Discover the World Patch
For Girl Scouts 11-17

The Discover the World Patch is focused on intercultural exploration and budget travel. To complete the patch, girls choose between activities ranging from trip planning and interviewing international travelers to participating in local volunteer projects. The patch helps girls become more engaged, caring world citizens.

Girl Scouts ages 11-17 can complete this participatory patch by working with any Hostelling International USA hostel or council. Designed by girls for girls, the patch was created by a troop from Maine who went on an adventure to the Boston Hostel. There are also opportunities to be part of hostelling and earn a patch right from your own home.

Completing the Patch is Easy

Figuring out how to create a travel budget, learning how to say hello and goodbye in different languages, and even taking part in local volunteer projects are all possible ways to complete the patch. Suggested activities can be done at a local hostel, through the Internet, or as part of a hostelling adventure to a new place.

View the Hostelling International Discover the World Patch guidelines to download a copy of the patch toolkit and get started! Order your Discover the World Patch through participating HI-USA hostel or any Girl Scout council that partners with Hostelling International. To locate an HI-USA hostel or council near you and get help planning your adventure, go to www.hiusa.org/programs/girls-scouts.shtml.

Note: Participation patches must be worn on the back of the uniform only.

Girl Scout badges, patches, awards, and other insignia that are earned for the accomplishment of skill-building activities or any set requirements should be presented, worn, or displayed only after Girl Scouts have completed the requirements outlined in the appropriate program materials.

All insignia are owned by Girl Scouts of the United States of America and are protected by law for use by GSUSA. None of the insignia may be copied, duplicated, or reproduced without prior express written authorization from Girl Scouts of the USA. All rights reserved.