Proficiency Badges for Brownies
Now having won your First Class as a Brownie, you can go on and do great things. You can earn badges to wear on your arms. Look at these and see which you would like, and go in and win.
These are the Proficiency Badges for which First Class Brownies may qualify. They are in four groups.
| Group | I. | Intelligence. |
| Group | II. | Handcraft. |
| Group | III. | Service to Others. |
| Group | IV. | Physical Health. |
Group I. Intelligence
| Collector.—For collecting stamps,
medal ribbons, specimens, crests,
etc., or keeping a scrap-book.
(Neatness of arrangement to
count.) |
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| Observer.—Study of animals,
birds, plants, etc. Tracking and
Kim’s Game. |
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| Signaler.—Elementary signaling
with flags, etc., and scout signs. |
|
Group II. Handcraft
|
| Artist.—Drawing or painting
or modeling. (Self-expression
rather than artistic merit to count.) |
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| Weaver.—Knitting, netting,
patch-work, basket-making. |
|
| Wood-Worker.—Chip carving,
fretwork, or carpentry. |
Group III. Service for Others
| First Aider.—Know how to treat
minor injuries and accidents. |
|
| Guide.—Must know how to show
the way to strangers, and know
where to find Police Station, Fire
Station, Doctor, etc., and know the
history of the place. |
|
| House Worker.—Make tea, peel
potatoes, prepare vegetables, clean
up, make bed. |
|
Group IV. Physical Health
|
| Athlete.—Able to run, jump,
climb, throw, and catch. |
|
| Swimmer.—Able to swim twenty-five
yards, and float and dive in
the water. |
|
| Team Player.—For hockey,
basket ball and other team games. |
Note:—The full details for these will be found in the Leaders’ Manual.
PART II
GIRL SCOUTS
(11 TO 18)
CHAPTER I
HOW TO BECOME A TENDERFOOT