The Outdoor Skills Patch Program is a progressive, five-level program to help Girl Scouts learn and become proficient in outdoor skills.

Girl Scouts have plenty of opportunities to create their own outdoor adventures and develop a lifelong appreciation for nature and the out-of-doors—whether with her troop, at camp, or with friends and family.
And that’s great news—because when Girl Scouts get outside, they:
Girl Scouts develop the kind of outdoor skills it’s hard to get anywhere else.
Our year-round outdoor program offers enrichment experiences to meet girls’ needs. No matter the time of the year, she’ll do more than enjoy camp activities; she’ll join a caring community and learn skills to resolve conflict, accept differences, get along with others and work together to achieve a shared goal.
Many council sponsored events provide girls with experiences in the outdoors and are designed to build their confidence and skills. Trained Outdoor Educators guide girls so they can then continue these activities on their own. Events are structured for girls or troops.