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Shark Tank is a TV Show for entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas and get funding. While not a direct copy of the show, this meeting is similar in concept and scouts might recognize the name Shark Tank and relate to it.

Items Needed:

• A printed or projected list of 12–16 curated kid business ideas (see samples in the activity details)
• Blank index cards or half-sheets of paper
• Pencils, markers, or crayons
• (Optional) Timer and bell or chime
• Poster board or large paper (for each scout)
• Drawing materials (markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc.)
• A product idea or completed prototype
• Each scout’s completed Ad Poster or prototype
• 5 Steps to a Pitch by GSUSA (Optional – one per scout)
• (optional, for “judges”) Feedback slips or small notepads and pencils
• (optional) Simple table signs: “Presenters” and “Judges”

Meeting Outline

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 – Come up with an idea that makes life better AND Share your idea with others to get feedback AND Improve your idea

(Requirements 1, 2, & 3 Earned)

Action Needed: Idea Sparks – Pick & Pitch

Time Expected*: 25 minutes

Activity 2 – Share how your idea works

(Requirement 4 Earned)

Action Needed: Product Pitch Poster

Time Expected*: 20 minutes

Activity 3 – Pitch your idea to an audience

(Requirement 5 Earned )

Fun Activity: “Mini Shark Tank” Rotation

Time Expected*: 30 minutes

Meeting End

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

Scouts can do a Pick-Up Game until it’s time to go home.

Time Expected*: 5 minutes

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Total Time Expected*: 90 minutes

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General Notes

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

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