Youth Activity Archive

Activity Description: Youth share examples of doing their best and learn that effort and practice help them grow.

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Items Needed:

• (Optional) Open space for the group to sit in a circle

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 10–15 min):

1. Gather the group into a circle. (1–2 min)
   • Make sure everyone can see and hear each other.
2. Talk about doing your best. (2–3 min)
   • Explain that only the youth can know when they have done their best. Remind them that doing nothing is never doing their best.
   • Share one example as a leader.
3. Give time to think. (2–3 min)
   • Youth will need to give short examples of times they tried their hardest. Encourage them to think about home, school, or group activities.
     • “When did you work really hard at something?”
     • “Have you ever tried your best to help someone?”
     • “Did you ever practice something until you got better at it?”
4. Let each youth share their story. (5–8 min)
   • Youth briefly explain what happened, what they did, and how it made them feel.
   • Keep stories short so everyone has a turn.
   • (Optional) Youth also explain why it is important to do your best.

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This activity does not meet any GSUSA Requirements

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Leaders – please be aware of double dipping and make your own informed choice.

Info Needed: Share a memory of when you demonstrated “Do Your Best.”

• Fulfills Step 3 of Lions Bobcat Lion requirements.
• Fulfills Step 5 of Tiger Bobcat Tiger requirements.
• Fulfills Step 6 of Wolf Bobcat Wolf requirements.

Info Needed: Share a memory of when you demonstrated “Do Your Best” AND explain why it is important to do your best.

• Fulfills Step 7 of Bear Bobcat Bear requirements.