The Junior First Aid badge is part of the “Legacy” badge set introduced in 2011. It replaces the retired First Aid badge.
When a Girl Scout Junior has earned this badge, she will know how to help people who are sick or hurt.
Step 1: Learn the first steps to take in an emergency[]
- Make posters OR
- Create a skit OR
- Make a short video
Step 2: Talk to first responders[]
- Talk to an EMT or firefighter OR
- Talk to police officers OR
- Tour an emergency room or hospital
Dr. Angela Cirilli, MD
Dr. Angela Rose Cirilli is an emergency room doctor at Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York.
Step 3: Make a portable first aid kit[]
- Make a first aid kit that fits in your backpack OR
- Make a kit that hits in a car's glove box OR
- Make a personal kit
Step 4: Find out how to handle urgent first aid issues[]
- With your Junior friends, organize a panel discussion OR
- Research situations that require fast action OR
- Go on a field trip to an emergency room
Step 5: Know how to take care of someone who's sick[]
- Read about illnesses and how to treat them OR
- Visit a medical clinic OR
- Talk to family members and neighbors