Patch Programs & More
What is a patch program?
Patch programs provide Girl Scouts an opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities while earning a fun badge. Most patch programs are available to Girl Scouts of all grade levels, and some will list different requirements to complete the patch, depending on grade level. These programs can extend over multiple troop meetings and will cover a variety of subjects, such as healthy living, STEM, community service, and Appalachian history. Completing patch programs will help your troop along their Journey, and may satisfy requirements for certain badges. Check back for more fun patch programs to be added in the future! Don't forget to purchase patches from our shop once you've completed a program!
A Year in the Life of Juliette 
Help us celebrate the life of our founder Juliette Gordon Low with the
Year in the Life of Juliette Patch program. Every month will bring a
challenge (with a new patch) that focuses on the important work that
Juliette did, and the values that she encouraged in Girl Scouting. The
centerpiece patch for the A Year in the Life of Juliette patch program
is available in the council shop. There are no specific requirements to
purchase the center patch - just download the order form below. Each
month has a different topic relating to something that was important to
Juliette Gordon Low. Each month's patch can be displayed around the
center patch, and if girls complete all 12 programs, they will have a
complete series. Girls can choose to earn all 12 patches in one year, or
over a series of years.
Because of Her
Celebrate some of history’s most notable women, ranging from activists to athletes, from scientists to poets. Each month, Girl Scouts will learn about a great woman’s impact on the world.
Girls will be guided through activities relevant to the notable woman’s story. Each patch ties into the Girl Scout program, be it by satisfying certain parts of a badge or Journey, or simply by showing girls what women of courage, confidence and character are able to accomplish.
Start off the program with the center patch, and earn a rocker for every month. After a full year, girls will have the whole set.
Get Outdoors Challenge
The
Get Outdoors Challenge is open to current girl members. Girls
should complete the total number of activities specified for their
grade level from the activity list during the specific time period
(fall/winter or spring/summer). If you have already done the
challenges in the past, participants can start another ring of leaves
around the center patch for this year’s challenges. The patch
challenges are updated every six months.
Once girls have completed the checklist requirements, their leader or
parent/guardian is eligible to purchase the Get Outdoors Challenge main
center patch and appropriate leaf set. Be sure to purchase the patches
within a month of the end of the season to ensure the patches are in stock.
Hospital Helpers
As Girl Scouts, we are leaders and changemakers. We stay eager to be part of something bigger than ourselves and believe that we can make the world a better place. That's why Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council is proud to offer the Hospital Helpers community service project.
This exciting opportunity will unite Girl Scouts with the West Virginia University School of Public Health to bring joy to children in hospitals. Involvement in the Hospital Helpers Program means helping children feel cared for and loved by their community.
To participate, Girl Scouts will take action by
collecting items, fostering a sense of caring and learning about
health care systems in their community.
After completing this program, fill out our form to receive your patch!
Mental Health Awareness
Mountain Mommas
Through this patch program, Girl Scouts will celebrate their Appalachian
heritage. Each month, Girl Scouts will explore an Appalachian-centric
theme and a Mountain Momma who impacted the culture, history, and
created change in the community. Girls will be guided through a range of
topics, and activities that will enhance their knowledge, while further
cementing ties to their Appalachian heritage. This patch program has
been created to compliment the four Girl Scout’s Program Pillars
(Entrepreneurship, Life Skills, STEM, and Outdoors).
STEAM Dreamers
Girl Scouts of Black Diamond understands that Science, Technology,
Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) are vital to our future—the
future of our country and the future of our girls. Women with STEM jobs
earn 33% more than women in any other kind of job! However, to encourage
innovation in STEM fields, girls also need a healthy dose of creativity
and ingenuity. With the Arts added to the mix, STEAM is everywhere and
shapes our everyday experiences. This 12-month patch program helps girls
discover, connect, and take action within the five diverse fields of
STEAM. This program is powered by Suddenlink.
Women of Courage
Girl Scouts, get ready to explore the outdoors with the Women of Courage Patch Program. Girl Scouts will face challenges and learn how to overcome them. Learning these outdoor skills will prepare Girl Scouts with the courage, confidence and character they will need throughout life.
The women highlighted in this patch program will show Girl Scouts that they can face any challenge that comes their way. Girl Scout will be guided through activities that will help them connect with the outdoors. Monthly themes and activities are linked to the Girl Scout Pillars: Life Skills, STEM, Entrepreneurship and Outdoors. Start the program with the Women of Courage patch. There are not specific requirements to purchase the patch. As Girl Scouts discover, connect, and take action, they will earn a monthly charm. After a whole year of activities, Girl Scouts will have earned the complete set!
