Council Own Patches

New Council’s Own Patches Are Here!

Explore the Central Coast, learn new skills, and discover something new with our Council’s Own Patch Programs! Created by Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast, these unique patch programs connect girls to topics, experiences, and opportunities inspired by our communities and region.

We’re excited to roll out a new collection of Council’s Own patches, with activities girls can complete with their troop, family, or on their own. Explore the newest patches and start earning yours today!

American Sign Language

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Discover a new way to communicate through American Sign Language! Learn basic signs and explore how ASL uses hands, facial expressions and body movements, while gaining a better understanding of Deaf culture and discovering ways to make communication and activities more inclusive for everyone.

Beach Comber

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Explore the wonders of California’s coastline and discover what makes our beaches, tide pools and coastal habitats so special! Learn about the plants and animals that call the seashore home, investigate the challenges facing our oceans, and discover how you can help protect these fragile environments.

Be Wild. Be Free.

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Build the skills and confidence you need to enjoy the great outdoors! Learn the basics of camping, outdoor safety, knots, fire building, cooking, navigation and caring for the environment, then continue your adventure by mastering new outdoor skills and earning charms along the way.

Bee Prepared, Not Scared

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Emergencies can feel scary—but knowing what to do can help you feel confident, capable and ready!

The Bee Prepared, Not Scared Patch Series helps Girl Scouts build practical skills they can use before, during and after an emergency. Explore how to prepare yourself and your family, connect with experts and resources in your community, and take action to help make your home, troop and community more resilient.

Building Your Community

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Discover how you can have a voice in your community! Explore what makes your neighborhood a great place to live, learn how local decisions are made, connect with community leaders, and advocate for changes that can make your community even better.

California Missions

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Step into California’s past and explore the history of the Spanish Missions in our Council area. Discover mission architecture, foods, crafts, music and daily life, while also learning about the experiences of Native Americans and the complex role the Missions played in California history.

CA Wildlife Treasure Hunt

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Head outdoors and discover the incredible wildlife that calls California home! Learn to identify native animals and the signs they leave behind, explore how animals adapt to their environments, and discover why protecting wildlife and their habitats is important to the health of our ecosystems.

Celebrating Our Differences

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Discover how our differences make each of us unique! Learn about different types of disabilities, experience activities that build understanding and empathy, and explore ways to communicate, include, support and celebrate people of all abilities.

Climate Change

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Discover the science behind climate change, investigate how a changing climate affects people, wildlife and communities, and explore solutions already making a difference. Then turn what you've learned into action by making changes at home, working with others and using your voice to help create a healthier future for everyone.

Climb Your Family Tree

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Discover the stories, traditions and memories that make your family unique! Connect with family members, explore your family history, favorite foods and traditions, and create a family tree that celebrates the people and experiences that are part of your story.

Coastal & Waterways Cleanup

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Become a champion for cleaner, healthier beaches and waterways! Explore the plants and wildlife that depend on these habitats, discover how pollution and human activities affect them, and take action through cleanups, data collection and community education to help protect these important ecosystems.

Forever Green Water Conservation

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Become a water detective and discover why every drop counts! Explore where your water comes from, how much you use, and how water connects your home to the larger watershed. Then discover simple ways to conserve water, protect its quality, and inspire others to use this valuable resource wisely.

Girl Scouts Go Green

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One of the provisions of the Girl Scout Law is that Girl Scouts use resources wisely. This patch is all about building simple, everyday green habits at home — five easy steps, no research project required. Complete this program and you'll know some ways to make an impact, starting today!

Girl Scouts Sewing

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Discover the fun and creativity of sewing while learning skills you can use for a lifetime! Explore sewing tools, practice basic hand stitches, learn how a sewing machine works, and put your new skills to work creating projects for yourself and others.

Happy Trails

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This patch program offers troops and families a fun and interesting way to engage with the outdoors. The Happy Trails program continues the Girl Scout tradition of outdoor experiences and skill exploration which allows every girl the opportunity to learn about local hiking trails, explore and learn about local flora and fauna, unplug from screens and social media, and have FUN exploring the great outdoors.

Human Trafficking Awareness

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The goal of the girl scouts Human Trafficking Awareness patch is to provide people with awareness for human trafficking cases in California. By learning about how and why human trafficking occurs, we can inspire each other to create awareness on this topic and create change in our community.

Justice

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Explore what justice and fairness mean and discover how laws help our communities work! Learn why laws are created, how they can be changed, the rights people have, and the important roles lawyers, judges and others play in our legal system.

Money Matters

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Build the money skills you’ll need today and in the future! Learn the difference between needs and wants, explore budgeting, saving, spending, credit and banking, and discover how smart financial choices can help you reach your goals and make a difference in your community.

MOXI

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Put your curiosity and creativity to work as you explore the exciting world of STEAM! Through hands-on challenges and interactive exhibits at MOXI, discover how light, sound, forces, motion, engineering and design work, while building problem-solving skills and learning to think like an innovator.

NASA / JPL Earth Science

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Explore our amazing planet through the eyes of NASA and JPL! Learn how scientists study Earth’s climate, oceans, weather and other systems from both the ground and space and discover how they use that information to better understand our changing world. Then explore ways you can help protect our planet and make a difference in your own community.

Natural Disaster Awareness

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We’ve lived through fires, floods, earthquakes, and storms.

Sometimes adults don’t realize how much girls notice — or how much we want to help.

This program isn’t about being scared. It’s about being prepared, staying calm, and knowing what to do. We helped design this patch-and-charms program so girls can learn, lead, and support their families and communities — before, during, and after disasters.

We’re proud to launch Prepared to Lead for Girl Scouts not only along the California Coast, but across the nation!

GSCCC 2025-2026 Girl Advisory Board - You can purchase your patch & charms directly at each Program Center. If you cannot make it to the center, email us and we will get it sent out!

Outrun The Sun

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Learn how to have fun outdoors while protecting yourself from the sun! Discover how UV rays affect your skin, practice simple sun-safety habits, and use what you learn to help your family, friends and community stay safe in the sun.

Power of Produce

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Discover the power packed inside fruits and vegetables! Explore where your food comes from, how produce fuels your body, and the important role agriculture plays in your community. Along the way, try new foods, get hands-on with growing and preparing produce, and discover ways you can help create a healthier, more sustainable food system.

Preserving Our Resources

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Discover how the choices you make every day are connected to the health of our planet! Explore energy and water conservation, waste reduction, and the natural world around you, then turn what you learn into meaningful action that helps protect resources, wildlife, and your community for the future.

Project Pollinate

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Discover the amazing world of pollinators and the important role they play in our ecosystems and the food we eat! Learn about bees, butterflies, birds and other pollinators, explore the challenges they face, and discover ways you can help create safer, healthier habitats for them in your community.

Tooth Fairy

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Discover what it takes to keep your smile healthy and strong! Learn about teeth, good dental hygiene, healthy food choices and ways to prevent dental injuries, then use what you’ve learned to help others understand the importance of taking care of their teeth and gums.

Walk This Way

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Lace up your shoes and take a virtual walking adventure to Savannah, Georgia—the birthplace of Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low! Along the way, you’ll set walking goals, discover the benefits of staying active, practice map and planning skills, and explore the places you would encounter on your journey across the country.