Games – Bravery Ball

Activity Description: Youths take turns sharing brave moments while passing a soft object around the circle.


Items Needed:

  • A soft ball or object to use as the “Bravery Ball”

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 10–12 min):

  1. Begin the sharing circle (10–12 min)
    • Sit in a circle as a group. Make sure everyone can see and hear each other.
    • Place the Bravery Ball in the center.
    • One Youth picks up the Bravery Ball and shares a time they were brave or saw someone else being brave.
    • After sharing, they pass the ball to the next Youth.
    • Continue until every Youth has had a turn.

Optional Reflection:

  1. Reflect as a group (2–4 min)
    • Talk briefly about how bravery can look different for everyone.
    • Encourage Youth to notice brave actions in everyday life.

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Info Needed for Badge Requirements: Scouts find an example of courage or strength.

This activity does not meet any Scouting America Requirements.

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