Patch Programs

Patch Programs

Patch Name: #Hitpause

Description: The lasting impact we hope to have is that when you finish this fun patch program, you will continue to participate in non-screen activities. Our goal is to influence you to spend less time on technology and more time with friends and family doing fun activities like those we propose in this booklet.

For more information on this program, please check out the #Hitpause Booklet.

  • Patch Program Contact: bonngstroop05@gmail.com
  • Cost of Patch in USD: $1.75 plus shipping
  • Ordering Information: Patches are $1.75 each + shipping. Shipping depends on the quantity and weight. (A single patch with shipping is a flat $3.00.)

 

Patch Name:  Entdecke Bonn (Discover Bonn)

Description:  Girl Scouts of all levels can earn the Entdecke Bonn (Discover Bonn) patch that lets them discover this former capital city located on the banks of the Rhine River.

For more information, please check out this  Entdecke Bonn guide (pdf). Completed everything?  Complete the  patch order form (pdf). 

  • Patch program contact: bonngirlscouts@usagso.org
  • Cost of patch in USD:  $3.00 + shipping (see patch order form for additional details)

Patch Name: Historic Heidelberg Hike

Heidelberg, Germany is a gorgeous city. Earning the Historic Heidelberg Hike patch is a fantastic way to make the most of your visit and get a fun and unique souvenir. During the process of earning this patch you will have the chance to explore Heidelberg, to enjoy hiking through some of our scenic locations, and to learn more about the city’s history.

 

Patch Name: European Castles & Palaces

Learn about some of Europe's many castles and palaces and how they've been used throughout the centuries.

 

 

 Patch Name: Heidelberg Fun Patch

Just for fun: show your love of our beautiful historic city!

Patch Name: Paris Souvenir Patch

  • This souvenir patch has no requirements and may be purchased by anyone.

 

Patch Name: Two Nations, One Friendship

Learn about the long-lasting friendship between the Americans and French which started at the time of the American Revolution. You will also learn a lot about Paris while earning this patch!

  • For more information on this patch, please click here

 

Patch Name: D-Day 1944 Normandy

Thousands of American, British and Canadian soldiers landed on the beaches in Normandy on June 6, 1944 to free France and Europe from Nazi domination during World War II. Learn about the beaches and cliffs where so many soldiers lost their lives and become familiar with the numerous museums and memorial sites that explain the importance of the D-Day Landing.

  • For more information on this patch, please click here.

 

Patch Name: Fontainebleau

Visit Fontainebleau chateau and its gardens and then answer the questionnaire. If you are unable to visit Fontainebleau in person, you may research the chateau and gardens on the internet to complete the patch requirements in the internet research section of the questionnaire.

  • For more information on this patch, please  click here.

 

Patch Name: Paris Underground

You may have visited Paris by day or by night, but have you ever visited Paris Underground? You’ll explore, either in person or from afar, the underground highlights of our intriguing city, traveling by metro and visiting famous crypts, catacombs, historical fountains and even touring the sewer system.

  • For more information on this patch, please click here.

 

Patch Name: Paris Worlds to Explore

Explore Paris, either in person or from afar, and earn the “Paris Worlds to Explore” Patch which guides you to many of the highlights of this fascinating city. If you visit Paris in person, see the sights, but also taste French pastry, sit in an outdoor café or ride on a Bateau Mouche to get the whole Parisian experience!

 

Patch Name: Paris Peace Patch

This patch encourages children to resolve conflict, reach out to others in peace and friendship, to dedicate themselves to acts of kindness, to understand our differences to avoid misunderstandings, and to rejoice in our likenesses.

  • For more information on this patch, please click here.

 

Patch Name: Women in Paris

This patch provides intriguing glimpses into the lives of famous French and American women who have lived in Paris.

If you are in Paris and would like to earn the patch by doing walking tours, please contact parispatches@usagso.org to access the tours.

  • For more information on this patch, please click here

 

Patch Name: Historical Versailles

Kings, Queens, statues and things … travel back in time and discover the rich historical and cultural heritage of Versailles: its buildings, parks, breathtaking gardens and the famous Palace of Versailles. Rare art collections, special concerts, and open-air sound and light performances are only a few of the treasures you will uncover on this historical adventure.

  • For more information on this patch, please click here

 

Patch Name: Africa to America

Discover the history of African Americans in Paris: the amazing art of Lois Mailou Jones, the heroism of the Harlem Hellfighters, Josephine Baker’s generosity and much more

  • For more information on this patch, please click here

 

Patch Name: All Roads Lead to Rome

Description:  Benvenuti a Roma – Welcome to Rome.  Discover why all roads lead to Rome!!

 

Patch Name: Explore Singapore

The Explore Singapore for Visitors patch is for USA Girl Scouts and their families to complete when they are in Singapore. By working through the patch, Girl Scouts will learn about Singapore's history, sample different local foods, and explore important landmarks.

For more information on this patch, click here.

Patch Name:  Discover Dubai and the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates

Learn about Dubai and the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates
and earn a beautiful patch featuring the tallest building in the world -
the Burj Khalifa.

For more information on this patch, please click here

  • Patch Program Contact: girlscouts@asdubai.org
  • Cost of Patch in USD: $4.00 (plus shipping)
  • Order Information: Order information found inside requirements.

Patch Name: Juliette Gordon Low London Challenge

Completing the activities will help you discover places and people in London connected with Juliette Gordon Low. It's ideal for units or troops visiting, or planning to visit, London, but also interesting for those who live here too.

  • Challenge Requirements & Order Information found here.
  • Patch Program Contact: obscuretourslondon@gmail.com
  • Cost of Patch in USD: $3.60

Patch Name: Castles of Bella Napoli

Naples, Italy is the site of many castles. The requirements for this patch can be completed by visiting and/or researching Castel Nuovo, Castel dell'Ovo, Caserta Palace, Baia Castle, or Castel Sant’Elmo. Learn more about these castles by completing this badge.

  • Find patch requirements and ordering information here.
  • Patch Program Contact: naplesgirlscouts@usagso.org
  • Cost of Patch in USD: $3.00, plus shipping if necessary

 

Patch Name: Exploring the Ruins of Campania

This patch can be earned by visiting the historic sites of Old Capua (Santa Maria Capua Vetere), Herculaneum, Ancient Pompeii, or Paestum. It can also be earned by visiting the National Archeological Museum of Naples, where many of the artifacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum are on display.

  • Find patch requirements and ordering information here.
  • Patch Program Contact: naplesgirlscouts@usagso.org
  • Cost of Patch in USD: $3.00, plus shipping if necessary

 

Patch Name: Exploring Volcanoes

Naples, Italy is the site of one of the most famous volcanoes in the world, Mt Vesuvius. Learn more about these volcanoes by completing this badge.

  • Find patch requirements and ordering information here.
  • Patch Program Contact: naplesgirlscouts@usagso.org
  • Cost of Patch in USD: $3.00, plus shipping if necessary

 

Patch Name: Via Appia Antica (Gaeta)

The small town of Minturno (Minturnae), Italy, near Gaeta, are the historic remnants of one of the earliest and strategically most important Roman roads of the ancient republic, stretching from Rome southeastern to the Italian coast at Brindisi. Learn more about this historic site by visiting the ruins.

  • Find patch requirements and ordering information here.
  • Patch Program Contact: naplesgirlscouts@usagso.org
  • Cost of Patch in USD: $3.00, plus shipping if necessary

 

Patch Name: Mozzarella di Bufala

Mozzarella di Bufala (buffalo mozzarella) is a traditional Italian cheese made from the milk of the water buffalo. In Italy, it is produced under strict regulations and is mainly produced in the Campania, Paestum, and Foggia regions. There are farms around the Campania region that are open to tours.

  • Find patch requirements and ordering information here.
  • Patch Program Contact: naplesgirlscouts@usagso.org
  • Cost of Patch in USD: $3.00, plus shipping if necessary

Patch Name: Adventures in Garmisch

Over 1100 years old, the villages of Garmisch and Partenkirchen were forced to combine in 1935 by Adolph Hitler. This market village in southern Germany is in the state of Bavaria near the border of Austria and is conveniently located near Munich and the famous Neuschwanstein castle of Ludwig II.

  • Find patch requirements and ordering information here.
  • Patch Program Contact:
    Stuttgartgirlscouts@usagso.org
  • Cost of Patch in USD: $3.00 (plus 0.25 shipping)

 

Patch Name: Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Explore and learn the history of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

  • Find patch requirements and ordering information here.
  • Patch Program Contact Stuttgartgirlscouts@usagso.org
  • Cost of Patch in USD: $3.00 (plus 0.25 shipping)

 

Patch Name: Browsing Berlin

Browsing Berlin is a badge created by 2 Cadettes, Maggie and Vicky, members of Cadette Troop 502 in Berlin, Germany. The badge takes you around Germany’s capital. As you complete the tour you will also learn new things about the city we call home.

  • Find patch requirements and ordering information here.
  • Patch Program Contact: Stuttgartgirlscouts@usagso.org
  • Cost of Patch in USD: $3.50 (plus 0.25 shipping)

 

Patch Name: Celebration of Saint Martinstag

A time of feasting and celebrations, autumn wheat seeding and the harvesting of wine grapes has concluded. The air is becoming cooler, the nights longer and winter preparations are winding down. Learn about and participate in the celebration of Saint Martinstag.

  • Find patch requirements and ordering information here.
  • Patch Program Contact: Stuttgartgirlscouts@usagso.org
  • Cost of Patch in USD: $3.00 (plus 0.25 shipping)

 

Patch Name: Black Forest Adventure

Explore the Black Forest and discover some of the hidden treasures and beauty that it holds.

  • Find patch requirements and ordering information here.
  • Patch Program Contact: Stuttgartgirlscouts@usagso.org
  • Cost of Patch in USD: $3.00 (plus 0.25 shipping)

 

Patch Name: Historically Speaking Germany

Learn more about German history and its origins after earning the other discovery patches: Strolling Through Stuttgart, Adventures in Garmisch, Black Forest Adventure, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Sankt Martinstag, Weihnachtmarkt, and Fasching.

  • Find patch requirements and ordering information here.
  • Patch Program Contact: Stuttgartgirlscouts@usagso.org
  • Cost of Patch in USD: $3.00 (plus 0.25 shipping)

 

Patch Name: Weihnachtsmarkt, A Holiday Tradition

Visit at least 3 Weihnachtsmarkts to learn and experience the history and tradition of this holiday celebration.

  • Find patch requirements and ordering information here.
  • Patch Program Contact: Stuttgartgirlscouts@usagso.org
  • Cost of Patch in USD: $3.00 (plus 0.25 shipping)