Hawaii Patches and Programs

Learn about Hawai`i with these fun patches.

Girl Scouts from all over the world can share our aloha and learn about our state through our Council Aloha Patch Program. You can also earn patches created by local Girl Scouts about what's important to them. Order these patches from our online shop or visit our Oahu Council office to pick up a few when you're here for a visit!

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Aloha Patch Program

This program is dedicated to all Girl Scouts who have dreamed and wondered about Hawai`i and to all of the `ohana of Girl Scouts in Hawai`i who have passed on their knowledge and traditions to make this patch and program possible. Girls from all over can learn more about our great state by completing this program. Order these patches from our online shop or visit our Oahu Council office to pick up a few when you're here for a visit!

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Our council patch celebrates all of our sister Girl Scouts in Hawaii. We'd love to see one on your vest. Stop in and visit our Council office on Oahu. Order these patches from our online shop or visit our Oahu Council office to pick up a few when you're here for a visit!

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Hanging In Hammock Camping Patch Program

Cadettes, Seniors & Ambassadors Learn the Leave No Trace learn the principles, the Outdoor Code, and all about hammock camping to earn this patch. Order these patches from our online shop or visit our Oahu Council office to pick up a few when you're here for a visit!

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We always celebrate the season Hawaiian style and our holiday patch is a fun way to show our local spirit. Order these patches from our online shop or visit our Oahu Council office to pick up a few when you're here for a visit!

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Our oceans need your help!

You may have seen microplastics around, these tiny plastics are everywhere on our beaches and are very harmful to the environment and local animals. This project aims to educate as well as provide solutions to reduce marine debris, such as microplastics, in the oceans and beaches for Girl Scouts interested in creating a healthy marine ecosystem. Order these patches from our online shop or visit our Oahu Council office to pick up a few when you're here for a visit!

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This patch is dedicated to Girl Scouts of all ages who have contributed in some way to supporting our Maui `ohana after the wildfires in 2023. All proceeds from this Maui Sisterhood patch will go back to supporting Maui Girl Scout families. The theme of the patch is hana pono – the good works of us all because we have been inspired by all of you! You have shown generosity and thoughtfulness to the Maui community, and the kuleana (responsibility) to help wherever help is needed. This patch is exclusive to the Girl Scouts of Hawai`i and is limited in quantity. Please visit our GSH Aloha Shop to pre-order the patch and we’ll ship it to you as soon as it’s on-island.

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Protecting and helping endangered species is an impactful way to preserve our ecosystem’s natural balance. Raising and releasing monarch butterflies can be a crucial step toward keeping them off of the endangered species list while learning about their habitat and lifecycle. Order these patches from our online shop or visit our Oahu Council office to pick up a few when you're here for a visit!

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Make new friends! Show others what it’s like to be a Girl Scout! Inclusive, fun, and making the world a better place. Earn points by completing suggested tasks as an individual Girl Scout, with a troop, or Service Unit to earn this Girl Scouts of Hawai`i Recruiter Patch and/or charm for every year. See details in this Recruiter Patch Program flyer with suggested tasks and how to submit them.

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Watch a video to learn more about Hawai`i's Queen Liliuokalani and earn this patch. Order these patches from our online shop or visit our Oahu Council office to pick up a few when you're here for a visit!

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Aloha! This is a GSH Silver Award project by Dorothy S. and Ambreelee W. who were first-year Cadettes with Girl Scouts of Hawai'i in 2021. Dorothy started Girl Scouts as a first-year Daisy in Arizona and Amberlee started as a first-year Daisy in Texas. They both moved to Hawaii with their military families and joined a troop in the Kolekole Service Unit. While brainstorming ideas for their Silver Award Project, Amberlee and Dorothy wanted to create something that would let them honor members of the military, bring their love of learning to life and pay tribute to the legacy and history of the people living in the amazing state of Hawaii. Order these patches from our online shop or visit our Oahu Council office to pick up a few when you're here for a visit!

Hawai`i Special Programs

We're so proud to have special troop designations for local Girl Scouts to show their pride in our Council and in Hawai`i. Explore below to learn how your troop can participate.

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To demonstrate the Aloha Spirit by providing a service that makes someone’s life better. Aloha Ambassador Troops represent the Girl Scouts of Hawai`i to our community and sister Girl Scouts around the globe. They share with neighbors, welcome visitors to our islands, and create smiles. As Girl Scout Aloha Ambassadors, you’ll discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together, while performing valuable community service. Complete this application to participate.

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Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors develop new and exciting programs for Girl Scouts council-wide! Do you think outside the box? Have you been daydreaming about Girl Scout programs you haven’t seen yet? A Girl Advisory Committee is the place for you!

This is an incredible leadership development opportunity to create programs that reflect what you want to see for Girl Scouts. This girl-led committee shares ideas on one of four topics: STEM, Outdoors, Life Skills, and Entrepreneurship. Collaborate with your peers and lead the way for your fellow Girl Scouts. Contact Customer Care for more info on how to Share Your Voice at our virtual meetings.

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Being a Girl Advocate is a great opportunity for our High School Hawai`i Girl Scouts to be the voice at our quarterly board meetings and council programs. You represent our older and younger girls here in Hawaii and speak to the board about your personal experience as a Girl Scout.

You may add this position to your college resume and gain leadership skills. Girl Advocates lead our monthly Girl Advisory Panel (GAP) meeting, attend quarterly board meetings with our board of directors, participate in Women of Distinction, lead our Memorial Day ceremony, and so much more!

Applications open Mid-January and close the first week of March. Contact us through Customer Care if you'd like to be notified when applications open.

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The Honor Troop program provides leaders and girls with a tool to create a quality program that will aid in the retention of girls in their troop. Leaders should discuss with the girls and adults in their troop the requirements for an Honor Troop and set troop goals and schedules using the Honor Troop program requirements. Troops should use the GSLE as a guideline when planning their calendar. Honor Troop applications will be accepted on an annual basis from May 1 – September 30.

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Faith has been a part of Girl Scouting since Girl Scouts was founded in 1912. As part of the Girl Scout Promise, Girl Scouts pledge to serve God and to help people at all times. By partnering together, faith-based organizations and Girl Scouts build compassionate girl leaders with the skills to make our world a better place. Learn more here (confirm link)

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Cadette Program Aides (PA) are role models for younger Girl Scouts. They have an opportunity to deepen their understanding of what leadership development means and guide younger girls to be leaders, too.

Steps to earn the Cadette PA Award:

Complete the PA Training course.
Earn one LiA Award.
Lead 6+ activities sessions with younger Girl Scouts.

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ASLP

Girl Scouts of Hawai`i has identified these priority needs: (1) Leadership development opportunities for young girls; (2) Programs that engage girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) opportunities; (3) Experiential learning opportunities outside of the classroom that complement national and state school requirements; and (4) Barriers to participation in quality out-of-school time programs for children from low-income communities.

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Girls Scouts of Hawai`i is one of 14 Girl Scout Councils that is piloting the new program with Big Brothers Big Sisters

Family Promise

Girls Scouts of Hawai`i is one of only 14 Councils nationwide selected to pilot a new program with Family Promise to serve “houseless” girls and foster care girls

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Teen Mentors are campers in grades 8-12 who support younger girls in partnership with adult staff. These teen mentors help lead activities and guide younger campers.

Grades 8-12 (TMs): Help campers with crafts, games and songs. Learn about leadership from CITs and staff.
Grades 9-12 (CITs): As a seasoned older girl, mentor TMs as well as younger girls, and take additional leadership opportunities such as planning or leading activities on your own.