Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Scouts can participate in meaningful activities that show appreciation for veterans and fallen soldiers while learning about the importance of service and sacrifice.
GSUSA Badges That Tie into Memorial Day
Scouts can earn official GSUSA badges through activities that commemorate Memorial Day and foster a sense of civic responsibility:
- Citizen Badges – Scouts can learn about civic engagement, patriotism, and ways to support their communities. There are also Citizen Council Patch Programs.
- Community Service Badges – Organizing service projects, such as placing flags on veterans’ graves or writing letters to active-duty military members, can help scouts earn these badges.
- Outdoor Badges – Activities like hiking to historical sites or participating in outdoor ceremonies can tie into outdoor-themed badges.
- Leadership Awards – Scouts can take initiative in planning Memorial Day events, leading discussions, or organizing service projects.
Fun Patches for Memorial Day Activities
Scouts can earn fun patches while engaging in activities that honor Memorial Day.
Patch Programs
- American Patriotism – (Requirements Link, Purchase Link) by Girl Scouts of North Carolina Coastal Pines (GSNCCP)
- Honoring Our Veterans – (Requirements Link, Purchase Link) by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI)
- Pearl Harbor – (Requirements Link, Purchase Link) by Patchwork Designs
- WWII Remembrance – (No Requirements Link, Purchase Link) by Girl Scouts of Hawai’i (GSH)
- Community Service Badges – Organizing service projects, such as placing flags on veterans’ graves or writing letters to active-duty military members, can help scouts earn these badges.
- Check out this list of Memorial Day Service ideas!
Possible Fun Patches
- Memorial Day Service Patch – Awarded for participating in Memorial Day ceremonies, placing flags on graves, or learning about military history.
- Honoring Their Service by Girls Love Scouting
- Memorial Day by The Patch Corner
- Memorial Day (Various) by Advantage Emblem
- Memorial Day (Various) by GSUSA
- Memorial Day (Various) by GS News and Activities
- Wreath Making for Vets by Mad About Patches
- Patriotic-Themed Patches – For patriotic actions in honor of Memorial Day.
- Patriot (Various) by Advantage Emblem
- Proud to be an America by The Patch Corner
- Flag Ceremony by The Patch Corner
- Flag and Patriotic (Various) by Snappy Logos
- Military Appreciation Patches – Scouts can earn these by engaging in activities that support military families and veterans.
- A Scouts Tribute to the Brave by Mad About Patches
- I Assisted the Veterans by Create with DI
- I Assisted the Veterans by Patchwork Designs
- Military (Various) by Advantage Emblem
- Military (Various) by GSUSA
- Military (Various) by GS News and Activities
- Support Our Troops by The Patch Corner
- Thank You, We Salute You by Mad About Patches
Activities to Earn Fun Patches
Scouts of all ages can engage in these activities to earn their own fun patch while commemorating Memorial Day:
Elementary Scouts: Honoring and Learning
- Flag Placement – Visit a local cemetery and place flags on veterans’ graves as a sign of respect.
- Patriotic Crafts – Create red, white, and blue decorations, wreaths, or thank-you cards for veterans.
- Memorial Day Storytime – Read books or watch videos about Memorial Day to learn its significance.
- Parade Participation – March in a Memorial Day parade or help decorate a float.
- Moment of Silence – Observe a moment of silence and discuss why it’s important to honor fallen soldiers.
Teen Scouts: Service and Leadership
- Hosting a Fundraiser – Raise money for a veterans’ charity or military support organization.
- Organizing a Memorial Day Ceremony – Plan and lead a ceremony at a local park, school, or veterans’ center.
- Volunteering at a Veterans’ Organization – Help with events, assist veterans, or participate in fundraising efforts.
- Interviewing Veterans – Record stories from veterans to preserve their experiences and share them with the community.
- Community Cleanup – Beautify a local memorial site or cemetery as a service project.
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