A Summer Challenge is a fun and engaging way for scouts to stay active, explore new interests, and earn patches during the summer months. These challenges, offered by different councils and organizations, provide scouts with structured activities to complete independently or with their troop.
Examples of Summer Challenges
- Outdoor & Adventure Challenges – Hiking, camping, backyard explorations.
- STEM & Learning Challenges – Science experiments, technology projects, and research activities.
- Service-Based Challenges – Volunteer projects, community cleanups, and kindness initiatives.
- Screen-Free Challenges – Encouraging scouts to unplug and engage in hands-on activities.
Scout leaders can choose challenges that fit their troop’s interests and abilities, making summer a season of discovery and growth! 🌞
Links to Challenges
There are many Summer Challenges available from different councils or organizations. Here are a few:
- GSAZCP Get Outdoors Challenge
- GSBD 2024 Summer Challenge
- GSCI 2025 Backyard Challenge Summer Edition
- GSCP2P S’mores Summer Fun Challenge (Patch Request Form Link)
- GSCSNJ One Million Miles Walking Challenge
- GSCSNJ 2025 Summer STEM Challenge
- GSCTX Summer Challenge
- GSEIWI Summer Screen Break Challenge
- GSMN 2025 The Great Outdoors Summer Challenge
- GSNorCal Summer Activity Challenge
- GSNWI Backyard Challenge
- GSSC Summer Bucket List Challenge
- GSUSA Girls Love the Outdoors Challenge
- History Pinned Challenge
- Making Friends Summer Challenge for Older Girls
- Making Friends Summer Challenge for Younger Girls
- Stemily Studios 2025 Summer Bucket List Challenge
See also the different Book Clubs and Reading Programs – many aimed for Summer!
Just the Fun Patches
Create your own challenge and find a patch that fits your troop!
- 2023 Summer Bucket List Patch by Mad About Patches
- No Bummer Summer (Various) by Advantage Emblem
- No Bummer Summer (Various) by GS News and Activities
- Seasons of Fun by Girls Love Scouting
- Summer Adventure Patch Kit by Create with DI
- Summer Challenge (Various) by Making Friends
- Summer Bucket List (Various) by Advantage Emblem
- Summer Bucket List (Various) by GS News and Activities
- Summer Scrapbook by Mad About Patches
Why Participate in a Summer Challenge?
- Encourages outdoor adventures – Many challenges focus on nature, hiking, or outdoor skills.
- Promotes learning and creativity – STEM, history, and crafting challenges allow scouts to try new things.
- Builds confidence and independence – Scouts set goals and complete activities at their own pace.
- Provides a sense of accomplishment – Earning fun patches and completing challenges adds to their scouting experience.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
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