Youth Activity Archive

Activity Description: Introduce the history of the Daisy program and then guide the youth through a historic self-care task from the original 1983 curriculum.

Items Needed:

• Supplies required for the chosen historical self-care activity
• (Optional) A photo or illustration of the original 1983 Daisy Leader Guidebook

Before the Meeting Starts:

1. Pick the activity to do during the meeting. (5–10 min)
   • Look at the options for the 1983 Daisy Leader Guide Self Care activities.
   • Decide on one and prepare the items needed.

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 30–50 min):

1. Explain the history. (5 min)
   • Share the history of how the Daisy program started in 1984 without any badges, even the petals. Explain that the first members still did fun activities and learned valuable skills.
   • Introduce the first Daisy Leader Guide which was published in 1983 and explain that they will try one of the exact same self-care tasks used back then.
2. Do the chosen activity. (20–45 min)
   • Follow the specific preparation and station steps for the selected task.
3. Quick review. (2–5 min).
   • Discuss how learning to care for oneself is a timeless skill. Ask how it feels to practice a tradition that is decades old.
   • (Optional) Award a simple participation token or stamp to mark the completion of the historic task.

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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
_{(Not an official GSUSA Group)}

Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
_{(Not an official GSUSA Group)}

See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
_{(No official Groups)}

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