Youth Activity Archive

Activity Description: Youth explore different cookie business team roles and practice them through creative role-play.

Items Needed:

• Pen and paper to write role descriptions
• (Optional) Paper and coloring supplies
• (Optional) Play money
• (Optional) Cookie packages or flavor cards
• (Optional) Table for booth setup
• (Optional) Decorations and signs for booth practice
• (Optional) Older youth or adult leaders to act as experts

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 20–25 min):

1. Brainstorm team roles. (5–6 min)
   • As a group, list possible roles that would have a title and a responsibility (see sample list below for ideas).
   • Discuss how the roles worked together as a team.
2. (Optional) Explore one role. (5–6 min)
   • Youth select a role they would like to try. Write or draw what the role does and why it is important.
3. Practice roles in action. (8–10 min)
   • Set up a pretend booth or troop activity space. Youth act out their chosen roles:
     • Salesperson greets and explains cookie flavors.
     • Money Helper practices giving change with play money.
     • Poster Maker designs a sign for the booth.
     • Goal Tracker updates a chart or bottle with progress.
     • Cheer Captain encourages the group.
     • Practice Customer pretends to buy cookies.
4. (Optional) Get feedback. (3–4 min)
   • Invite older youth or adult leaders to give suggestions based off the role-play. Talk about what roles could be added or improved for next time.

Sample Team Roles for Cookie Sellers

• Salesperson – Talks to family, friends, or neighbors about cookies and takes orders.
• Booth Seller – Works at the booth with one other Youth, greeting customers and handing out cookies.
• Money Helper – Practices handling play money during troop activities and helps count change with adult guidance.
• Goal Tracker – Marks progress on posters, charts, or “goal bottles” to show how many boxes have been sold.
• Poster Maker – Designs signs or posters to display at booths or share with customers.
• Cheer Captain – Leads the troop in cheering or encouraging each other when sales are slow.
• Cookie Counter – Helps count cookie packages before and after booth sales.
• Delivery Helper – Assists with organizing and carrying cookie packages when delivering to family or friends.
• Thank‑You Note Writer – Creates thank‑you cards or drawings for customers.
• Community Idea Scout – Suggests ways the troop can use cookie money to give back.
• Role Switcher – Rotates between small tasks (greeting, holding signs, handing cookies) during booth practice.
• Record Keeper – Helps write down sales numbers or tally votes during troop decision‑making.
• Decorations Designer – Creates booth decorations, signs, or table displays.
• Practice Customer – Pretends to be a customer during troop role‑play so sellers can practice.
• Cookie Flavor Expert – Learns the cookie flavors and helps explain them to customers.

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This activity does not meet any Scouting America Requirements

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This activity does not meet any Scouting America Requirements

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