The Badge Archive

This section is for those activities that take a bit more planning but offer a big payoff in fun.

You’ll need to gather some materials, set up the space, and maybe spend a few minutes preparing, but the results are worth it. These games are great for making a memorable impression!

• Craft: Animal Hide-and-Seek: Scouts create crafts inspired by hidden animals and their environments.
• Animal Track Match: Scouts match animal tracks to corresponding animals in a guessing game.
• Centipede Ski Challenge – Team Building: Scouts coordinate their movements to “ski” together on wooden planks, promoting trust and cooperation.
• Honest Egg Hunt: A playful egg hunt with surprises promoting honesty and teamwork.
• Just One Word – Team Building: Scouts work together to express a concept using just one word.
• Kids Treasure Hunt: Simple and engaging treasure hunts tailored for younger Scouts.
• Kim’s Game: Scouts memorize and recall objects from a collection after a quick observation.
• Minefield – Team Building: Scouts navigate a space blindfolded while following safe directions from teammates.
• Musical Chairs: Scouts move around chairs to music and race to sit when it stops.
• Progressive Art: Scouts collaborate to create artwork that evolves with each contributor’s additions.
• Scavenger Hunt Hikes: Scouts search for items in nature or themed objects during a group hike.
• Scout Hunt Bingo: A bingo-style game where Scouts find items or complete tasks on a list.
• Target Ball: Scouts rotate roles as roller, kicker, and retriever while aiming a ball at set targets to build coordination and footwork.
• Treasure Talkers: Scouts share clues or riddles to help the group find hidden treasures.
• Trust Circle: Scouts build trust by safely catching and supporting one another in physical activities.
• Unplugged Amongst Us: A group mystery game encouraging communication and deduction without devices.

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