Teamwork Fun Patch Program®

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2″ Embroidered Iron-On Fun Patch. Patch image shows a watermark. Your patches will not have a watermark.

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This patch program not only teaches the essence of teamwork through fun and engaging activities but also nurtures essential life skills like communication, creativity, and problem-solving. Each activity is a stepping stone for the scouts to learn how to rely on one another and appreciate the diverse strengths within a team.

Suggestions for how Scouts can earn the Teamwork Patch:

Activity Requirements (Complete 4 of 6):

1. Team Tower Challenge
Objective: Build the tallest tower using limited materials.
Materials: 20 straws, 20 pieces of tape, and 1 pair of scissors per team.
Instructions:
– Divide the scouts into small teams (4-5 members).
– Each team has 20 minutes to build the tallest freestanding tower using only the provided materials.
– After time is up, measure the towers. Discuss what strategies worked and what didn’t.
Reflection: What roles did each team member take? How did you communicate during the challenge?

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2. The Puzzle Race
Objective: Complete a jigsaw puzzle as a team.
Materials: A jigsaw puzzle and a timer.
Instructions:
– Teams must work together to complete the puzzle within a set time (e.g., 30 minutes).
– However, each team member can only touch the pieces from one corner of the puzzle.
Reflection: How did you coordinate movements? What challenges did you face in this limitation?

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3. Blindfolded Obstacle Course
Objective: Navigate an obstacle course with trust and communication.
Materials: Various objects to create obstacles (cones, ropes, etc.), blindfolds.
Instructions:
– Set up a simple obstacle course.
– One scout is blindfolded, and the others must guide them verbally through the course without touching them.
Reflection: How did you ensure clear communication? What strategies did you use to build trust?

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4. The Art of Collaboration
Objective: Create a collective piece of art.
Materials: Large canvas, paint, brushes, and sponges.
Instructions:
– Each team member has 5 minutes to contribute to the canvas without discussing their plan.
– After everyone has contributed, discuss how the final piece reflects teamwork and individual creativity.
Reflection: How did your individual contributions come together? How did you feel about the final product?

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5. Team Storytelling Circle
Objective: Create a collaborative story as a group.
Materials: A timer and a set of story prompts.
Instructions:
– Each scout contributes one sentence to a story, building on the previous one.
– Set a timer for 10 minutes, and at the end, read the collaborative story aloud.
Reflection: How did listening to each other shape the story? What themes emerged from your teamwork?

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This patch program not only teaches the essence of teamwork through fun and engaging activities but also nurtures essential life skills like communication, creativity, and problem-solving. Each activity is a stepping stone for the scouts to learn how to rely on one another and appreciate the diverse strengths within a team.

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