Additional Awards and Patches
Girl Scouts offers many ways for our members to explore their world and serve their communities beyond Badges and Journeys. Through these opportunities, Girl Scouts can connect with their international sisterhood, celebrate history, tackle global issues, and more! Below you will find GSSNE specific patch programs, GSUSA and WAGGGS patches, religious awards, and National Leadership Awards.
GSSNE Patch Programs
Council patches may be purchased in the Girl Scout Shop located at the council office at 500 Greenwich Ave in Warwick, RI.
Bike History and Safety Patch Program 
For her Silver Award Project, Jordan B. from Troop 602 in Newport/Middletown created a Bike History and Safety Patch Program! It is Jordan’s goal that, as you take on this patch program, you Discover, Connect, and Take Action with the history, safety, and benefits of the bicycle and go on to promote bike safety in your own community.
Bike History and Safety Patch Program requirements and resources
GSSNE Marathon in a Month
Are you looking for a challenge? Do you want to feel strong, brave, and embody the power of a Girl Scout? If you answered yes, then the Marathon in a Month Patch Program is perfect for you!
Your challenge officially begins on the date of your choosing and lasts for 1 month or 30 days. Complete 26.2 miles of running, walking, or any physical activity to officially earn your patch. Do it alone, or with a group…the choice is yours!
Sarah Hazard Nomer Museum Patch
The Sarah Hazard Nomer Museum began in 1990 after the newly built House-by-the-Side-ofthe-Road opened. A Museum Committee was formed and tasked with the management of the collections and archive. Mrs. Nomer and her daughter participated in Girl Scouts in New York and Rhode Island.
Steps
1. A Look at Our Roots
2. People in Our Past
3. Our Council Attic: The Museum Collections
4. Our Camps
Purpose: To discover some history of the local Girl Scout organization, explore a Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England camp, and tour the Sarah Hazard Nomer Museum at Camp Hoffman, West Kingston, R.I.
Sarah Hazard Nomer Museum Patch
requirements
Schedule
a tour of the Sarah Hazard Nomer Museum
Camp S'more Troop Patch
The Camp S'more Troop Patch and corresponding segments are available for troops that have an interest in camping together.
The main patch and the first 3 segments are earned after the first troop camping experience. Additional segments can be earned as a troop samples the wider variety of camping opportunities available.
My State Patch
The states we live in are unique and exciting! But how much do you really know about where you live? Complete the steps in the My State patch program to learn more about your state!
You may use Rhode Island, Massachusetts, or Connecticut for this patch. Patches are available for all three states are available at the GSSNE shop.
Best of Boston Patch
Boston has the biggest population of any city in New England, is steeped in history, has great sports, and many exciting things to do. Complete the Best of Boston to learn more about the capital of Massachusetts.
GSUSA and Global Patches
Some special global badges must be purchased in the online WAGGGS shop.
Multicultural Community Celebrations
Global Programs
National Leadership Awards
As Girl Scouts, we take pride in providing service to others and doing what we can to make the world a better place. To recognize older girls—Cadettes through Ambassadors— for their dedication and commitment to both their Girl Scout community and their own communities, Girl Scouts have the opportunity to be recognized for the awards listed below. You will find more information in the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting book for each age level.
Community Service Bar
Service to Girl Scouts Bar
Torch Award
Religious Awards
Everything in Girl Scouting is based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law, which includes many of the principles and values common across religions. So while we are a secular organization, Girl Scouts has always encouraged members to take spiritual journeys via their faiths' religious recognitions. Additional information and resources can be found at girlscouts.org/faith.
My Promise, My Faith
Religious Recognitions
Catholic Awards
Other Religious Awards
