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Juliette Low Birthday Giving Celebration

Fulfills Step 3 of GSUSA Daisy Petal – Considerate and Caring badge requirements.

Items Needed:

  • Donation items for participating organizations (brought by scouts or collected ahead of time).
  • Decorations (optional) for the donation drop-off area or meeting space.
  • Supplies for costumes or themed accessories (optional).
  • Treats for scouts and a special Service for Juliette patch.

Instructions:

  1. Set Up the Celebration Space:
    • Designate an area in your meeting space to collect donations.
    • Decorate the area with a fun and festive theme (e.g., balloons, streamers, or scout-made posters).
  2. Bring Donations:
    • Ask scouts to bring donations for community partners. Suggested items can vary depending on the organizations you’re supporting (e.g., food items, toiletries, or gently used clothing).
  3. Participating Organizations:
    • Choose one or more local organizations to support. Ideas include food banks, shelters, or community programs that align with the theme of giving.
  4. Celebrate Juliette Low’s Birthday:
    • Kick off the event with a brief story or discussion about Juliette Low and the importance of giving back.
    • Scouts can dress up in costumes or wear themed accessories to add a festive touch.
  5. Interactive Giving Games or Activities:
    • Create a fun activity, like a “giving relay,” where scouts take turns carrying donations to the collection area while dressed in silly accessories.
    • Lead a craft activity where scouts make thank-you cards or posters for the organizations receiving the donations.
  6. Closing the Celebration:
    • Hand out treats to scouts and distribute the Service for Juliette patch as a keepsake.
    • End with a reflection on the importance of giving back and how their donations will help others.

References:

Tia Kennard