These patch programs are unique to our Council and were either designed by us, in partnership with a local company/organization, or a Girl Scout/Troop from Suffolk County.
Council's Own Patch Programs
Council's Own Girls in Government Patch
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The Girls in Government patch was created to encourage girls to interface with inspiring female elected officials and learn about career opportunities in public service. Learn how you can help in an emergency, what to do when people are sick or hurt, and how to give basic first aid.
Centennial of Women's Suffrage in NY Patch
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Celebrating the 100-year anniversary of New York women gaining the right to vote—three years before the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Created in collaboration with the NYS Women’s Suffrage Commission, Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York, and Governor Kathy Hochul’s Office.
Girl Scouts are Fit Patch
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Girl Scouts know that in order for our girls to have bright, healthy futures it is important for them to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Cadette Troop 1668's Hear My World Patch
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When you earn this patch, you will learn about deaf cultures and the hearing impaired in your community. Created by Cadette Troop 1668. You can purchase the patch at our Girl Scout Shop
Girl Scouts Support Our US Troops Patch
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Offers Girl Scouts everywhere the opportunity to show their support for the brave women and men serving in our military.
Girl Scouts are Prepared Patch
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Are you prepared for a natural disaster? You should know what your risks are and how to prepare to protect yourself, your family, and your community.
Lighthouse Patch
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Girl Scouts know that in order for our girls to have bright, healthy futures it is important for them to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Statue of Liberty for Brownies & Liberty for Juniors
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Learn about the history of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with this Legacy Patch.
Girl Scouts Love NY Patch
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As GSSC’s first patch related to September 11, this received unprecedented support from across the nation and was entered into the U.S. Congressional Record.
Girl Scouts Love DC Patch
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This patch was designed based on comments and suggestions from Girl Scouts across the nation after the release of the Girl Scouts Love NY patch.
Girl Scouts Love PA Patch
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Created hand in hand with Girl Scouts Love DC, this patch fosters remembrance.
Girl Scouts Love America Patch
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Celebrate American history, culture, and women who made a difference.
Partner Patch Programs
Please note: Patches for troops outside of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County are available for $2.00 each.
For more information, contact Julianne Merz at jmerz@gssc.us or (631) 543-6622 ext. 217.
Bethpage Federal Credit Union Financial Bootcamp Patch
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To earn the Bethpage Federal Credit Union patch, girls must complete 2 out of 4 requirements. When you complete the requirements, request your patches here.
Brookhaven National Laboratory Patch
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Learn about the exciting world of STEM in partnership with Brookhaven National Lab!
This STEM patch is available for Girl Scouts of all levels, and girls will be offered the opportunity to visit Brookhaven National Lab and will complete different activities based on their Girl Scout level.
To earn the Brookhaven National Laboratory patch, please complete your level requirements.
Daisy & Brownie
Girls can earn the Outstanding Observers patch by completing activities related to observation and data collection.
- Junior & Cadette
Girls can earn the STEM Superwomen patch by gaining experience with the engineering design process and the scientific method.
- Senior & Ambassador
Girls can earn the Consider Careers patch by learning about the impact women have made in the sciences, by exploring career opportunities and by interviewing women in STEM professions.
- When you complete the program, request your patches here.
About Brookhaven National Laboratory
Brookhaven National Laboratory is a multipurpose research institution funded primarily by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. Brookhaven Lab brings world-class facilities and expertise to the most exciting and important questions in basic and applied science—from the birth of our universe to the sustainable energy technology of tomorrow.
We operate cutting-edge, large-scale facilities for studies in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, applied science, and a wide range of advanced technologies. The Lab's almost 3,000 scientists, engineers, and support staff are joined each year by more than 4,000 visiting researchers from around the world. Our award-winning history stretches back to 1947, and we continue to unravel mysteries from the nanoscale to the cosmic scale, and everything in between.
What They Do
Opened in 1947 on the former site of the U.S. military’s Camp Upton, Brookhaven National Lab’s initial mission centered on the peaceful exploration of the atom. Particle accelerators, leading chemistry and biology experiments, and a host of visionary scientists soon joined groundbreaking research reactors, and Brookhaven began endless innovations and explorations. Our scientists have discovered subatomic particles and new forms of matter and pioneered the kinds of technology that fuel leading experimental programs all over the world. Our research has also led to life-saving medical imaging techniques that have revolutionized diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Catholic Health BE FAST Stroke Awareness Patch
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Girl Scouts of Suffolk County has partnered with Catholic Health to offer the BE FAST Stroke Awareness Patch Program.
This program engages youth with education and empowers them with the tools to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke.
The interactive program includes in-person workshops and individual workbook activities, focused on encouraging healthy habits that support brain and heart health—eating well, exercising, getting enough sleep, and understanding the harmful effects of tobacco use. Completion of these activities will help Girl Scouts:
- Discover: stroke prevention and identification
- Connect: learn how BE FAST action can make a difference in saving a life
- Take action: empowerment to maintain a healthy lifestyle and sharing that message with others
- Earn a recognition patch: Girl Scouts will receive a unique Catholic Health stroke patch
To earn the BE FAST patch, all levels must complete Activity #1 and 2 other activities of their choosing. When you complete the requirements, request your patches here.
East/West Industries Patch
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It takes a lot to design and manufacture products that save aircrew lives. It takes experience… expertise… and a personal commitment to doing the right thing.
East/West Industries is a small woman-owned business distinguished
by technical excellence and best value products, built on a foundation
of hard work, integrity, and a very personal commitment to doing the
right thing for our aerospace customers, because “saving aircrew lives
is our first concern.”
These values were embodied and instilled by founders Dom and Mary
Spinosa, and over 50 years later, their guiding principles are alive
and well under the leadership of President Teresa Ferraro and Vice
President of Business Development Joe Spinosa and dozens of talented
team members. From humble beginnings manufacturing connectors,
East/West today is globally recognized for our expertise in designing
and manufacturing aircraft seats and other products critical to crew
safety and survival. We’ve become the trusted provider of choice for
the industry’s most progressive new aircraft and a go-to small prime
partner for customers in need of a fully capable problem solver
willing to jump in and get the job done.
We have what it takes. We do what it takes. Whatever it takes.
To earn the East/West Industries patch, please visit www.eastwestindustries.com and complete 2 out of 6 requirements below. When you complete the requirements, request your patches here.
FARE Food Allergy Awareness Patch
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Girl Scouts of Suffolk County has partnered with Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) to offer the Food Allergy Awareness Patch Program.
FARE is the world’s leading food allergy advocacy organization and the largest private funder of food allergy research. Its mission is to improve the quality of life and health of individuals with food allergies and provide them hope through the promise of new treatments.
The Food Allergy Awareness Patch Program requirements give Girl Scouts the opportunity to learn about life with food allergies, with an emphasis on raising awareness of the public health issue, which impacts 32 million children and adults in the United States.
Girls must complete 4 out of 10 activities below. Before you begin, learn the basics of food allergies by reviewing FARE’s Food Allergy 101 web page! When you complete the requirements, request your patches here.
Harry Chapin Hunger Activist Patch
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Girl Scouts of Suffolk County has partnered with Long Island Cares, The Harry Chapin Food Bank to offer the "Harry Chapin Hunger Activist Patch Program". Girl Scouts must complete ALL the requirements to earn the patch. When you complete the requirements, request your patches here.
Long Island Cares provides emergency food where and when it is needed, sponsors programs that help families achieve self-sufficiency, and educates the general public about the causes and consequences of hunger on Long Island.
The Harry Chapin Hunger Activist Patch will give Girl Scouts the opportunity to learn about hunger on Long Island. Through hunger awareness education, Girl Scouts will learn to Discover, Connect and Take Action to assess the needs in their own communities. The girls will then participate in activities that will engage, educate, and empower them to fight hunger where they live. Volunteering will be a key component to this project where Girl Scouts contribute time, innovation, and care to hunger advocacy.
Leviton The Future is On Patch
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Long Island Explorium Patch
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To earn the Long Island Explorium Patch, please complete 1 of the 2 requirements.
Natioanl Grid Patch
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Using information from National Grid’s website for students and educators, girls will learn about the power they have to make a difference. To earn the patch, girls must complete 2 out of the 4 requirements. When you complete the requirements, request your patches here.
Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care: First Aid Patch
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NY Power Authority Patch
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The NYPA Patch Program is designed to help Girl Scouts think about how they can contribute to a more sustainable future for themselves, their communities, and the planet and to understand the benefits of pursuing a career in STEM and Energy related careers.
To earn this patch, girls must complete at least two of the steps for their level:
NYPA is the largest public power organization in the United States. Our mission is to “lead the transition to a carbon-free, economically vibrant New York through customer partnerships, innovative energy solutions, and the responsible supply of affordable, clean, and reliable electricity.” We have 16 generating facilities and over 1,400 circuit miles of transmissions lines that are all over New York State. NYPA also has a strong commitment to sustainability and promoting energy efficiency. About 80% of electricity, that is produced is from renewable hydropower and is pollution free. NYPA employs a large number of STEM professionals, such as Engineers and research scientists who work every day to develop new methods for power generation, transmission, and energy efficiency. In 2009, NYPA established Women in Power, an employee resource group whose mission is to support women at NYPA and to serve as role models for girls and women in STEM.
If you have any questions or would like to share photos of completed projects, please email us at Environmental.Justice@nypa.gov.
Once completed, to receive your patch, please contact Tianna Tyler or Alex DeRosa at Environmental.Justice@nypa.gov, or at (914) 287-3084.
Learn more about NYPA. Learn more about electricity, play our Electric City video game and learn about ways you can complete fun hands-on activities at home.
PSEG Long Island Patch
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To earn the PSEG Long Island Energy Patch, girls must complete 2 out of 4 requirements. When you complete the requirements, request your patches here.
Smithtown Historical Society Patch
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The Smithtown Historical Society is committed to the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of Long Island's heritage for the education and enjoyment of the public. We are stewards of 5 historic homes and 14 outbuildings in 3 locations, including our 20-acre main campus on Middle Country Rd, the Caleb Smith II home on N Country Rd, and the Obadiah Smith Home located on St. Johnland Road in Kings Park. We continue LI's agricultural history with our Rockwell Farm and Grow to Give Garden and offer family and adult programming that helps to bring the Smithtown and surrounding communities together for fun and learning.
When you complete the requirements, request your patches here.
SUNation Solar Patch
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Suffolk County Sheriff Patch
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Suffolk Credit Union Patch
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Sundaes Tour
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Tina Polenberg Photography Patch
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Touro Law Justice Patch
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By earning the Touro Law Center Justice Patch, girls will develop a sense of fairness, an understanding of why we have laws and how they can be changed when they don't work. Girls will learn how laws are designed to help people, and the role that lawyers and judges fill in the community.
To earn, girls must choose 2 out of 5 requirements to complete. Please note: some steps are required.
- Daisy & Brownie - When you complete the requirements, request your patches here.
- Junior, Cadette, Senior & Ambassador - Patch will be given during tour of the Touro Law Center.
Vitagliano Orthodontics Patch
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Tours are available at the West Islip Office location. (Tour will take approximately 1 hour.) For further information and to schedule a tour, contact Elisa at (631) 661-3025
