BADGE-IN-A-DAY AVAILABLE TOPICS
Listed in the table below are topics available to specific scout levels. Please note that although many of the topics are available for multiple scout levels, each program is tailored specifically to the specific age level of the scout group. Although scout programs will work towards a badge, achievement, or elective, the BID program may not fully complete all requirements. Scout leaders will get an information sheet of what is and is not covered for their program. Program descriptions, along with what badge, achievement or elective they work towards, are listed below the table.
Scout Level/Group |
Available Topics |
Brownie Girl Scouts |
African Animals, African People; Earth’s Worth; Shrinking Planet; Wildlife Adventure |
Junior Girl Scouts |
African Animals, African People; Earth’s Worth; Exhibit Design; Shrinking Planet; Wildlife Adventure |
Cadette/Senior Girl Scouts |
Birds of a Feather; Talk All About It; Wildlife Adventure |
Tiger Cub Scouts |
Wildlife Adventure |
Wolf Cub Scouts |
Birds of a Feather; Protecting Your World |
Bear Cub Scouts |
Wildlife Adventure |
Webelo Cub Scouts |
Forest Night; So You Want to be a Naturalist? |
Cub Scout Packs |
So You Want to be a Naturalist? |
Boy Scouts |
Birds of a Feather; Dog Days of Africa; Forest Night; Herpetology; Mammalogy; So You Want to be a Naturalist? |
Badge Topics
African Animals, African People: Introduce your group to the culture and wildlife of Africa by experiencing it firsthand! Brownie Girl Scouts will work towards their “Brownie Girl Scouts Around the World” Try-It and Junior Girl Scouts will work towards their “World Neighbors” Badge.
Birds of a Feather: Do you know why some birds leave in the fall, while others stay all winter? Have you ever wondered what kinds of birds live around the world? Discover the wonders of the world of birds in this exciting new program. Cadette/Senior Girl Scouts will work towards their “All About Birds” Badge, Wolf Cub Scouts will work towards their “Birds” Elective (13), and Boy Scouts will work towards their “Bird Study” Merit Badge.
Dog Days of Africa: Explore the mysterious African Wild Dog, and learn what makes it stand out from the pack. Boy Scouts will work towards their “Dog Care” Merit Badge.
Earth’s Worth: Learn about the wonderful world of ecology as you discover the importance of small plants, big animals, and everything in between. Brownie Girl Scouts will work towards their “Eco-Explorer” Try-It and Junior Girl Scouts will work towards their “Earth Connections” Badge.
Exhibit Design: Do you have what it takes to build the next great zoo exhibit? Learn about the complicated process that goes into creating natural habitats for zoo animals and take a try at designing your own exhibit. Junior Girl Scouts will work towards their “Architecture” Badge.
Forest Night: Can you name six trees found in Michigan forests? Do you know what plants animals use and why? Through exploration of Swamp Adventure, discover the wonderful world of plants. Webelo Scouts will work towards their “Forestry” Badge and Boy Scouts will work towards their “Forestry” Merit Badge.
Herpetology: Are snakes slimy? What is the difference between toads and frogs? Discover the under-appreciated, fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians. Boy Scouts will work towards their “Reptile and Amphibian Study” Merit Badge.
Mammalogy: Discover the intriguing world of mammals, and get a chance to learn some important identification techniques used by scientists. Boy Scouts will work towards their “Mammal Study” Merit Badge.
Protecting Your World: Do you think you have what it takes to help save the planet? Explore how our actions affect everything around us and what you can do to help protect the world we live in. Wolf Cub Scouts will work towards their “Your Living World” Achievement (7).
Shrinking Planet: Some of our most interesting plants and animals are disappearing at an alarming rate. Learn what makes these animals amazing, and how you can help save them before it’s too late. Brownie Girl Scouts will work towards their “Animal Try-It” Badge and Junior Girl Scouts will work towards their “Plants and Animals” Badge.
So You Want to Be a Naturalist?: Do you think you have what it takes to study the natural world? Get down and dirty while discovering the exciting world of plants and animals, all while putting your own naturalist skills to the test. Webelo Cub Scouts will work towards their “Naturalist” Badge, Boy Scouts will work towards their “Nature” Merit Badge.
Talk All About It: Discover how animals communicate, uncover the essentials of African languages, and much more in this unique African overnight experience. Cadette Girl Scouts will work towards their “Do You Get the Message?” Badge.
Wildlife Adventure: Have you ever really looked at the amazing creatures that might be in your own country, state, or even backyard? Scouts will take a close look in the world of animals, and discover some amazing facts along the way. Brownie Girl Scouts will work towards their “Watching Wildlife” Try-It, Junior Girl Scouts work towards their “Wildlife” Badge, Cadettes will work towards their “Wildlife” Badge, Tiger Cubs will work towards their Let’s Go Outdoors” Achievement (5), and Bear Cub Scouts will work towards their “Sharing Your World with Wildlife Achievement (5).” |
