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Activity Description: Decorate a mask and show it off, then learn how masks can hide our true selves.

Items Needed:

• Blank masks (paper or plastic)
  • See Mask Making for different styles of mask making
• Decorating supplies (markers, paint, stickers, etc.)
• Optional: Craft tools (glue, scissors, glitter)

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 20–40 min):

1. Make or Decorate Masks (5–20 mins):
   • Provide each youth with a blank mask (or supplies to make a mask) and decorating supplies. Encourage them to design their mask however they like.
2. Show and Tell (10–15 mins):
   • Each youth wears their new mask and explains why they made it that way.
3. Reflection (5 mins):
   • Discuss how a mask can symbolize a lie. When we wear a mask we could be hiding our true selves. Masks are often used to pretend to be someone we’re not. Taking off a mask can represent being honest and authentic.
   • Encourage scouts to share how it feels to be their true, honest selves.

This activity does not meet any Scouting America Requirements.

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