Activity Description: Youth create a simple handprint flag together to represent their group and display their teamwork.
Items Needed:
- Large piece of fabric, felt, or poster board for the flag
- Markers (regular, permanent, or fabric)
- Scissors
- Glue or tape
- Yarn or cord
- Hole punch
- (Optional) Stickers or patches for decoration
- (Optional) Wooden dowel or stick to hold the flag
Before the Meeting Starts:
- Prepare the flag base. (5 min)
- Lay out the fabric or poster board.
- Make sure there is space for each youth’s name and handprint.
Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 20–30 min):
- Add names and handprints. (8–10 min)
- Option 1: Youth trace their hand on the flag with markers. Write their name inside or near the handprint.
- Option 2: Have each youth trace and cut out their handprint on a separate piece of paper and glue the cut out on the flag.
- (Optional) Have each youth share one thing about themselves as they add their hand to the flag.
- Decorate the flag. (5–7 min)
- Add den/pack/troop number, or other symbols.
- (Optional) Use markers, stickers, or patches for decoration.
- Attach cords or ties. (3–4 min)
- Punch holes at the top corners. Tie yarn or cord through the holes to hang the flag. Hang the flag on a wall or tie it to a stick.
- Show the finished flag to the group. Bring the flag to each meeting. Add new decorations or handprints if new youth join.
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This activity does not meet any GSUSA Requirements
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Info Needed: Learn about the members of your den.
- Fulfills Step 1 of Lions Bobcat Lion requirements.
- Fulfills Step 1 of Tiger Bobcat Tiger requirements.
- Fulfills Step 1 of Wolf Bobcat Wolf requirements.
- Fulfills Step 1 of Bear Bobcat Bear requirements.
- Fulfills Step 1 of Webelos Bobcat Webelos requirements.
- Fulfills Step 2 of Arrow of Light Bobcat Arrow of Light requirements.
