| Unlike most programs, our merit badges are pins, not patches, eliminating the constant need to sew on new patches, or repair the iron on variety. Nearly every badge is available at each program level making it easier for an entire troop to work on the same badge at the same time. Requirements build upon the skills or knowledge learned at the lower levels, increasing in difficulty as the girls grow older. Badges are divided into 9 Areas of Discovery which are as follows: Discover Art Discover the Home Discover Technology Discover Character Discover the World Discover Health & Fitness Discover Outdoors Discover Agriculture Discover Knowledge A list of badges can be found by pressing the here. Keep in mind that this list is constantly changing as we come up with new ideas, so check back frequently. If you don’t see a badge on the subject your girls wish to learn about, let us know or feel free to write your own. When writing badges, keep in mind the basic areas we are looking to cover. 1. Knowledge or skill in the subject 2. History of the subject 3. How the subject is used today and what opportunities there are within the subject area 4. Careers in the subject 5. Service to others using what they have learned We do require that any badges you write as a troop be sent to Frontier Girls Clubs for approval. If the badge is approved, we will also include it in our official badge list for other troops to earn (your troop will be credited as the author.) The written badge requirements should serve as a guide to what is expected from the girls in order to earn a particular badge. Keep in mind that these requirements are not written in stone. A girl may do something other than what is written so long as it achieves the objectives of the badge. For example, if the objective of a requirement is to tell about what patriotism means to you, it does not matter if the girl creates a poster, writes a paragraph, gives an oral presentation, or performs a skit to show what patriotism means to her. Keep in mind that our merit badges are not rewards for doing requirements. Each badge simply represents something that the girl has taken the time and effort to learn more about. Badges are a way for girls to show off areas that they are knowledgeable in and to show what subjects interest them. If a girl wants to wear a pin from Disneyland on her uniform, she may, as long as she does something like the following:
As you can see, a badge can be written on literally any subject. Requirements should be appropriate for the age of the girl and should average 4 requirements for Otters, 5 for Dolphins, 6 for Butterflies, and 7 for Eagles. Older girls should also be required to demonstrate their knowledge in some way by using it for the benefit of others. Girls will not be allowed to wear pins that represent any form of politics, or controversial subjects such as pro-life/pro-choice, gay rights, etc. Pins representing individual faiths are acceptable. Consider the following points when deciding when a girl has completed a badge. Has she achieved the objectives set up for the badge? Did she put a reasonable amount of time and effort into earning the badge? Did she provide community service or pleasure to others while earning the badge? Did she complete the required number of requirements in a satisfactory manner? If you have answered to yes to these questions, then even if she did not follow the exact written requirements, she has earned her badge. Keep these points in mind when writing your own badges as well. |
Over 1200 Badges to Choose From
DISCLAIMER The materials in the Frontier Girls Leader Handbook, Girl/Parent Handbook, website, supplemental materials, and badge requirements are for informational purposes only, and is intended as a supplement, not a substitute, for information and safety procedures put forth by professionals in the field. While we have done our best to make information current, and provide adequate safety advice, this information is in no way to be considered all-inclusive and does NOT include comprehensive training in personnel practices and procedures, safety procedures, or child development. Use of these materials is at your own risk. Any youth program or individual that uses the Frontier Girls Clubs name and uses Frontier Girls Clubs materials is not a division, branch, or department of Frontier Girls Clubs. Their relative status is that of an independent purchaser and licensee (the purchaser) and provider and licensor (Frontier Girls Clubs) of the Frontier Girls program materials. This publication may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in whole or in part or by any means, electronic or mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written permission of Kerry Cordy. Copyright 2007-2011 by Kerry Cordy All rights reserved Frontier Girls is a scout like program for girls offered as an alternative to Girl Scouts. |
