Category: Personal Growth
Encourages confidence, self-awareness, and values-driven behavior.
These activities empower scouts to explore identity, express emotions, develop empathy, and grow into kind, capable, thoughtful individuals. Whether reflecting quietly or leading boldly, they build inner strength and integrity along the way.
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Reward System: Simple Honor Board
Youth create a simple honor board using cords and beads to track attendance, achievements, and positive behavior.
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Reward System: Marble Jar
Youth earn group rewards by adding marbles to a jar for positive behavior during meetings.
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S.Am. Protect Children – Cubs
Youth complete six short safety activities with their adult guardian from the Scouting America Cub Scout parent’s guide booklet.
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Clay Art – Cutting Line
Youths practice making clay shapes and learn how the 5S system helps workers stay organized.
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Games – Affirmative Fold Up
Youths write kind words about each other in a rotating compliment circle.
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Games – Team Distribution
There are two main methods to distribute teams. One allows equal team distribution and the other results in random team sizes: Methods for Equal Distribution of Teams These methods help leaders choose teams that are equal in size, but help randomize who is on what team. Methods for Random Team Sizes These methods help leaders…
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“It” Bag
Activity Description: Youths take turns being “it” using a fair rotation system that ensures everyone gets a chance. Items Needed: Before the Activity: Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 2–3 min):
