Mercuray Requirements
Attend 1 Virtual Meeting
Earn 1 Badge
Become friends with the Troop on Fetlife (if you use the site)
Join the Troop Fetlife Group
Venus Requirements
Attend 2 Virtual Meeting
Earn 2 Badges
Join the Troop Discord Server
Earth Requirements
Attend 3 Virtual Meeting
Earn 2 Badges
Earn 1 Special Edition Badge
Mars Requirements
Attend 3 Virtual Meeting
Earn 3 Badges
Earn 1 Special Edition Badge
Volunteer & host a Virtual Troop Meeting
Jupiter Requirements
Attend 3 Virtual Meeting
Earn 3 Badges
Earn 1 Special Edition Badge
Earn all badges from any 1 badge category
Saturn Requirements
Complete the Sun Scout Award
Must have earned at least 20 badges (total)
Be a Vested Troop Member
Uranus Requirements
Complete the Moon Scout Award
Must have earned at least 25 badges (total)
Be a Vested Troop Member
Neptune Requirements
Complete the Pluto Scout Award
Must have earned at least 35 badges (total)
Be a Vested Troop Member
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Pick a cancer to learn about
Research
How to test for it
Signs to watch for & how u can watch for it yourself
Prevention
Treatment
Life is after treatment
Make a presentation and share with group on fet, discord or present at a troop meeting.
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Research
What is the history of arcade games?
How did they get started?
Pick your favorite game as a child to learn more about its history
Do (must complete 1)
Go to an arcade and play an old school video game.
Find a website that offers simulators of older arcade games and play one.
Share
What was the first video game you ever played and in what year (aproximately)? Did you learn anything about its histroy you did not know or found really interesting?
What game did you choose to play for this badge?
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Research
Pick a zoo and visit their website
List 5 of their exhibits/animals you would most like to see
Learn about zoo animal enrichment
Do
Pick some stuffies to have in your own personal zoo
Create an encloser to keep your stuffies safe and happy in your zoo
Take some pictures of your stuffie zoo
Share
Photo(s) of your stuffie zoo
3 enrichment activities you would do with the animals in your stuffie zoo
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Research
History of mini-golf
Rules of the game
What are some of the craziest mini-golf courses or holesyou found online?
How to score the game
Do
Go to a mini-golf course and play at least 1 game.Alternative: play at least 1 game online or in virtual reality (VR).
Learn how to score the game
Have fun!
Share
Share about your experience playing mini-golf. What was your favorite hole?
If you took pictures, share at least one on our discord channel.
Will you mini-golf again?
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Research
When did the first ever movie come out? What was it called? And what was unique about it?
When did the first animated movie come out? What was it called? What was unique about it?
Learn about the movie rating system.
Do
Pick your favorite littles appropriate movie.
Plan a movie day to emerse yourself in the movie you chose (look for ideas online)
Plan & have snacks or a meal that goes with the movie.
Dress as a character from the movie or as someone you think would blend in (optional)
Bring a friend or 2 (stuffed, furry, or human) for your movie screening.
Share
Take pictures of you and your friends enjoying the theme movie night.
Share your experience with the troop at a meeting, via fetlife, or on Discord.
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Take 1 quiz from each section on EarthDay.org to test your knowledge
End Plastics
Climate & Emissions
Individual Action
Conservation & Restoration
Educate Yourself & Share about this years Earth Day initive "Our Power, Our Planet"
Visit the EarthDay.org 2025 web page and read over the education materials
Make a collage showing off the things you learned and feel are important for others to learn
Post a picture of your collage on Fet or show it off during one of the April Troop meetings
Take Action! (do at least 1 of the following)
Sign one of the petitions at EarthDay.org
Tell your Lawmakers to suport renewable energy (EarthDay.org)
Find and participate in an Earth Day Event near you! (EarthDay.org)
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Research
Where did the term Circus originate?
What is/was the biggest Circus in the country you live in?
How many different kinds of Circus acts have there been throughout history? And name the ones you found.
Attend (complete 1 or 2 and 3)
Find a local Circus to attend.
Locate a video on Youtube or the internet where you can watch a modern day Circus from the comfort of your home.
What was your favorite thing you saw? Write about it or draw a picture to share on fet , discord, or at the next Virtual meeting you attend.
Create
Everyone has special talents, choose one of your special talents that you think would fit in well at a historic or modern day Circus.
Create a poster that highlights your act and special talent.
Share your custom circus poster on fet, discord, or the next virtual meeting you attend.
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Research
Find out about the history of Magic Tricks.
Pick a Magician who you think is cool to learn more about.
Learn about the different types of magic tricks you can do and what equipment is required.
(optional) Visit and see a live magic show.
Learn
Pick 2 different types of magic tricks to learn
Practice your selected tricks
Watch others do the same trick you are learning on YouTube or other websites to see if you can pick up tips and tricks.
Show Off (select 1)
Do your tricks at a VIRTUAL Troop Meeting
Make a video of yourself doing the tricks you learned and post a link in the discord or fetlife group for others to see your magic skills!
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Research
Research the stages of pumpkin growth - From seed to sprout, vine, flower, and fruit, explore what it takes for pumpkins to grow.
Draw the life cycle of the pumpkin
Discover how pumpkins fit into sustainable practices (e.g., composting and farming).
Explore pumpkin-related traditions like carving, festivals, and recipes.
Grow (optional)
Learn how to create a mini greenhouse and plant a pumpkin seed.
Chart how many days it takes to get to each stage of the pumpkin
Observe and draw the root system as it grows
Take Action! (Do at least 2 of the following)
Support Local Farmers by purchasing pumpkins from a local farm or market and learn about their growing practices.
Use your pumpkin to make a craft or bake a recipe
Compost Your Pumpkin - After using a pumpkin for your craft or recipe, properly compost the remains instead of sending it to a landfill.
Attend or volunteer at a pumpkin festival, carving contest, or harvest event.
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Make a summer bucket list!
Pick 5 or more things you want to do this summer & write them down
Get a poster board and art supplies and turn your list into a masterpiece!
Design it, decorate it, and make it fun.
Show it off and hang it somewhere to remind you to work on your list this summer.
Document
Check off things as you complete them.
Take photos if you can
Pick up souvenirs or other goodies to commemorate your achievements.
Show off! (Pick 1 of the following)
Put together a collage
Make a power point
Make a short video like you are a news reporters covering the exciting summer events.
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Research
Find out what are the main components of ice cream and how are they combined into the tasty treat? How could you make your own at home?
Watch the video “Cow to Cone”
Find a local Dairy farm or ice cream shop. What makes them unique?
(optional) Take a trip to your local dairy to visit the cows, or to your local shop for your favorite ice cream cone! Take a selfie to share on Discord!
Create
Make your own ice cream! Either make it from scratch using an at home method researched above, or combine ready made flavors and mix ins.
Design your own ice cream truck! This can be either a 3d model or a drawing.
Share
Share your creation with a friend, ice cream is always best shared!
Find a worksheet, draw your own or create a collage that shows the ingredients of your custom ice cream. Don't forget to add your favorite toppings.
Share your custom ice cream on fet, discord, or the next virtual meeting you attend.
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Research
Research different painting mediums. What are the key differences between them in their composition and how they look.
Choose a favorite painting medium and research three painting techniques.
Research three different artists that use your favorite medium. Create a physical or virtual inspiration board using examples from these artists.
Explore
Visit an art gallery in person or virtually
Create
Create your masterpiece. Using what you have learned, try to express yourself using your paints. Try thinking of a story and painting how it makes you feel.
Teach a friend how to use some of your learned techniques
(optional) Visit a painting studio (such as canvas painting place or pottery painting place) and make something.
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Plan
You're going to throw a party so decide who or what your party is for?
This could be for fun
This could be a fundraiser
This could be for yourself, another, or an organization
Research and pick a theme for your party.
Research and find an appropriate Venue.
Research food & drinks, entertainment, decoration, etc that you might want to incorporate.
Make an initial guest list.
Create a budget & decide if there is a fee to guests to attend your party.
Execute
Select and secure your date and Venue.
Create and send invitation to your party..
Make arrangements for the party details
Food & Drinks
What are you having?
Who is brining or preparing?
How will it be served?
Entertainment
What will the party have to keep guest engaged?
Do you need to hire people?
Do you need to purchase anything?
Decorations
Does your Venue provide anything like tables, chairs, linens, etc?
Do you need to rent anything?
What do you need to purchase?
Other
Party On
Take pictures of your party set up before, during and after.
Have an amazing time partying with your guests!
Create a post party write up or college about the + and - of how everything went from the planing stages through the actual party.
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Research
How did photography originate?
What are the basic mechanics of photography and development?
What is a pinhole camera? How would you make a pinhole camera?
Look for and Find examples of how photography is used in your community
Experiment
Take three portrait photos of friends or family (or pets!)
Take three photos in nature
Take three architectural photos
Take three of your photots to create a black and white option
Share
Create a collage or photo book of your images. Include fun facts from your research and things you learned during your experimentation
Share some of your favorite photos with the troop on Discord or Fet.
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Research
Visit your local library and read at least 5 different children’s books
Learn about the key elements to writing a good story.
Use your knowledge and the world around you to help you choose what your story will be about
Create
Write your story
Create your story with pictures your readers can use to follow along. Use 1 or more of the following ways to do this:
Draw or Paint
Use Photographs you took
Stickers
Clip Art
Coloring Book Pages
Put your words and images together into a book similarly to those you saw during your research. (select 1 format)
Physical book
Digital book as PDF
Share
Physical Book: bring it to a VIRTUAL Troop Meeting and read it for story time
Digital Book: Post a copy in the discord server for people to enjoy or ask to share your screen during a Virtual Troop Meeting and read it for story time.
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Research
Understand Bullying - Research the types of bullying (physical, verbal, social, and cyberbullying) and their effects on individuals and communities.
Discover Prevention Techniques - Study effective strategies for preventing and addressing bullying in different settings (workplaces, schools, online).
Explore initiatives like bystander intervention and restorative practices. Brainstorm how you may be comfortable, safely helping others.
Take Action
Be a Role Model - Pledge to stand up against bullying by signing an anti-bullying pledge and practicing kindness in daily life.
Support an Anti-Bullying Organization - Volunteer your time, donate, or raise awareness for an organization working to prevent bullying.
Participate in a Workshop or Event - Attend or host a workshop focused on anti-bullying strategies, conflict resolution, or fostering inclusive environments.
Share
Start a small anti-bullying campaign and share on Discord. Examples include sharing daily kindness tips, self affirmations or highlighting inspirational stories.
Create an Anti-Bullying Resource for your campaign - Develop a flyer, poster, or social media post with tips on preventing bullying and promoting respect and share it at a troop meeting
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Research
Learn About the ADA - Research the history and purpose of the ADA and its impact on accessibility and rights for people with disabilities.
Research to understand different types of disabilities (e.g., physical, sensory, intellectual, mental health).
Research challenges faced and accommodations that can help the above types of disabilities
Learn
Learn Assistive Skills - Take a course or workshop on using sign language, braille, or accessible design.
Take Action
Conduct an Accessibility Audit - Assess a local space (e.g., a park, community center, or workplace) for ADA compliance and accessibility. What are your suggestions for improving accessibility?
Volunteer with an organization that supports people with disabilities, or donate to a cause that promotes accessibility.
Share
Share your learnings with the troop! We want to hear about the assistive skills you learned and what you gained from
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Foundational Learning (Understanding the Basics)
Research Diverse Nations: Explore the distinct histories, cultures, and traditions of at least three different Native American nations. Don't just focus on one region; try to learn about nations from different parts of North America (e.g., a Plains nation, a Pacific Northwest nation, and a Southeastern nation).
Key Historical Events: Learn about significant historical events that have impacted Native American communities, such as treaties, forced removals (like the Trail of Tears), the boarding school era, and the fight for civil rights. Understand the long-lasting effects of these events.
Contemporary Issues: Investigate current issues facing Native American tribes and communities today. This could include sovereignty, land rights, environmental concerns, cultural preservation, and economic development.
Terminology and Respect: Understand the importance of using respectful and accurate terminology. Learn the difference between terms like "Native American," "American Indian," and the specific names of individual nations. Reflect on why using a tribe's specific name is often the most respectful approach.
Engaging with Culture (Experiencing and Connecting)
Read Indigenous Voices: Read books, articles, or listen to podcasts created by Native American authors, historians, artists, and activists. This provides firsthand perspectives and insights.
Explore Art and Expression: Discover the diverse forms of Native American art, music, dance, and storytelling. This could involve visiting a museum with Native American exhibits (in person or virtually), listening to Native American musicians, or learning about traditional crafts. Be mindful of the cultural significance and avoid appropriation.
Attend an Event (Optional): If there's a local powwow, cultural festival, or educational event organized by a Native American community that is open to the public, consider attending. Observe respectfully and learn from the experience. If photography is allowed, always ask for permission before taking pictures of individuals.
Learn Basic Phrases (Optional and Nation-Specific): If you've focused on a particular nation, try learning a few basic phrases in their language. This shows a genuine interest and respect for their linguistic heritage.
Sharing and Reflection (choose and complete 1 of the following)
Create a Presentation or Project: Develop a presentation, essay, artwork, or other project that shares what you've learned about Native American heritage. Focus on the specific nations you researched and the contemporary issues you explored.
Reflect on Your Learning Journey: Write a reflection piece about what you've learned and how this experience has broadened your understanding of Native American history, culture, and contemporary life. Consider what surprised you, what challenged your previous assumptions, and how you plan to continue learning and showing respect in the future.
Identify Ways to Support: Research and identify ways to respectfully support Native American communities and organizations. This could involve learning about their initiatives, advocating for their rights, or contributing to relevant causes (always ensuring the organizations are legitimate and community-led).
Important Considerations:
Authenticity and Respect: Throughout this process, prioritize learning from authentic sources created by Native American people. Be mindful of cultural appropriation and avoid participating in activities or using imagery in a way that is disrespectful or trivializes their heritage.
Regional Differences: Remember that Native American cultures are incredibly diverse. Avoid generalizations and focus on the specific identities and traditions of the nations you are learning about.
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Choose Your Culinary Journey (Select Three Countries/Regions)
Select three distinct countries or regions with unique food cultures. Examples include (but are not limited to):
East Asia (e.g., Japan, China, Korea)
Southeast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia)
The Mediterranean (e.g., Italy, Greece, Morocco)
Latin America (e.g., Mexico, Peru, Brazil)
The Indian Subcontinent (e.g., India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka)
Eastern Europe (e.g., Poland, Russia, Hungary)
The Middle East (e.g., Lebanon, Egypt, Iran)
Sub-Saharan Africa (e.g., Nigeria, Ethiopia, South Africa)
Research & Explore
For each chosen country/region, research its general food history, common ingredients, typical cooking methods, and meal structures. Note down at least three interesting facts about the food culture of each.
For each of your chosen countries/regions, identify at least five key ingredients that are commonly used in their cuisine.
Consider the cultural context of the food. When might this dish typically be eaten? Are there any special occasions or traditions associated with it?
Visit and enjoy a meal at a local restaurant offering authentic cuisine From 1 of the regions you chose. Make sure to take photos of the foods brought to your table and keep notes about things you noticed and experience.
Culinary Creation (Prepare Dishes from Each Region)
Choose and prepare at least one dish that is representative of each of your three selected countries/regions.
Document your cooking process. This could include:
The recipe you used (note the source).
Photos of the ingredients and the finished dish.
A brief description of the dish, its origins, and any challenges or successes you encountered during preparation.
Consider trying dishes that showcase different cooking techniques or flavor profiles from each region. For example, you might bake Italian lasagna, stir-fry a Chinese dish, and make a simple Greek salad.
Reflect & Share
Create a presentation (this could be a written report, a visual display, or an oral presentation) to share what you have learned about the international foods you explored.
Your presentation should include:
The three countries/regions you chose and why.
The interesting facts you learned about their food cultures.
Descriptions of the key ingredients you identified.
Information about the dishes you prepared, including photos if possible.
Your reflections on the taste and cultural significance of the foods.
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Share your love of little scouts with a friend or new aquantance.
Show them the website.
Talk to them about what you have been working on or learned so far
Get them on board
Get them to attend a virtual meeting
Tell them how to sign up for our discord and fetlife groups
Find a badge the 2 of you can both work on and work in person or virtually to complete it with the help of one another.
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Research
Look up safety and environmental guidelines for Trash Clean up
Find an organized trash clean up event in your area to attend
If you can not find an event in your area look for places you could lend a hand with cleaning up.
Prepare
Gather all the supplies needed prior to your scheduled clean up
Make sure you have everything needed to keep you safe.
Take Action & Report
Follow through with your clean up efforts
Take some before & After pictures of the area you are cleaning
Measure how much you clean up and weather you separated out the recyclables.
Create a report to share with your fellow scouts either on Discord, Fet, or at a meeting.
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Research
What are diffrent types of trains in your country?
If your country had diffrent types of commuter trains research why there are multiple types.
How have trains changed over time?
What role in history have trains played in your country?
Visit (do 2 of the following)
Find a local train museum or historic site in your area to visit.
Find an online tour of a train or train museum.
Ride on a train local to your area.
Share
Create a power point, collage, or other presentation to share with your fellow scouts.
Tell us at least one thing that you learned about the railroad or trains that you did not know before.
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Research
Types
Materials & Building Techniques
Are there any Tree houses in your area the public can visit?
Action (do 1 and either 2 or 3)
If you have a local public tree house in your area visit it and take pictures.
Draw your dream tree house and include a list of what all it is made out of.
Create a model of your dream tree house
Share
Share on Discord, Fet, or at a meeting about what you learned.
Share the pictures you took of the tree house you visited (if you did)
Share all the details about your dream tree house.
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Research
Saftey & Equiptment
Type of Archery Sports
Find local places to shoot
Do
Go by yourself or with friends to a local range
If possible try multiple types of targets.
Share
What did you learn during your research?
Did you find this useful during your shooting session?
Take photos of your target or if you are there with others have them photograph you shooting.
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Research
History of the sport
Rules of the sport
Equiptment Used
Do (complete at least 2 of the following)
Attend a baseball game locally
Find a batting cage and hit at least 1 round of balls.
Get a friend to play catch with you.
Share
2 interesting facts about the history of baseball?
What is the closest professional baseball team near you (minor or major league)?
Photos of your outings
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Research
History of Bowling
Rules of Bowling
What constitutes a strike, spare, split, miss, and foul.
Understand how many frames are in a game and how scoring works (including the 10th frame).
Be able to keep score. (https://bowl.com/keeping-score)
Bowling Equipment
Explain why special bowling shoes are required.
How to choose a bowling ball of proper weight and with finger holes that fit correctly.
Explain the care and maintenance of bowling equipment.
Safety and Etiquette:
Explain and demonstrate basic bowling alley safety rules (e.g., not stepping over the foul line, waiting for the lane to clear).
Understand and practice proper bowling etiquette (e.g., yielding to the bowler on the right, staying behind the foul line, not distracting other bowlers).
Know common warm-up exercises for bowling.
Do
Complete the bowling scoring worksheets. (Download HERE)
Find your local bowling alley and go bowl atleast 1 game.
Have Fun!
Share
1 new things you learned that you didn’t know before.
Share photos of your bowling outing. Did you self score or use the completed scoring?
Will you go bowling again?
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Research
History of the sport
Rules of the sport
Equiptment Used
Do (complete at least 1 of the following)
Attend a soccer game locally
Find a soccer field and practice your footwork and goal shooting
Get a group of friends to play a mini game with you.
Share
2 interesting facts about the history of soccer?
What is the closest professional soccer team near you?
Photos of your outing
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Research
Types of sports involving swimming and their Histories
Pick 2 sports involving swimming
Rules
What Equiptment is Used
Saftey
Do (complete at least 2 of the following)
Attend an event involving swimming.
Watch a swimming event on YouTube.
Go swimming.
Share
5 interesting and new facts you learned
Where can you go swimming locally for fun or sport?
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Research
Digital Footprint
Ciber Securtiy
Ethics & Legal Issues
Do
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