The Badge Archive

Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA Daisy Petal – Courageous and Strong badge requirements.

Items Needed:

• None (just the group and their creativity!)

Instructions:

1. Each scout shares an example of bravery, acting it out for the group to guess what it is. Similar to charades, but talking is allowed. Scouts are not allowed to say outright what they are trying to act out.
2. It does not matter if the rest of the group figure it out, make sure there are cheers for the actors with claps, snaps, or other fun movements.

Variation

Charades: Scouts take turns acting them out without talking, while the group guesses.

Ideas for Bravery Acts

1. Trying Something New: Act out tasting a new food or playing with a new toy.
2. Helping a Friend: Pretend to help someone who has fallen or is feeling sad.
3. Standing Up for Someone: Show how to confidently stand in front of a friend who needs support.
4. Sharing with Others: Act out sharing toys or snacks with a friend.
5. Exploring the Unknown: Pretend to be brave while walking through a dark room or discovering a new place.
6. Speaking Up: Act out raising your hand to answer a question or asking for help when needed.
7. Facing Something Scary: Pretend to bravely look at a spider or talk to a new person.
8. Helping at Home: Mimic tidying toys or helping a parent with chores.
9. Being Brave at School: Act out making new friends or trying a challenging activity, like drawing or writing.
10. Overcoming Fear: Show how you might be brave when climbing a high ladder or jumping off a small step.
11. Rescuing a Pet: Pretend to help a lost puppy or scared kitten find its way home.
12. Helping Someone in Need: Act out offering a hand to someone who needs help carrying something heavy.
13. Trying a Sport: Pretend to kick a soccer ball or practice a new dance move bravely.
14. Climbing High: Mimic climbing a tree or stepping onto a tall playground structure with confidence.
15. Being Brave at Night: Act out looking up at stars or walking through the dark with a flashlight.
16. Standing Up for Yourself: Pretend to calmly and bravely say, “No, thank you,” or “That’s not kind” to someone.
17. Helping a Teacher or Parent: Act out bringing them something they need or helping clean up.
18. Facing a New Challenge: Pretend to start learning a new skill, like tying shoes or drawing a picture.
19. Taking Care of Nature: Act out picking up trash or planting a flower with care and bravery.
20. Encouraging a Friend: Pretend to cheer on a friend who is trying something new or facing a challenge.