Patch Programs

Bring the exploration, fun, and learning of Girl Scouts to your family even when circumstances are keeping Girl Scouts from meeting up in person. Use these free patch programs to keep your girl, your troop, and your community connected.

Completing patch programs will help your girls along their Journey, and may satisfy requirements for certain badges.

More at-home activities | Purchasing your fun patch

Upcoming Virtual Patch Programs

Join us Tuesdays live on our Facebook page as we complete patch programs together or join us later from our YouTube channel!

Fourth of July - July 7, 1 p.m.
National Ice Cream Day - July 14, 1 p.m.
Friendship Bracelets - July 21, 1 p.m.
Magic Tricks - July 28, 1 p.m.
National S'mores Day - Aug. 4, 1 p.m.
Origami - Aug. 11, 1 p.m.
Suffrage - Aug. 18, 1 p.m.
Tent Setup - Aug. 25, 1 p.m.

Featured Patch of the Month

Every month we feature a brand new patch program created just for GSWPA! Check back each month for new activities!

July: Picnic Fun (PDF)

Discover—Learn how specific plants can be beneficial to your environment.
Connect—Plant a garden that will help your community.
Take Action—Share your gardening knowledge.

NEW! At Home Challenge Patch Program

Discover—Discover virtual programming within our Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania council.
Connect—Connect with community and global partners.
Take Action—Take action with a service project.

GSWPA Patch Programs

All GSWPA patch programs are self-guided, suitable for all grade levels, and sorted by category below.

Life Skills & Fun: Baseball Game Fun (PDF)
Basic First Aid (video)
Canning 101 (PDF)
Diversity (PDF)
Duct Tape Fashion (PDF)
Duct Tape Fashion (video)
Emergency Preparedness (PDF)
Emergency Preparedness (video)
Exploring our Heritage (PDF)
First Aid, Part 2 (video)
Jewelry Making (video)
Healthy Living (PDF)
Ice Cream Making Fun (PDF)
Keep Calm (PDF)
Keep Calm (video)
Keep Calm, I'm a Girl Scout, Part 2 (video)
Making Dollars & Sense (PDF)
Pie Making Fun (PDF)
Pie Making Fun (video)
Pumpkin Carving (PDF)
Reading (PDF)
Scrapbooking (PDF)
Senior Pals (PDF)
Sewing Fun (PDF)
Sewing Fun (video)
Summer Reading (PDF)
SWAPS (video)
The Art of Chocolate Making (PDF)
Time Capsule (video)
Upcycle Challenge (video)
Outdoor: Apple Harvest (PDF)
Bike Safety (PDF)
Bike Safety (video)
Cast Iron Cooking (PDF)
Explore the S'more (PDF)
Fairy Gardening (video)
Gardening Fun (PDF)
Gardening Fun (video)
Knife Safety (PDF)
Knife Safety (video)
Knot Fun (PDF)
Knot Fun (video)
Leave No Trace (video)
Maple Syrup (PDF)
Nature Fun (video)
Picnic Fun (PDF)
Spring/Summer Get Outdoors Challenge (PDF)
Sun Safety (PDF)
Use Resources Wisely (PDF)
STEM: Bird Conservation (PDF)
Endangered Species (PDF)
Future Scientist (video)
Rocket Launch (video)
Weird Science (PDF)
Weird Science (video)
Council Favorites: Apple Harvest (PDF)
Fairy Gardening (video)
Get Outdoors Challenge (PDF)
Ice Cream Making Fun (PDF)
Knot Fun (PDF)
Knife Safety (PDF)
Sewing Fun (video)
Weird Science (video)
Annual Observances/Holidays: Girl Scouting for the Cure (PDF)
He and Me (video)
Honoring Our Veterans (PDF)
She and Me (PDF)
She and Me (video)
Traditions (PDF)

Program Partner Patches: Heinz Memorial Chapel Patch Program
To earn this patch, girls will discover the history represented in Heinz Memorial Chapel at the University of Pittsburgh, learn more about historical figures and neo-gothic architecture, and bring the knowledge she gains from this experience to other girls.

Pennsylvania Paraoptometric Association - Vision Awareness Patch
Pennsylvania Paraoptometric Association (PPA) would like to offer Girl Scouts the opportunity to earn a Vision Awareness Patch. PPA is an association committed to enhancing the quality of eye care. PPA believe the activities required for the girls to earn this patch will make them more aware of the importance of eyesight and good vision care. The girls’ efforts may even spark an interest in Optometry or related fields. Check out the resource guide they've provided to help GSWPA Girl Scouts earn the patch.

Purchasing your fun patch:
After competing a patch program, you can purchase your fun patch from our GSWPA shops for $1.25 by completing the GSWPA Shop Order Form. Fun patches can be worn on the back of Girl Scout's vest or sash.