Every Brownie badge comes with requirements that the girls must complete in order to earn the badge. Brownie Girl Scouts must complete 5 steps to earn each badge. There are many different ways you can complete each step, but all 5 steps must be completed.
The 5 Steps to Complete the Bugs Badge
Draw a bug poster
Try a bug craft.
See bugs in action.
Explore bug homes.
Take a bug field trip.
The free TroopLeaderHub Brownie Library has multiple PDFs that show the requirements as well as optional activities to complete for each.
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PDF 1: Meeting outline. Includes activities for Steps 1-3. Fun crafts for the girls. Document includes an email template that you can customize for your troop.
PDF 2: A more simple, straightforward meeting outline for this badge. Crafts detailed in this document are straightforward and easy for leaders and kids.
PDF 3: A thorough Girl Scouts at Home document. Includes many links to resources that girls can use to complete the badge. Supplies listed are for the Paper Plate bug craft.
PDF 4: Meeting outline. Includes activities for Steps 4 and 5. Fun crafts for the girls. Document includes an email template that you can customize for your troop.
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