Earn the Buddy Camper Daisy Badge
The Buddy Camper Badge is an exciting introduction to the world of outdoor adventure, specifically designed to help Daisy Girl Scouts build confidence under the stars. Whether the troop is pitching a tent in a local park or setting up a “campsite” in a living room, this badge focuses on the fundamentals of teamwork, preparation, and safety. By learning to pack the “Six Essentials,” practicing the buddy system, and even mastering a first square knot, Daisies discover that being a great camper means being a prepared and helpful friend to both their troop and nature.
Camping Mad Lib
Get ready for some serious campfire giggles! This interactive fill-in-the-blank game is the perfect way to pass the time in the tent or pass the miles on the drive to the campsite. Have the girls call out silly words to create a wild camping adventure story they’ll want to read out loud over and over again.
Make Your Own Camping Recipe Book
Introduce your Daisies to the joy of outdoor cookingāeven if it’s just assembling ingredients!
Recipes Include:
- Coffee Can Stew
- Banana Boat S’morres
- Chicken Quesadillas
- Shepard’s Pie
- Cheesy Corn Dogs
- Pizza in Pocket
- Armpit Fudge
- Roasted Potatoes
Camping Skills Patch Group Patch ProgramĀ®
Includes downloads to learn about:
Meal Planning
Ideas from leaders across the nation share their most successful ideas and recipes.
Buddy Camper PDF Requirements
Complete download provided by GirlScouts.org.
Snacks Badge Download–Camping Edition
Brownies earn the Snacks badge with camping recipes and activities while Daisies earn:
Light Blue Petal ā honest & fair petal
Red Petal ā respect authority petal
Magenta Petal ā courageous and strong petal
Purple Petal ā respect yourself petal
Light Green Petal ā considerate and caring petal
Violet Petal ā be a sister petal
Edible Campfires
Before you strike a match, let’s practice with snacks! This delicious, hands-on activity teaches girls the essential parts of a campfire using tasty treats. They’ll use pretzels for logs, potato chips for kindling, and candy for sparks, all while learning vital fire safety rules in a completely safe (and yummy) environment.
Learn About “Leave No Trace“
Learn about the 7 principles of LNT with games and printables.
- Plan ahead and prepare
- Travel and camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of others
Make a Camp Picture Frame
Capture the memories of their very first camping milestone! This craft is completely mess-freeāno scissors or glue requiredāmaking it the perfect cabin or picnic table activity. The girls can assemble their frames at camp, ready to hold a troop photo once you get back home.
Make DIY Tents for your Indoor Camping Trip
Not quite ready for the great outdoors? Bring the wilderness inside! Follow these simple, step-by-step instructions to build cozy, indoor PVC or blanket tents right in your living room or meeting space. Itās a fantastic, low-stakes way for Daisies to practice sleeping in a ‘tent’ and using the buddy system before heading to a real campground.
First Overnighter Coloring Page and Fun Patch
The coloring page is free with patch purchase.
Beginner Camping Blog
The tips are easy to follow for leaders and girls. Whether itās their first time camping or they are learning new camping skills, this animated guide will help you feel confident as you head out to lead your camping trip.
Learn About Preventing Forest Fires
Read this story about Smokey the Bear and how to prevent forest fires.
Make the puppets in the download or make the booklet.
Earning the Buddy Camper badge is a significant milestone for Daisy Girl Scouts. It marks their first transition from day activities to the excitement of an overnight experience, whether that happens in a backyard or a living room. By focusing on the “Six Essentials,” mastering basic knots, and practicing the buddy system, these young scouts are doing more than just learning to campāthey are building independence, teamwork, and a lifelong respect for the outdoors.
With the activities outlined in this guideāfrom crafting edible campfires to assembling their first camping recipe bookāyour troop will have the confidence and skills needed for a successful first outing. Remember, the goal isn’t just to sleep under the stars, but to ensure every Daisy feels prepared, courageous, and ready for a lifetime of adventure.
