Ambassadors | Troop Leader Blueprint

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, awards, and activities, adapted for both virtual or in-person meetings.

How to use these resources:

Democracy for Ambassadors Badge toggle arrow

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:

Find out about local government
Find out about state government
Find out about the federal legislative branch
Find out about the federal executive branch
Find out about the federal judicial branch

PLAN YOUR MEETING

Video demonstration: Watch Ambassador Girl Scouts lead Step 5 of this badge.

Take Civic Action: Promote the Vote! (service project)
Step-by-step planner: Sign-in to the Volunteer Toolkit to find instructions for meeting 1 and meeting 2 of this badge including, materials lists, scripts, meeting aids, and more.

Cybersecurity Basics Badge toggle arrow

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:

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

PLAN YOUR MEETING:

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

Virtual meeting agenda (PDF): Use this resource to help you adapt the meeting plans found in the Volunteer Toolkit

Step-by-step planner: Sign in to the Volunteer Toolkit to find instructions for meeting 1 and meeting 2 of this badge, including materials lists, scripts, meeting aids, and more.

College Knowledge Badge toggle arrow

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:

Explore your options Start the admissions process Make a financial plan Get set for success Build healthy habits

PLAN YOUR MEETING:

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

The Girl Scout Network (alum group)
CollegeLab website: College admissions tool
Step-by-step planner: Sign in to the Volunteer Toolkit to find instructions for meeting 1 and meeting 2 of this badge, including materials lists, scripts, meeting aids, and more.

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, and awards that will excite your Ambassadors!