Social Distancing 2020 Patch Program®

MakingFriend Patch Program®Girl Scout Social Distancing 2020 Fun PatchThis 2″ iron-on embroidered patch is part of our patch program®.

According to the CDC, limiting face-to-face contact with others is the best way to reduce the spread of coronavirus disease. Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home.

To practice social or physical distancing:

  • Stay at least 6 feet (2 meters) from other people
  • Do not gather in groups
  • Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings

Suggestions for how younger girls can earn the Social Distancing patch:

Learn what social distancing means to you.
Mark off 6 feet with tape or chalk. Stand 6 feet apart from someone in your family. Move to a different spot and make your best guess at six feet. Measure the distance. Were you close? Practice until you can guess 6 feet.

Think of three ways to stay connected with your friends and extended family without seeing them face to face.

Suggestions for how pre-teens and teens can earn the Social Distancing patch:

Stay active while social distancing.
Complete the above requirements plus make a list of ways you can get outside while social distancing. Get outside at least once a day for a week. Make a commitment to continue.

Use one of the three ways you thought of to stay connected to friends and extended family once a week.

Plan for fun activities for your family:

  • karaoke
  • movie night
  • game night
  • find some games or toys you used to play with as a kid like lite brights and puzzles

Suggestions for how teens can earn the Social Distancing patch:

Learn about the transmission of COVID-19.
Complete the above requirements plus find out how the virus is transmitted and why social distancing will help stop the spread.

Help others stay active while social distancing.

Encourage a bored sibling to come outside and do something fun together.

Put on some music everyone in the house enjoys and dance.

Cook a favorite meal together.

Have a picnic in the backyard or in the living room.

Set up a virtual visit with extended family or friends. Help those who aren’t familiar with the apps available learn how to participate or even set up their own virtual visits.