Council Patch Programs
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For questions regarding Council Patch Programs, please contact Sarah Johnson at (503) 581-2451 or (800) 875-2451.
To purchase patches, contact the Girl Scout Store directly at (503) 977-6802 or (800) 338-5248 x6802.
Council's Own Badge Programs
Council's Own Badge Programs include Try-its, Badges and Interest Projects that are created locally and are in many cases unique to the history or territory of our council. Scouts from any council are encouraged to earn Girl Scouts OSW's Council's Own badges.
Forestry Fun
Forests are fascinating places that exist not just in Oregon but all around the world. The activities in this program will help you learn about the many interesting things that live and grow in forests!
Indians of Western Oregon
This program is designed to help girls understand and appreciate the rich heritage and culture of Indians of Western Oregon.
Lewis & Clark and the Corps of Discovery
President Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase and look for the most direct route to the Pacific Ocean. Get a new perspective on the journey they made as you work on this program.
Click here for additional Lewis & Clark and the Corps of Discovery patch program resources .
Mount Saint Helens
This striking landmark of the Pacific Northwest was changes forever in 1980 when the mountain exploded violently. Learn more about this interesting mountain and it's history by completing this program.
Oceanography
Learn more about what it takes to become an oceanographer and even do some of your own experiments at a local waterway.
Oregon Trail
This program is designed to help girls understand and appreciate the history of the Oregon Trail and the pioneers that travelled it.
Rose Festival
This program will help girls understand the uniqueness of the Portland Rose Festival (serving families and individuals from Oregon and beyond for more than 100 years) as well as help them get more involved in their local parades and celebrations.
Society of Women Engineers
Learn more about all of the exciting things engineers do while completing this program.
Zoological
Learn about the different types of animals at local zoos and wildlife centers and the special care that they receive from their keepers!
Council Backpatch Programs
Council Backpatch Programs are earned patches that should be worn on the back of a tunic, vest or sash. Scouts from any council are encouraged to earn Girl Scouts OSW's Backpatches.
Daisy's Dream
This program was developed in honor of Juliette Low's birthday. The goal of this program is to help girls gain a better understanding of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund.
Daisy's Dream Patch Program Requirements »
Growing Daisies
This patch is designed to help aid in girl planning and give girls a wider range of Girl Scout experiences.
Growing Daisies Patch Program Requirements »
Summer Lovin'
This patch program is meant to encourage troops to continue meeting throughout the summer and help your troop get a head start on things in the fall. This patch program can be done multiple times - earn a sun segment for every summer!
Summer Lovin' Patch Program Requirements »
Troop's Own Awards
Troop's Own Awards require prior approval from your local program specialist. Who is my local program specialist?
There are many Try-its, Badges, and Interest Projects to choose from, but girls may have an interest for which no recognition is listed. As a Girl Scout Troop, girls can pick a topic, name the recognition, come up with the activities needed, and design what it will look like.
How do we start?
Check that the subject is not the same as any other earned award;
Make sure the topic is in keeping with the Girl Scout Promise and Law;
Find out if the topic can support the right number of activities for the Girl Scout Grade Level you are in;
Make sure all the girls in the Girl Scout Troop/Group want to explore this topic.
How should we structure the requirements?
Look at the contents and anatomy of a Try-it, Badge, or Interest Project Award. A Troop's Own Award should follow the same guidelines.
Do we need approval?
Yes. Contact your local program specialist for topic approval. Who is my loacl program specialist?
How do we create the activities?
Girls in the Girl Scout Troop and the Girl Scout Troop Leader brainstorm a list of possible activities. Then review the list and ask:
Are the activities safe?
Are the activities original?
Can all the girls in the Girl Scout Troop do the activities? If not, can they be adapted?
Are there people in the community who can help with the activities?
Are the activities fun and interesting?
Are there enough options so that everyone’s interests and talents can be explored?
Are the activities easily affordable or free?
Are the activities challenging?
Will all of the girls have enough time to complete them?
Do the activities show respect for all kinds of people?
Will the girls learn or do something new?
Is a community service activity included?
How do we get the patch?
Contact the program specialist you received approval from, who will let the Girl Scout Store know that you are ready to create your Troop’s Own Try-it, Badge, or Interest Project Award. The Girl Scout Store staff can help you get in touch with a patch company that is an approved Girl Scout vendor. Then you can design your badge and have them made! Having a small quantity embroidered can be quite expensive, so consider ordering blanks and creating your own design with fabric paint.
Retired Council Patch Programs
Some past council program patches are no longer available, however the programs still have some great activity ideas! Click on the name of a program below to see its requirements. Remember that these patches are no longer available from the council stores.