The Badge Archive

Here are some activities tailored for middle and high schoolers to explore their individuality and celebrate all that they have to offer:

1. Compliment Circle

• What to Do: Have the scouts sit in a circle. Each scout takes turns saying something they admire or appreciate about another scout. You can encourage them to focus on personality traits, abilities, or accomplishments.
• Why It Works: Hearing positive words from peers boosts self-esteem and helps them see their worth through others’ eyes.

2. Vision Board Creation

• What to Do: Provide magazines, scissors, markers, and poster boards. Each scout creates a vision board that showcases their goals, dreams, and what makes them unique—sports they love, subjects they excel at, hobbies, future careers, etc.
• Why It Works: It helps them focus on their aspirations and see that they’re more than appearances—they have big dreams and strengths to pursue.

3. Strengths Spotlight

• What to Do: Scouts each draw or write about one thing they’re proud of accomplishing or one talent they have. Then, they share it with the group.
• Why It Works: Sharing personal strengths makes them reflect on their abilities and achievements, reinforcing the idea that their uniqueness makes them amazing.

4. Self-Portrait Art

• What to Do: Provide paper and art supplies. Have them create self-portraits—not based on what they look like but using symbols or drawings to represent their qualities, hobbies, and passions.
• Why It Works: Encourages self-expression and helps them visually represent who they are beyond outward appearance.

5. Kindness Challenge

• What to Do: Brainstorm ways they can use their strengths to make a positive impact on others. Ideas could include writing cards to a local nursing home, creating small crafts for others, or sharing words of encouragement.
• Why It Works: Helps them see how their talents and actions can influence the world around them in meaningful ways.

6. Mentorship Role Play

• What to Do: Pair up scouts and have each imagine mentoring someone younger than themselves. They’ll share advice based on lessons they’ve learned, such as their confidence journey or overcoming challenges.
• Why It Works: Encourages reflection on their personal growth and helps them identify the value they bring to others’ lives.

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