Category: Active Play & Social Connection
Strengthens friendships, confidence, and troop spirit through shared fun.
These activities bring the energy—fostering movement, laughter, teamwork, and a sense of belonging. From silly games to trust-building challenges, they help scouts build community while having a blast.
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Wigalow Song Introduction
Youth sing the Wigalo song together to learn each other’s names in a fun way.
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A Quiet Sign
Youth learn and practice a “Quiet Sign” chosen by the group to signal when it is time to stop and listen.
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Games – Back to Back Drawing Relay
Youth try to draw based by the feeling of the original drawing on their back, without words.
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Games – Back to Back Drawing
One youth describes a simple drawing they make while their partner, sitting back-to-back, tries to recreate it without looking.
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Games – Team Words
Youth play a team game by forming letters with their hands or bodies to spell words for others to guess.
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Clay Art – Cookies About Me
Youths mold clay into cookie shapes and imprint designs that represent something about themselves.
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Games – Pictionary Telephone
Youths work in teams of three to recreate a drawing without the drawer seeing the original image.
