USAGSO - Girl Scouts in Paris



	For information contact our Paris Patch Coordinator.

“Paris Worlds to Explore” Visit Paris and earn the “Paris Worlds to Explore” Patch which guides you to all of the highlights of this fascinating city. See the sights, but also taste French pastry, sit in an outdoor café or ride on a Bateau Mouche to get the whole Parisian experience! Recommended levels: All Minimum time: 2 days Patch requirements can be fulfilled online. Questionnaire to complete: Paris_Worlds_to_Explore.pdf

“La Fayette Escadrille Memorial” Every November 11th, an Armistice Day Ceremony takes place at the La Fayette Escadrille Memorial to commemorate those brave American aviators who defended France before the US joined the war effort in World War I. Participation in this moving ceremony in Marnes-la-Coquette is required for this Patch. Recommended levels: 3rd year Brownies to Seniors

“Normandy D-Day Landing Beaches” Take a trip to Normandy and experience the D-Day Landing Beaches. Thousands of American soldiers landed on June 6, 1944 along with British, French and Canadian forces to free France and Europe from Nazi domination during World War II. Walk along the beaches and cliffs where so many Americans lost their lives and visit the numerous museums and memorial sites that will help you understand the importance of the D-Day Landing. Recommended levels: All Minimum time: 2-3 days Questionnaire to complete: D-Day_info_sheet.pdf D-Day_answer_key.pdf

“Women in Paris” Two cleverly constructed walking tours lead you around Paris, providing intriguing glimpses into the lives and adventures of historical French and American female figures who lived in the city. Recommended levels: All Minimum time: 1-2 days Questionnaire to complete: WIP_questionnaire.pdf WIP_answer_key.pdf

“Africa to America” Discover the history of African Americans in Paris: The amazing art of Lois Mailou Jones, the heroism of the Harlem Hellfighters, Josephine Baker’s generosity and much more. Patch requirements can be fulfilled online. Recommended levels: All Minimum time: 2 days Questionnaire to complete: Africa_to_America_questionnaire.pdf Africa_to_America_answer_key.pdf

“Peace” This program encourages girls to resolve conflict, reach out to others in peace and friendship, dedicate themselves to acts of kindness, understand our differences to avoid misunderstandings, and rejoice in our likeness. Recommended levels: All Completed question sheets should be sent in with patch order. Questionnaire to complete: Peace_patch_requirements.pdf

“USA Girl Scouts – Paris, France” (Unearned) This unearned patch may be purchased by all Girl Scouts.