The Badge Archive

These activities are simple, hands-on, and emphasize values like kindness, community service, and teamwork, which align with Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. They allow scouts of all ages to actively contribute in meaningful yet manageable ways, fostering a sense of empathy and civic responsibility.

1. Create Thank-You Cards: Write notes of appreciation for community helpers like firefighters, police officers, or healthcare workers.
2. Organize a Food Drive: Collect non-perishable items to donate to local food banks or shelters.
3. Neighborhood Cleanup: Pick up litter or help beautify a local park or community space.
4. Make Care Packages: Assemble hygiene kits or snack packs for homeless shelters or individuals in need.
5. Help at a Community Center: Volunteer to sort donations, organize supplies, or assist with events.
6. Create Posters for Kindness: Design colorful posters with messages about unity, peace, and kindness to display in schools or community centers.
7. Host a Book Collection: Gather books for donation to libraries, schools, or shelters.
8. Spread Positivity: Write uplifting notes or make crafts to brighten someone’s day and distribute them to neighbors or senior centers.
9. Participate in a Local Service Event: Join an existing community service project organized in honor of MLK Day.
10. Educate Others: Share Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by reading about his life and creating a presentation or art project to inspire others.
11. Create Bird Feeders: Make simple bird feeders to hang in local parks as an act of care for the environment.
12. Plant Flowers or Trees: Help plant greenery in your community to promote sustainability and beautification.
13. Volunteer with Younger Children: Help with educational activities or crafts at a daycare or youth center.
14. Decorate Stones with Messages: Paint stones with positive messages and place them around the community to inspire kindness.
15. Help Organize Donations: Sort items at a donation center or shelter to make it easier for staff to distribute them.

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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts

Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
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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

Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
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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!

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• Return to the Daisy Badge List.
• Return to the Brownie Badge List.
• Return to the Junior Badge List.
• Return to the Cadette Badge List.
• Return to the Senior Badge List.
• Return to the Ambassador Badge List.

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Return to the Small Acts Patch Program

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