Life Skills
Body Appreciation
Build Confidence. Practice Self-Care. Celebrate You.
Girls as young as 5 years old report hearing the women in their lives talk negatively about the way they look, something that becomes more prominent as they get older.
The Body Appreciation badge line is all about helping girls see their bodies in a whole new way. It guides Girl Scouts to appreciate everything their bodies can do—from breathing and thinking to running, dancing, and creating. Through fun, age-appropriate, and progressive activities, Girl Scouts build confidence, practice self-care, and start lifelong habits that support both physical and emotional well-being.
Girl Scouts get to move for fun, celebrate what makes them—and others—unique, and embrace their authentic selves. Along the way, they’ll explore how to set healthy boundaries and handle pressures from society, media, and peers—all while learning how to lift others up and create a culture of kindness and respect.
This program, available for Girl Scouts K-12, was co-developed with expert advisors, including leading mental health and youth development organizations, and shaped by insights from a national pilot with troop leaders and Girl Scouts.
Made possible by Flamingo.
Explore the Body Appreciation Badges
Detailed choice activities, meeting tools, and additional resources and materials can be found within the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) on my.girlscouts.org
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