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What are Girl Scouts Safety Awards?

There is one Safety Award available at each Girl Scout level, so there are six total. They look like the little red cross symbol, except the color is different at each level and there is a little green girl scout trefoil in the middle of the cross.

Where does she wear the award?

It is typically worn just above the rows of badges and Journey awards. You want to have some space above it for the My Promise, My Faith awards. Above it there might also be Brownie Wings, a Junior Aide award, bridging awards, and so on. See insignia placement here.

Where do I find all the requirement?

To find all the requirements for the safety award, you will want to reference your level’s Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. 

In this episode, we review the requirements of each level’s Safety Award and talk about ideas for completing each step.

We’ve also prepared a free downloadable resource for you, with links to additional expert resources to support your troop, as the girls work toward their safety award. Get the resources here.

Safety Award Topics by Level

Daisies

• What to do in an emergency
• Choking signs and first aid
• Stop, Drop and Roll

Brownies

• School safety
• Local emergency services
• Smoke alards
• Trip safety
• Disaster preparedness

Juniors

• Common injuries
• Home safety
• Signs of dangerous weather
• Bike safety
• Trail safety

Cadettes

• Hazards to young children
• Water safety
• Teaching Safety to others
• Disaster preparedness
• Bullying 

Seniors

• Self defense
• Teaching safety to younger girls
• Distracted driving
• Conflict resolution
• Drug and alcohol abuse

Ambassadors

• Teen forum on safety
• Social Media safety
• Safety Responsibilities for leaders
• Safe relationships
• Safety in sports