The Badge Archive

Fulfills Step 3 of GSUSA Daisy Petal – Courageous and Strong badge requirements.

Items Needed:

• Two sheets of paper
• A marker
• (Optional) Props like a superhero crown or armor pieces

Prep Needed:

1. Write “Courageous and Strong” on one sheet of paper and “NOT Courageous and Strong” on the other.
2. Clear an open space in your meeting area and place one sign on each side of the space.

Instructions:

1. (Optional) Wear any superhero props you might have made or gathered.
2. Form a single-file line in the center of the open space.
3. Explain that you will call out scenarios, and scouts need to decide if the person in the scenario acted in a courageous and strong way or not.
   • If the action is courageous and strong, scouts should “fly” to the side with the “Courageous and Strong” sign.
   • If the action is not courageous or strong, scouts should “fly” to the side with the “NOT Courageous and Strong” sign.
4. Read out several scenarios and have scouts return to the center line for the next one.
5. (Optional) If scouts struggle to recognize some actions as courageous or strong, pause the activity and do a short role-play exercise to clarify.

Additional Connected Activities

• Super Hero cuffs craft
• Courage Crowns craft
• Superhero me drawing activity

Example Scenarios:

• A scout includes someone new in a game, even though others said no.
• A scout tries an unfamiliar activity, even though they feel nervous.
• A scout sees someone being teased but decides not to step in or say something.
• A scout helps a friend who got hurt by finding an adult for assistance.
• A scout skips an event they were excited about because they are worried they might not do well.
• A scout introduces themselves to kids in a new place to make friends.
• A scout notices a new classmate is sitting alone and invites them to join their group during snack time.
• A scout tries swimming for the first time, even though they are scared of the water.
• A scout sees their friend being excluded in a game and kindly asks the group to let everyone play.
• A scout comforts someone who is sad by giving them a hug or offering to play with them.
• A scout shares their crayons with someone who forgot theirs, even though they were worried they might not have enough.
• A scout helps clean up spilled toys in the classroom without being asked, showing responsibility and care.
• A scout asks for help from a teacher when they see someone hurt on the playground.
• A scout sings a song in front of the group during a meeting, even though they were nervous at first.
• A scout talks to someone they don’t know at a park and invites them to play together.
• A scout picks up litter they see outside, showing respect for nature and bravery in taking action.

References

Archived Copy of PDF from GSRV (River Valley) _{– Original PDF}