The Badge Archive

Fulfills Step 1 of GSUSA Mind, Body, Me badge requirements.

Info Needed: Physical experiences can impact emotional health. Whether through energetic movement or calming self-care, scouts can activate natural mood boosters and feel more mentally balanced.

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Items Needed:

• Paper
• Pencils or pens
• (Optional) Music player or speakers
• (Optional) Timer or stopwatch
• (Optional) Cones, sidewalk chalk, or tape for marking zones or stations

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 30–40 min):

1. Reflect and record starting mood. (Estimated Time: 5 min)
   • Scouts jot down how they’re feeling physically and mentally.
   • Encourage noting energy level, emotions, and body sensations.
2. Try a Mood Circuit. (Estimated Time: 20–25 min)
   • Create 4–5 movement stations with options like:
     • Jumping jacks or high knees.
     • Yoga poses or stretches.
     • Dance-along or freestyle movement.
     • Fast walking laps or stair climbs.
     • (Optional) A chill zone with breathing or plank holds.
   • Scouts rotate every 3–5 minutes based on comfort and intensity.
   • Leaders can adapt timing or movement based on space and ability.
3. Record post-activity reflections. (Estimated Time: 5–7 min)
   • Scouts journal how they feel now compared to earlier.
   • What movement felt best? What surprised them?
4. (Optional) Explore movement goals. (Estimated Time: 2–3 min)
   • Scouts may write down one physical activity they’d like to try more regularly or one benefit they noticed.