The Badge Archive

2011 – Uniquely Us – Basic Plan

Basic Meeting Plans are designed to have minimal supplies and still hit the GSUSA Requirements. Most meetings can be done in a 90 minute time frame.

This Badge Requires Two 90 minute meetings

Meeting One Outline

Items Needed:

  • Physical Skills List (printed or written on a board) – See sample below
  • Open space to try out movements safely
  • (Optional) Stickers, dots, or checkmarks for tracking
  • (Optional) Paper and crayons or pencils for reflection

Full instructions for each activity are found on the connected links. This outline shows the recommended order of activities for a nice flow from one activity to the next.

Meeting Start

Always plan for 5-10 minutes to allow scouts to arrive and your troop’s opening routines.

Time Expected*:
10 minutes

Activity 1 – Practice self-kindness (sharing compliments OR writing self-affirmations) and avoiding the comparison trap.

(Requirement 2 Earned)

Time Expected*:
20 minutes

Games: Compliment Circle – Scouts sit in a circle and take turns giving thoughtful compliments to one another, recognizing kindness and celebrating the unique strengths of their peers.

Activity 2 – Explore what makes your body unique by trying physical talents and celebrate what it can do (write OR share).

(Requirement 1 Earned)

Time Expected*:
40 minutes

Try Out Physical Skills – Scouts explore different movement skills (from balance to flexibility) and reflect on how each body has its own strengths by trying, modifying, and celebrating physical activities together.

If you have extra time: Scouts can make new challenges for the Try Out Physical Skills activity until it’s time to go home.

Meeting End

Always plan for 5-10 minutes for clean up and Closing Routines

Time Expected*:
10 minutes

Total Time Expected*: 80 minutes

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Meeting Two Outline

Items Needed:

  • Small index cards or half sheets of paper (one per scout)
  • Pens, pencils, or markers
  • (Optional) stickers or crayons for decoration
  • “Boundary Scenario” cards (printed or written on slips of paper)
  • Two labeled areas in the room: “Crosses a Boundary” and “Respects a Boundary”
  • (Optional) Tape or floor markers to define movement zones
  • “Things That Connect Us” trait cards or slips (printed or prepared in advance)
  • Open space for movement (indoor or outdoor)
  • (Optional) markers, stickers, or dot labels

Full instructions for each activity are found on the connected links. This outline shows the recommended order of activities for a nice flow from one activity to the next.

Meeting Start

Always plan for 5-10 minutes to allow scouts to arrive and your troop’s opening routines.

Time Expected*:
10 minutes

Activity 3 – Explore beyond your body on what makes you who you are, like kindness, creativity, and personality (personal posters OR non-physical “superpower”).

(Requirement 3 Earned)

Time Expected*:
15 minutes

Me Beyond My Body Card – Scouts create a personalized identity card that highlights their strengths, personality, and kindness, celebrating who they are beyond appearances.

Activity 4 – Learn how to speak kindly about yourself, set clear boundaries, and use words to show respect for your body and others (role-play OR body appreciation circle).

(Requirement 4 Earned)

Time Expected*:
25 minutes

Games: Boundary Scenario – Scouts sort real-life scenarios into “respects” or “crosses” a body boundary using movement and discussion to learn how to recognize and respond to respectful behavior.

Activity 5 – Celebrate how each person is one-of-a-kind while exploring the ways we’re all connected (All About Me collage OR Web of Connections).

(Requirement 5 Earned)

Time Expected*:
20 minutes

Things That Connect Us – Scouts stand in a circle and respond to trait cards that reflect personality, interests, and experiences, building connection through shared strengths while celebrating what makes each person unique.

If you have extra time: Scouts change the Things That Connect Us Circle into a Simple Circle Movement Game of their choice until it’s time to go home.

Meeting End

Always plan for 5-10 minutes for clean up and Closing Routines

Time Expected*:
10 minutes

Total Time Expected*: 80 minutes

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For pre-planned meeting plans by others – see the Uniquely Us page.
To choose your own activities – see the Uniquely Us Activity List.

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General Notes

  • The Basic Plans from The Badge Archive are designed to earn one official GSUSA badge per level per meeting to remain budget-friendly.
  • Some badges require two meetings to complete. This allows scouts to fully enjoy the activities while keeping costs low by only needing one GSUSA badge for every two meetings.
  • For troops that wish to give scouts a badge or patch for every meeting, a fun patch can be awarded during one of the two sessions. Scouts attending only one meeting can earn the fun patch, while those attending both will receive both the fun patch and the GSUSA badge.

*Time Expected*

  • The time estimates provided by The Badge Archive are based on the writer’s personal experience and are meant as a guideline.
  • Troops may take more or less time depending on their scouts’ abilities and interests. Plan your meetings accordingly to suit your troop’s unique needs.

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Tia Kennard