Council Own Badges and Patches
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Council's Own Patches and Badges
Each Council within Girl Scouts of the USA has the opportunity to create council-specific patches & badges that relate to unique qualities of their council. Check out Girl Scouts of Orange County's Council’s Own Patches & Badges below and get a start on earning yours today.
Council's Own Patches
Our council has several unique patch programs created just for our girls! In addition, we partner with local organizations to offer fun patch programs, some of which can be done from home. In addition, many organizations throughout the country offer patch programs for Girl Scouts. A quick search online may return patch programs that interest your girl!
INSPIRE Program
The INSPIRE™ Program is GSOC’s interactive career exploration platform, offering Girl Scouts of all levels exciting opportunities to explore future careers and understand the vital role STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) plays in everyday life. Through this program, girls will gain insight into 21st-century professions and learn how they can take action to make their dreams reality.
GSOC Summer STEM Challenge Patch Program
Spend time this Summer exploring STEM! In this challenge you can make your own robots, study your neighborhood's ecosystem, or make yummy scientific treats. To complete this challenge you must complete Bingo, meaning you complete 4 challenges in a row. They can be up and down or diagonal, choose the topics you are most interested in exploring.
- Download the Summer STEM Challenge Bingo Card
- Download the GSOC STEM Challenge Experiments and Directions
When you complete the Summer STEM Challenge, you can purchase the fun patch from the GSOC Shop.
GSOC Grow & Glow Summer Reading Patch Program
Summer 2026 Reading Program: May 1 - September 1
The GSOC Summer Reading Patch Program is designed
for Girl Scouts of all ages and thoughtfully curated by GSOC girls,
volunteers, and program partners. It encourages girls to unplug from
screens and discover the joy of reading through age-appropriate,
inspiring books that celebrate confidence, curiosity, and champion
girl ambition!
Spend at least 20 hours with at least two
amazing books from our specially curated reading list and earn a patch
to celebrate your achievement. Let’s boost mental wellness, spark
creativity, and build community by inviting friends and family to read
and share in the adventure together!
GSOC Year of Service Monthly Community Service Opportunities
GSOC Year of Service monthly community service opportunities are designed for you & your family to make the world a better place, from your home to your community, because community service is what Girl Scouts do. No matter what.
Search "Year of Service" to find current monthly events.
Search "GSOC Year of Service" to find current monthly flyers for events.
Quake Safe Patch Program
Level: Girl Scout Daisies to Ambassadors (in grades K-12)
Earn this patch when they complete the activities for their level to learn how to prepare to protect themselves and their families when an earthquake happens.
Patch Program Requirements
Keep the Sea Plastic Free Patch Program
To learn about the problem of plastic pollution in our oceans, including how plastics harm marine life and put dangerous chemicals in the water. To take action by making positive changes in your life to reduce and reuse plastic, and encouraging others to make positive changes.
Patch Program Requirements
GSOC Global Girl Scout Patch Program
Developed by GSOC Globa Action Team volunteers. This patch program introduces Girl Scouts of all ages to what it means to be a part of a global sisterhood and a worldwide movement. GSOC Global Girl Scout Patch Program.
Complete the activities in the pamphlet by level:
- Global Girl Scout Patch Daisies and Brownies Booklet
- Global Girl Scout Patch Juniors and Cadettes Booklet
- Global Girl Scout Patch Seniors and Ambassadors Booklet
Patches available for purchase at Girl Scout Shop.
GSOC S’more Volunteer Appreciation Patch Program
Earn this fun patch as you discover, connect, and take action to show your volunteers how much you appreciate all they do!
GSOC Inchworm of Service Patch Program
A patch program for girls of all age levels. The GSOC Inchworm of Service is a tool for encouraging girls to help others when help is needed and to provide service throughout their Girl Scouting experience. How to Earn a Patch.
Buy your GSOC Inchworm of Service Patch on our Shop.
Council’s Own Badges
My STEM Life Badge
Girl Scouts of Orange County Cadette My STEM Life Badge
Do you love music? Hanging out at the beach? Playing sports? No matter what you’re interested in, chances are – it’s full of STEM! From the apps on your smartphone to the ingredients in your favorite recipe, science, technology, engineering and math are all around us. Get ready to explore the exciting world of STEM in Orange County! You’ll find out how STEM fits into your everyday life and your future, and how Orange County is leading the way.
GSOC Cadette My STEM Life Badge 
STEMsational ME!
Girl Scouts of Orange County Junior STEMsational ME! Badge
Be yourself as you play along the ocean’s edge; be unique as you use your imagination to create something amazing; and be a leader as you share your ideas about what is important to you. Find out how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are part of everything you do and how each makes you- YOU! Earning this badge will help you see how the S, T, E, and M work together as you catch a wave on a surfboard, reinvent an article of clothing, make a yummy frozen treat, pitch your business idea, and much more!
GSOC Junior STEMsational ME! Badge
