2011 – Petal – Courageous and Strong – Activity List

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Activity Ideas

Listed under each requirement

Step 1 – Find examples of courage and strength

Find an example of courage (character from book/movie/show, OR a woman in the community/world).

RECOMMENDED: Game: Bravery Ball

All Activities:

Bravery Prompts
Learn about Malala Yousafzai _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}
Learn about JGL and use the Juliette Gordon Low Trivia Questions
Craft: Courageous Scene _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}
Game: Bravery Ball – Youths take turns sharing brave moments while passing a soft object around the circle.
Storytime: Read or Watch a Courage Story

Step 2 – Honor courageous and strong people

Honor courageous and strong people (make medal OR thank you card).

RECOMMENDED: Craft: Make a Medal of Honor

All Activities:

GSEMA JGL Birthday Booklet
Craft: Heartfelt Greeting Card – Thank You cards to send to overseas troops serving our country OR Courage Cards _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}
Craft: Make a Medal of Honor _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}

Step 3 – Practice being courageous and strong

Practice being courageous and strong (try a new outdoor activity, OR learn what to do when they see bullying).

RECOMMENDED: Superhero Fly

All Activities:

Flashlight Egg Hunt
Scout-Led Obstacle Course
Superhero Fly
What Would You Do? _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}

Other Suggestions

Talk about Fire Prevention. Plan and Participate in a Fire Drill.
FEMA Family Communication Plan
Try something new:
- A new outdoor activity _{((Similar to VTK/Handbook Suggestion))}
- A new sport or game
- Anything to step outside your comfort zone
- New group activity – Caroling or Archery
Try at least three new repeat and answer songs
New food taste test (Try at least two new foods)
- Do a Jellybean taste test challenge.
Mystery Box
Take turns teaching their Girl Scout sisters something new such as how to do a cartwheel or a special handclap or song.
Think of a song, poem, quote, or pledge that helps you feel courageous and strong and sing/recite it every morning for a week.
Work a cookie booth. Taking to new people is a big step!

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For pre-planned meeting plans by others – see the Daisy Petal – Courageous and Strong page.

Field Trips

Make sure all requirements are met when going or have a pre-field trip meeting to hit the requirements.

Fireman or Policeman
Karate Instructor

Guest Speakers

Make sure all requirements are met when there are there or have a meeting before or after the guest speaker to hit the requirements.

Visit a fire or police station. Ask a firefighter or police officer to talk with your group about being courageous and strong.
Visit a karate class.

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Daisy Petals – Activity Lists

(Troops who want to pick their own activities and make their own meeting plan)

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Tia Kennard