Youth Activity Archive

Activity Description: Youths work in teams to create words from each letter in a word that describe their group.

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Items Needed:

• Paper with the chosen word written vertically for each team of 2-3 youths
• Pencils, markers, or crayons
• (Optional) Timer
• (Optional) Paper with a different word

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 10–20 min):

1. Divide into teams. (1–2 min)
   • Youth form two or three teams.
   • Give each team a paper with the chosen word written vertically. (i.e. “BROWNIES”, “JUNIORS”, “WOLVES”, or “BEARS”)
2. Create words for each letter. (3–10 min)
   • Teams think of a word for each letter that describes their group and write the words next to the letters on the paper.
   • (Optional) Give them a time limit and start a timer for 2 minutes.
3. Share ideas with the group. (4–6 min)
   • Each team takes turns sharing their words.
4. (Optional) Reflect on group identity. (4–6 min)
   • Youth share how it feels to be part of the group.
5. (Optional) Try a different word. (5–6 min)
   • Repeat the activity using a different word.

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This activity does not meet any Scouting America Requirements