BADGESTORIES LEARNING LIFE SKILLS AND BUILDING CONFIDENCE The goal of every AHG Troop is to provide girls with a balanced program, which progresses with the girl - increasing in challenge and skill as she grows in maturity and knowledge. Building on skills they’ve learned during their years
in previous Program Levels, girls can earn badges multiple times by working on them again at various ages. This balanced programming model provides an opportunity for a deeper understanding of valuable life skills. The AHG Program
offers girls 93 different badge options in six Frontiers of skill—Heritage, Family Living, Arts, Outdoor Skills, Personal WellBeing, and Science & Technology.
ARCHERY BADGE The bow and arrow have played an important part in human history. In ancient times, archery proved an efficient method for hunting. Today the sports of target archery and bow hunting are practiced and enjoyed around the world. The following badge requirements will introduce you to the rules, terms, and skills of target archery. AHG Troops do a phenomenal job connecting with their local communities through service opportunities, fundraising, new member recruitment, and yes, even badge work! When it comes to learning life skills through AHG Badges, there is tremendous value in connecting girls with area professionals to learn from the best. The girls of AR1024 culminated their Archery Badge work with a private class at a local Archery Shooting Range in Springdale, AR. They were able to complete the over two-hour class completely free of charge, but the skills and memories the girls gained are invaluable! From the safety guidelines and physical skills for archery to different types of bows and local archery laws, these girls came away with a new wealth of knowledge of the sport and confidence in themselves.
CARING FOR CREATION BADGE
God has created a beautiful world for us to enjoy! We must learn to be good stewards of His gift of nature for the benefit of our safety, our enjoyment, and for future generations.
The warmer months inspire AHG Troops to explore and enjoy God’s glorious creation! OH3722 took advantage of the opportunity to teach their Tenderhearts and Pathfinders about diligently caring for our planet through a recycling presentation from Mr. Randall, a community member in the recycling industry. Mr. Randall taught girls the valuable (and catchy!) practice of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” According to Tenderheart Unit Level Leader Jenny Jackson, they learned “that we can recycle more than we realize, especially metals.” The lesson artfully weaved together the realities that God’s provision for us is abundant and it is our collective responsibility to take care of the world He’s given us. As a lasting gift reminder, each girl received a recycling t-shirt in addition to the Caring for Creation Badge to wear proudly on her vest! 14 | AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS
