The Badge Archive

Items Needed

• A tray or flat surface
• 15-20 small objects (e.g., a pencil, coin, button, etc.)
• A cloth or towel to cover the tray
• Paper and pens for each Scout

Instructions

1. Arrange the objects on the tray and allow Scouts to observe them for 30-60 seconds.
2. Cover the tray with the cloth and remove it from view.
3. Scouts write down as many items as they can remember.
4. Reveal the tray and compare their lists to the actual objects.
5. The Scout with the most correct items wins the round.

Variations

• Timed Observation: Reduce the observation time for added difficulty.
• Object Removal: Remove one item while the tray is covered and ask Scouts to identify the missing object.
• Team Play: Divide Scouts into teams to collaborate on their lists.

–

For More Fun Ideas and Plans

for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts

This is a supportive Facebook community for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout leaders. Whether you’re seeking advice, fresh ideas, or meeting plans, you’re in the right place! Let’s inspire each other, share our experiences, and make every troop meeting a memorable adventure.

for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Scouts

This is a supportive community for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scout leaders. This group offers solutions to keep older scouts engaged in scouting amidst their busy lives. Share strategies, tackle challenges, and exchange ideas for fun, meaningful activities that resonate with teens and build lasting connections.

Find out how you can support The Badge Archive!

–

• Return to Game Time

–

References:

• Rainbow, Guider. “Kim’s Game.” The Guider’s Guild, 21 July 2020, theguidersguild.org/2020/07/21/kims-game/. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.