Check out these GREAT patch programs!

There are so many more patches and insignia available than what is just listed here!

Click to see the online collection from GSUSA and be sure to order your new patches from the Girl Scouts of Maine shop!

~ Featured Patch ~

Food from the Heart
Food From the Heart is a community service project to help girls discover how community
outreach is a life skill that can be used every day and how girls can challenge their community
to share. See more



daisy patch program If you have a Daisy Girl Scout, there is a special patch program! See more
In celebration of the 100th year of Girl Scouting,
all members are challenged to complete 100 acts of community service. This is an individual girl project that can be done anytime during the 2012 membership year. See more
salmon

Atlantic Salmon
For Junior Girl Scouts
Atlantic Salmon are native to Maine waters and a fascinating fish to study. Learn about this remarkable creature, visit a fish hatchery, and find out what issues face this species and the Maine fishing industry. See more

cake Cake Decorating
Learn how to create beautiful, basic decorated cakes. Decorating and icing cakes will be emphasized. Try your hand at some fancy handwork and decorating while earning this new patch designed by Girl Scout Troop 466. See more
nursing

Discover Nursing
Nursing is a profession that involves the use of your intelligence, skill, and compassion to make a difference in peoples; lives. Completing this interest project will increase your knowledge of the variety of career opportunities available in nursing and will increase your awareness of the growing need for nurses. Books, magazines, videos, internet sites, nursing professionals, nursing schools, and nursing organizations are available as resources for this project. See more

boston

Experience Boston
Interest Project Award for Girls 11—17    
Come to Boston!  Learn about the history and culture of Boston. Visit Bunker Hill, Boston Common, the New England Aquarium, the Fleet Center, walk the Freedom Trail and find out what a Busker is, experience and enjoy this great city. See more

family star

Family Shining Star
Get involved as a Girl Scout family member or friend in your Girl Scout’s troop. She will be eligible for this patch and be able to show all that she has a family member or friend who is a star in helping Girl Scouting happen! See more
Click here to download the certificate.

girls

Girls of the Past
Learn about the girls of the past and how they lived their lives. Learn many games, recipes, skills, and more from the Pioneer, Native Americans, African Americans, and the Colonial girls. See more

good turn

Good Turn
Work in partnership with Goodwill Industries of Northern New England to do community service in your area. The community service begins with collecting gently used clothing, linens and toys to donate to Goodwill. See more

usa Historically Speaking
Learn about historical facts, wonders, and national treasures of the US in this patch program. See more
juliette low Historically Speaking Juliette Low
Girl Scouts of all ages learn games and activities from the 1800s, the early years of Girl Scouting, and many more fun activities. Included in this kit is a time line, info on the four World Centers, Victorian and historical Girl Scout paper dolls, games, recipes, tea, manners and much more.
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Historically Speaking Native Americans
Native Americans learned to cultivate the land, hunt, and take care of their families. Learn more about America's first settlers. See more
switzerland Historically Speaking Switzerland
Ski down the icy Alps. Learn about yodeling, lederhosen, and homemade hot cocoa. Go on a scavenger hunt, make paper snowflakes, candle cups, chocolate mousse, sing songs, and more. See more
mexico

Hola Mexico
Girl Scouts of Maine has a special relationship with the Our Cabaña World Center in Mexico. Learn all about Mexico’s culture and people in this fun, fascinating patch program. See more

lobster

Maine Lobster Patch
Learn all about lobsters and lobstering in Maine as you earn this patch. Click here for informational sheets to help with this program. See more

medieval merriment

Medieval Merriment
Step into the enchanted land of knights, princesses, and castles. Learn more about their attire, games, jobs, and parts of a castle. See more

native american lore

Native American Lore
Learn about the Native Americans in our area, their history, food, language, culture and dance. Visit a museum that exhibits Native American art and learn to appreciate the
first Americans of the northeast, including the Abnakis whose name we shared at the time the patch was created. 
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outdoor skills

Outdoor Skills
This program for all ages has a concentration on outdoor camping skills and activities including, fire building, outdoor cooking, dressing for the weather, environmental projects and safety skill building.  Participants begin with Level 1 and progress at their own pace to complete any or all levels. See more

sign language Sign Language
Deaf people around the world speak many different languages.  Here in the United States, American Sign Language, or ASL, evolved when American deaf people wanted to communicate with one another.  Although there are other American Sign communication systems that are word-for-word translations of spoken English into signs, only ASL is a true language.  It’s important to be polite when using ASL or any language. 
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Click here to learn how to sign the alphabet.
State Capitol Patch
Learn more about our state capital through the State Capital Patch Program. See more

Each level has their own projects and programs! Click to download the appropriate level:
Daisy | Brownie | Junior | Cadette and up

treasure me

Treasure ME! Patch Program
From its beaches, to potato fields, to the rocky coast and majestic mountains, Maine’s geography is as rich as it is diverse.  Another Maine “treasure” is our Girl Scouts who, through their courage, confidence, and character, contribute so much to the quality of our lives.  For these reasons and to encourage travel throughout the state, Girl Scouts of Maine is introducing the Treasure ME! Patch Program.  Girls simply attend a council-sponsored program, whether it is one-of-a-kind, listed in multiple locations, or at one of our camps, and they will be eligible for the portion of the patch that represents that area of the state.
List of Towns and their Regions
twilight Twilight Patch
Can't get enough of the popular Twilight series? Feed your hunger with Girl Scouts of Maine's newest patch program!
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val you valYOU! Patch
The purpose of the valYOU! Patch Program is to help Girl Scout Brownies build a sense of equality and self-worth. Activities focus on valuing self, beginning to learn negotiation skills, learning about the value of money and savings, and goal setting. See more