Scout Sash and Merit Badges

Scout Sash and Wilderness Explorer Badges

by Jason Tan Liwag

 

Materials:

• Cartolina (different colors)
• Yarn (different colors)
• White Paper Circles (varying sizes - can be made with oslo paper, bond paper or even cartolina; make IN BULK)
• Scissors
• Coloring Materials
• Double-sided tape/glue/tape
• Optional: Ribbons/Ribbon-like material

Detailed Instructions:

Scout Sash:

1. Measure your kid's torso diagonally (how he would wear the sash) and cut a width of cartolina according to the measurement you made
2. Punch two holes on the opposite ends of this cartolina
3. Attach the appropriately colored yarn onto those two ends

Merit Badges:

1. Get appropriately-sized white paper circles (can also be made with cartolina)
2. Ask your child about his/her experiences and make badges that reflect those experiences; you can ask them to create badges about likes and dislikes as well
3. Stick these badges using tape or glue onto the scout sash
4. MAKE MORE AND MORE as you get to know your kid! Make another one with your experience with him and give it to him

Challenge:
We encourage kids to interact with one another so THIS IS THE CHALLENGE: Make a badge or two for the kid on the other bed/for other kids


When is the Structured Activity Perfect for: 

• February
• August
• October
• November 

Type of Output of the Structured Activity: 
Material Output/ Arts and Crafts

Level of Difficulty:
Medium (30-45 minutes)

Gender Applicability:
Both

Age Group:
Possibly enjoyable for 0-15; though applicable to all ages

Possible Alternative Material/s:
Can use colored paper for the badges as well

Problems Previously Encountered:

• If the kid is not wearing clothes, it might contribute to him/her not being able to make it or his/her sweat might make the product crumble

Occasion/s when structured activity is most appropriate:

• Any event with costumes such as Halloween

Link for Russel's Badges:

http://zeezeezeez.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/up-russels-badges/