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Ambassador Program Ideas

Program Ideas and Adaptations for Ambassadors

This year, your Ambassadors will continue to break barriers and unleash the changemakers within—and may even earn their Girl Scout Gold Award in the process. Support their success, now and always, with these fun and easy badges, Journeys, and activities, adapted for both virtual or safe in-person meetings.

How to use these resources:
Democracy for Ambassadors Badge

Ambassadors will become experts in their government and the roles of the officials they’ll help elect.

WHAT THEY'LL LEARN:

When girls have earned this badge, they’ll have learned more about their local, state, and national governments—and they’ll be ready to use that knowledge to inform their voting. 

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Find out about local government 
2. Find out about state government 
3. Find out about the federal legislative branch 
4. Find out about the federal executive branch 
5. Find out about the federal judicial branch

PLAN YOUR MEETING:

  • Video demonstration: Watch Ambassador Girl Scouts lead Step 5 of this badge.
 
Cybersecurity Basics Badge

Ambassadors will explore how hackers operate and how hacking can be used for the purposes of corporate and national security. 

WHAT THEY'LL LEARN:

When girls have earned this badge, they’ll know about steganography, cyberwarfare, and a variety of different careers in cybersecurity.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Learn about different kinds of hackers
2. Hide a message in plain sight
3. Debate the ethics of hacking
4. Learn cyberwarfare strategies
5. Explore cyber careers

PLAN YOUR MEETING:

Video demonstration: See an Ambassador Girl Scout lead Step 1 of this badge. 

 
College Knowledge Badge

From test prep to financial aid, Ambassadors will explore the ins and outs of the college admissions process.

WHAT THEY'LL LEARN:

When girls have earned this badge, they’ll understand the steps in the college admissions process and be prepared to attend the school of their choice.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Explore your options
2. Start the admissions process
3. Make a financial plan
4. Get set for success
5. Build healthy habits

PLAN YOUR MEETING:

  • Video Demonstration: Watch Steps 1 and 3 of this badge..
 


 

Coming November 2020

  • Current Events
  • Women’s Health
  • Travel Planning
  • Entrepreneur Accelerator Badge
  • Global Action Award

 

Coming February 2021

  • World Thinking Day
  • Outdoor Survival Camper
  • Think Like a Citizen Scientist Journey
  • Making a Difference & College Knowledge

 

Find even more adapted activities in the Volunteer Toolkit—just look for the “Virtual” icon! Browse Award and Badge Explorer to see all of the badges, Journeys, and awards that will excite your Ambassadors!