Are girls required to earn awards to be a Girl Scout?
No. Girls are not required to earn awards (badges, patches, etc.) Awards are a tangible reminder of your daughter’s accomplishments. They give her bragging rights. It’s like wearing her scrapbook on her back. You’ll see girls at events checking out each other’s patches to see who has done the same things, who has different ones, swapping stories, etc.. Many girls enjoy wearing their badges and patches to show what they have done, but it is not required. If your daughter only wants to participate in activities and has no interest in collecting the awards, don’t push it. She will not be the only one.
