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Council's Own Patches
Looking for additional skill and awareness-building opportunities? The following patches have been created by GSHH to supplement the badge options from GSUSA. These patches reflect the interests of girls and leaders as well as the local historical and cultural offerings.
(NOTE: GSHH Patches are to be worn on the back of vests or sashes, while badges are worn on the front.)
For step-by-step instructions on how to earn each of the patches below, please review the Council Own Patches Guide.
Adventure Patch 
Low ropes, high ropes, and rock climbing - if exploring these adventure sports gets your heart beating, this is the patch for you! These activities are fun and exciting and encourage teamwork and communication. All Girl Scouts must complete all nine steps. Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts must complete the patch according to the "Older Girl" guidelines where indicated. See page 3 of the Council Own Patches Guide.
Archery Patch
Learn your way around a bow and arrow and an archery range as you learn the science, safety, and skills it takes to be a great archer. (For 3rd grade Brownie Girl Scouts and older). See page 4 of the Council's Own Patches Guide.
Avon's AWE STEM Patch
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson partnered with Avon to bring STEM to life with these hands-on experiments. Many of these experiments suggest using the Scientific Method. If you are unfamiliar with the scientific method, use the Internet to help you. Brownies / Juniors - Please complete 3 out of the 5 experiments and the Career Exploration Cadettes – Please complete 4 out of the 5 experiments and the Career Exploration Seniors / Ambassadors – Please Complete all experiments and the Career Exploration. See page 61 of the Council's Own Patches Guide
Camping Patch
Connect with other Girl Scouts as you learn and practice proper camping techniques. To earn this patch, Daisies, and Brownies must complete requirements 1 thru 5; Juniors must complete 1-6; Cadettes must complete 1, 3, 5-8; seniors and Ambassadors must complete requirements 1 and 5- 9. Happy Camping! See page 5 of the Council's Own Patches Guide.
Computer Savvy Patch
Eastern Bluebird Project Patch
The Eastern Bluebird is the State Bird of New York, but most New Yorkers have never seen one. Because of the loss of its natural habitat, and the loss of nesting cavities, the bluebird populations declined by as much as 90%. Fortunately, bluebird enthusiasts reversed this trend by building and mounting thousands of bluebird nest boxes. Girl Scouts can join in this environmental success story. See pg. 7 in the Council's Own Patches Guide.
Food Patch
Connect to your community as you gain an understanding of how hunger affects individuals and families where you live. Take action to help ease the effects of hunger. To earn this patch, Girl Scout Daisies must complete numbers 1-5. Brownies must complete numbers 1-6. Juniors must complete 1-7, 8 OR 9, and 10-11. Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scouts must complete all activities. See page 8 in Council's OWn Patch Guide.
Food Science
Horse Lover
Back by popular demand, this patch has you interacting with one of our favorite animals. Learn to care for and work with horses while looking at different stories, careers, techniques, and equipment. See page 11 in the Council's OWn Patches Guide.
I Can Code Patch
This introduction to computer programming will walk you thought the basics of game and website coding as well as app development. Try your hand at HTML, practice giving instructions to a robot, learn about animation, and explore the behind-the-scenes of online gaming. See page 14 in the Council's OWn Patches Guide.
Healthy Me Patch - Heart Healthy
Girl Scouts gain practical life skills as they discover and practice heart-healthy living. See page 16 in the COuncil's Own Patches Guide.
Healthy Me Patch - I'm Special
In order to become leaders who possess courage, confidence, and character, girls must gain specific knowledge, skills, attitudes, behaviors, and values related to Girl Scouting. The I’m Special Patch program helps girls to discover themselves, connect with others, and feel empowered to take action to make the world a better place.
To earn this patch, girls must complete three (3) requirements from the Discover Yourself section, one
(1) from Developing Values, (1) from Contributing to the Improvement of Society, and three (3) from Connecting to Others, for a total of 8. See Page 26 of the Council's Own Patches Guide.
Healthy Me Patch - Sun Safe
Experts agree that sun protection is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. They agree, as well, that our own actions over a lifetime can influence the development of skin cancer. By completing the requirements for this patch, girls will discover how to keep themselves safe and healthy in the sun, connect to each other and community members, and feel empowered to educate others regarding sun safety.
To earn this patch:
Brownies must complete requirements numbered 1 - 8. Juniors must complete numbers 3 – 14. See page 32 in the Coucnil's Own Patches Guide.
Heritage Patch
The Hudson Valley region is rich in history and heritage. By completing the requirements for the Heritage Patch, girls will not only discover important life skills, such as information gathering, critical thinking, and interviewing but also connect with their community history and members.
Girl Scout Daisies and Brownies must complete 6 requirements, including the 4 that are starred. Girl Scout Juniors must complete 7 requirements, including the four that are starred. Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors must complete 7 requirements, including the four that are starred plus requirement 11. See page 34 in the Council's Own Patches Guide.
Hudson River Arts Patch
Few areas of America are as full of legend, history, and artistic achievement as the Hudson River Valley. How fortunate we are to be surrounded by its glory!
The goal of Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson’s (GSHH) HUDSON RIVER ARTS PATCH is to enhance awareness of the artistic and cultural heritage of our area while encouraging participation in the visual, performing, and literary arts.
Brownies: complete six (6) requirements Juniors: complete eight (8) requirements Girls 11-17: complete ten (10) requirements
Upon completion of the requirements, fill out the Hudson River Arts Patch Application Form available at the closest GSHH regional office. The cost of the patch will be indicated on the application form.
See page 36 of the Council's Own Patches Guide.
Our Future on Earth
OUR FUTURE ON EARTH
Greenhouse gases, ozone holes, acid rain, toxic wastes, expanding deserts, and shrinking rain forests are but a few of the concerns facing our future on earth. Help your girls understand how they can make a difference for a safer, healthier planet.
The Our Future on Earth pledge will help you to promote ecological awareness within your troop.
See page 38 of the Council's Own Patches Guide.
Robotics, Engines, & Machines Patch
Test your knowledge and creativity as you tackle the world of robots, programming, and engineering. See computer technology come to life at your fingertips PAGE42
See page 42 in the Council's Own Patches Guide.
Swim Patch
Whether it's your first time at the pool or you're a competitive swimmer, take to the water to learn water safety, practice strokes, learn a water game, and improve your skills in and around the water. See page 43 in the Council's Own Patches Guide.
Sybil Ludington Patch
Girls learn about one of the strong women from Hudson Valley history while becoming strong women themselves; gain historical insight and act for the good of the community. See page 45 in the Council's Own Patches Guide.
Together We Prepare
Sometimes unpredictable events happen. Take steps to ensure you and your
family are prepared for the unexpected. See page 46 in the Coucnil's Own
Patches Guide.
Tree Patch
Feel connected to your community and gain an appreciation for trees. You will discover practical life skills such as interviewing and information gathering. See page 57 in the Council's Own Patches Guide.
