by the Becoming Me program series, Girl Scouts can pay it forward by recognizing the people in their communities who have supported them in finding their unique paths. For more information, check the GSUSA website here. 

Fighting Hunger: Girl Scouts can make a big difference in their communities—and for children around the world—by supporting hunger relief efforts. There are lots of ways for your troop to make an impact, whether you’re meeting safely in person or virtually and even if you aren’t able to give food directly. For more information, check the GSUSA website here.

Letter-Writing Service Project: Girl Scouts will write letters to people in nursing homes, senior residences, and assisted living facilities, including the dedicated staff and caregivers. This long-distance hug is a way to share your good thoughts with these vulnerable and loved community members. For more information, check the GSUSA website here.

Cupid Crew Cards for Valentine’s Day Service Project: Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity for you and your troop to reach out and show others that you care—especially those who may be alone on a day that’s all about connection! Your troop can help spread joy to thousands of older adults across the country by writing Valentine’s Day cards. For more information, check the GSUSA website here.

Promote the Vote Service Project: Voting is arguably our most important civic duty—but barriers still exist. In many parts of the country, voting laws and protocols make it difficult for many people, especially people of color, to cast their votes in local and federal elections. In other words, there’s work to be done—and girls can play a part! For more information, check the GSUSA website here.

Citizen Scientist Service Project: How can you play a part in solving some of the biggest problems facing our planet? Enter citizen science, where volunteers help scientists collect data for their studies and experiments. Anyone can be a citizen scientist—all you need is curiosity and a willingness to help! For more information, check the GSUSA website here.