Fulfills Step 3 of GSUSA Uniquely Us badge requirements.
Info Needed: Scouts brainstorm and share positive traits that have nothing to do with appearance, celebrating what makes each person great in their own way. They create a superhero identity that highlights a non-physical strength and shows what makes them uniquely powerful.
Items Needed:
- One VTK My Super Self by GSUSA or blank paper per scout
- Pencils or pens
Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 15–30 minutes):
- Brainstorm Personal Superpowers (5–7 minutes)
- Scouts think of something they’re good at that doesn’t involve appearance.
- Examples: cheering up friends, solving puzzles, being dependable.
- (Optional) Share ideas as a group before writing.
- Create a Superhero Identity (10–12 minutes)
- Scouts fill out their “My Super Self” sheet or create their own on blank paper.
- Include: superhero name, superpower, motto, favorite pose, and signature move.
- Encourage creativity with names and moves that reflect their strengths.
- Scouts fill out their “My Super Self” sheet or create their own on blank paper.
- (Optional) Share and Celebrate (5–10 minutes)
- Scouts present their superhero identity to the group.
- Group celebrates each scout’s superpower with claps, cheer moves, or superhero poses.
- Remind scouts that the best powers come from how they treat others and what they love to do.
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