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Council's Own Try-It and Badge
A Girl Scout Council's
Own Try-It or Badge reflects what is special about a community or resource
in a council's geographic region.
New Girl Scout Daisy Patch!
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta is pleased to announce a new
council patch project just for Girl Scout Daisies: "Understanding
Disabilities" (Daisies Are Different & Daisies Are Alike) is a companion
piece to the Our Own Council's "What If I Couldn't" Try-It, badge and Interest
Project. Through a series of hands-on activities, Girl Scout Daisies learn
more about disabilities and accessibility. They also learn a little more about
their name-sake, Daisy Low, and her hearing disability. Gone
Fishin - Girl Scout Junior Badge
Fishing
is the most popular wildlife-related activity in Georgia. From pristine trout
streams winding their way through the state parks, to bass fishing on one
of the state's reservoirs, Georgia has plenty to offer both the beginning
and experienced angler. To earn this badge, choose and complete at least six
activities, including the two that are starred (*). Visit the Georgia Wildlife
Resources Division Web
site to start your search for information on fishing in Georgia. Gone
Fishin badges are available for purchase at bothh the Atlanta and Griffin
Girl Scout Badge & Sash stores.
Our
own councils' 'What if I couldn't?'
Life can be extra challenging for a kid with special needs. Meeting people and
making friends can be tough. But kids who use a wheelchair or have lots of health
problems want friends just like you do. Some friendly things you might do are
to carry the person's books, open a door, or ask him or her to join you and
your friends at lunch. Be sure to tell a teacher if you see someone being bullied
or teased. But don’t be "overly helpful"
when no help is needed! Why? Because just like you, kids with special needs
like to be as independent as they can be. As you get to know them, they may
help you understand what it's like to be in their shoes. And you'll be helping
fill a very special need, one that everybody has — the need for good friends. This
is available for Girl Scout Brownies
and Juniors
and as an Interest Project Patch for Girl Scout Cadettes,
Seniors and Amabassadors.
Our Own Council’s “ Georgia On My Mind”
Try-It and Badge
  One
of the “gifts” the former Girl Scouts of Pine Valley Council has brought to
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta is two new Our Own Council awards: the
Georgia on My Mind Girl Scout Brownie Try-It and Girl
Scout Junior badge. The original awards were created by Girl Scout Troop
511, Fayetteville, Georgia . They have been revised to meet Girl Scouts of the
USA ’s guidelines for Our Own Council awards, and may be purchased at all three
Girl Scout Badge & Sash stores. The Try-it and badge patches show a portion
of the Georgia state flag.
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Etowah statue,
Etowah Native American Mounds, Cartersville, Ga. |
The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta's
Native Peoples Try-It teaches Girl Scout Brownies
about the history, heritage and culture of the indigenous groups of Georgia.
They discover how the first people in this area lived, what they believed, how
they worked and played, and why they no longer exist in Georgia as independent
nations.
We are proud to announce a new Our
Own Council’s badge for Girl Scout Juniors: Georgia’s Native People.
This badge was created in response to your requests for a companion badge to
Our Own Council’s Georgia’s Native People Try-It for Girl Scout
Brownies. It challenges girls to explore the history and culture of the Cherokee
and Muskogee (Creek) Nations that once populated northwest Georgia.
To earn the Georgia’s Native
People Badge, Girl Scout Juniors must complete one required activity plus five
additional activities. The badge symbol is an official award and may be worn
on the front of the uniform sash or vest. The badges are available for purchase
from the Girl Scout Badge & Sash Store.
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Eastern Tiger
Swallowtail butterfuly |
The Girl Scout councils in Georgia,
in recognition of the Georgia state butterfly, the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail,
developed this unique state-wide councils’ own badge.
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