Council Patch Programs
In Girl Scouts, girls develop courage, character, and self-esteem. Through council patch programs, Girl Scouts follow requirements that link them with local organizations and resources, helping them develop a lasting sense of responsibility and accountability to their communities.
All patches are available for purchase in each of the three shops.
Bullying: Take Control (all ages)
In this patch program, girls learn how to proactively address
situations of relational aggression and tension. The program promoted
bullying intervention and prevention in girls of all ages.
Coat of Many Colors patch (Brownie,
Junior, Cadette)
This patch program is dedicated to Dolly
Parton’s song “Coat of Many Colors” and the resilience and character
it speaks of. You can complete all the activities, even if you’re not
a Girl Scout!
Leave only Footprints (all ages)
Updated for 2016! Who owns Camp Adahi, Camp Tanasi, and Camp
Wildwood? If you’re a Girl Scout – you do! By working together, we can
makes sure our camps are wonderful places for girls for years to
come!
Explore Knoxville patch (all ages)
NEW
for 2016! Visit and explore Knoxville museums, historical
attractions, and more! Choose from 11 area museums of all varieties to
work towards completion of the patch.
The Needle and Thread patch (Junior,
Cadette)
This patch program will introduce Juniors and Cadettes
to fiber arts, embroidery, and handwork. They will learn about past
and current textile arts, tools and techniques, and then do hands-on
creation or embellishing! The seven steps can be completed on your own
or with a group. Field trips to a museum or exhibit and to a store are
included, with online options available.
Explore Jonesborough patch (all
ages)
Visit and Explore Jonesborough - the oldest town in
Tennessee – with a fun and hands-on experience in history, culture,
arts, and more. Go back to the 19th century with a visit an
old-fashioned schoolhouse, listen to nationally-known storytellers, or
take a tour of the town with a fun character guide! You will Discover,
Connect, and Take Action your way through this Storytelling Capital of
the World.
Our Girl Scout Story patch (all ages)
This patch program
was developed by the museum volunteers to help girls understand the
first century of Girl Scouting. It uses a “wheelie” filled with
materials for earning the patch at all levels.
Raccoon Run patch (all ages)
Come
enjoy the varying habitats at Camp Tanasi. Use your eyes, ears, nose,
and mind to become a discoverer on our trail. Your walk down the trail
should bring you closer to the nature all around you and help you
learn and remember things about the past.
Secret City Heritage patch (Brownie and
up)
This new patch program was developed by Girl Scout Museum
volunteers, for girls to learn about and explore Oak Ridge, Tennessee
– the Secret City. It uses a packet of materials available for
checkout from local service center shops, which includes games and
other information.
