Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) have added 28 new badges focused on entrepreneurship, math in nature, and digital leadership that embolden girls to navigate a changing society and build the futures they want for themselves and the world. In light of parent’s top concerns for their children as they handle the increasingly digital world, the new Girl Scout badges help girls develop an entrepreneurial mindset toward technology, learn STEM skills while exploring nature, and build confidence and safe practices online.
In addition to the hundreds of existing badges available to Girl Scouts:
- Kindergarten through 12th Grade Girl Scouts can now earn new Cookie Business badges to progress from goal setting, working with a team, and effective sales pitching in person and online to creating and implementing business plans and digital marketing campaigns.
- Girl Scouts in grades K–5 can earn Math in Nature badges, sponsored by Johnson & Johnson, that get girls outdoors to explore the natural world as they learn math concepts that exist in nature including patterns, symmetry, and tessellation.
- Girl Scouts of all age levels can also earn Digital Leadership badges, sponsored by Instagram, that not only teach girls about digital safety and well-being but also about online biases and stereotypes. Girls even become digital activists themselves through their own campaigns that inspire others.
“It’s exciting to see the Girl Scout Leadership Experience continue to create relevant, timely opportunities to meet the interests of today’s girls and the leadership needs of our society,” CEO Marla Meyer shared. “Earning these badges will set Girl Scouts apart from their peers and help them develop a unique skill-set – all while having fun.”
With the combination of online and offline experiences to try in countless different topics, there’s something for everyone at Girl Scouts! Find out more about the Girl Scout Program by visiting www.gsdakotahorizons.org.
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