Lasting Help: Bat Box Helper

Note: Lasting Help is a service project that continues to benefit the community long after the original work is finished. This can be done by sharing knowledge or creating something permanent. This could be a structure or program that another organization will continue to do after the original set up is complete.

Activity Description: Assisting in assembling a kit or decorating a ready-made box provides a safe daytime home for bats.

Items Needed:

Pre-made bat box or easy-to-assemble kit
(Optional) Nature-safe paints or stain
(Optional) Paintbrushes or stain cloths
(Optional) Sandpaper
(Optional) Screwdriver or assembly tools

Before the Meeting Starts:

Pick a Bat Box/House design. (5 min)
- There are a variety of designs (See Bat Houses). Pick one that works for your youth group.
Get Bat Box/House ready. (15–50 min).
- Get all supplies ready and prepped for easy assembly by the youth group, or make the bat box for the youth group to do finishing touches on.

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 30 min):

Discuss why bats need a dark and safe place to sleep. (5 min).
- Bats require safe, dark places to sleep during the day, and any materials used on the box must be safe for the environment.
Help finish the Bat Box/House. (15–50 min).
- Help an adult assemble the bat box kit if it is not pre-made. They can assist by handing the correct pieces or tools to the adult.
- (Optional) Sand any rough edges on the wood pieces to make them smooth.
- (Optional) Decorate the outside of the bat box using nature-safe paint or stain. Remind them to leave the inside of the box unpainted.

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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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Published on June 4, 2026. Author:

Tia Kennard

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