Ceremony: Birdbath Award

This is an optional Ceremony for after scouts have completed:

Step 3: Choose an Early Self Care activity

Ceremony Description: A short ceremony where each scout receives their Birdbath Award and shares ways they care for animals and themselves.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Leader Guidebook (page 12) defines the Birdbath Award as the first requirement, stating “Animals need care; I need care. I can do both,” followed by the Red Robin Award for teaching others and the Tula Award for gaining courage in that teaching. The Badge Archive sees the Tula Award as a copy of the Red Robin and recommends a revised earning sequence. In this recommended order, the Red Robin Award is earned first to learn about animal care and connecting that we need care just like the animals we love. The Birdbath Award is earned second by learning how to care for ourselves, and the Tula Award is earned last upon completion of the Take Action Project.

Items Needed:

Birdbath awards, one for each scout

Before the Ceremony:

Place awards in an easy‑to‑reach spot

Formation:

Scouts stand in a circle.
Leaders stand inside or beside the circle.

Ceremony Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 15–20 min):

Leader welcomes scouts and explains the meaning of the Birdbath Award. (1 min)
- Leader: You earned the Birdbath Award by learning about each other and learning how you can care for yourself.
Leader invites each scout to share. (10–15 min)
- Leader asks each scout one thing they enjoy doing and one way they can care for themselves by themselves.
Leader presents each scout with their Birdbath Award. (1 min)
- Leader hands an award to each scout.
- Leader: Congratulations on earning your Birdbath Award.
Leader explains the next step in the Journey. (1 min)
- Leader: Your next step is to do your Take Action project to earn the Tula Award.

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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
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Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
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See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
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Published on April 18, 2026. Author:

Tia Kennard

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Disclaimer: The information published on Youth Activity Archive and The Badge Archive is built from the references listed below. These sources demonstrate that our content is grounded in facts and research, not opinion or speculation. Readers may consult them directly when looking for additional material.

Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals! Pt. 3.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
Takahama, Valerie, et al. How to Guide Girl Scout Daisies through 5 Flowers, 4 Stories, 3 Cheers for Animals. Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2010. pp. 12, 52, 94, 107.