All American Scout Patch Program Item # 4646

Cost $2.00 a patch

(3 inch) Metallic red, silver and gold thread. . Sewn on Royal blue satin twill.

     

Patchwork Designs, INC

14420 Round Lick Lane

Centreville, VA 20120

Shipping is $3.95 add $2 for priority mail.

5 or less patches, $2.00 for shipping.

Phone: 703-222-0985

Fax: 703-543-8627

orders@patchworkdesigns.net

www.patchworkdesigns.net
     
This program was created to help the participant complete a task or goal. It can be a simple project or a large accomplishment. The point is to stress accomplishment and the completion of a project or task. This patch can also be purchased for recognition purposes. This patch program also helps to clarify the definition of a scout as a person seeking to better themselves inside.
 
Dream- Make a list or have an open discussion of projects, tasks, events or activities the participant(s) would like to complete. The size of the participants’ project may vary depending on the personality traits, age level, past experiences, and alloted time. depends on the individual, groups age, experience and time.
 

Examples of projects: Fundraisers, trips, presentations, community Service. Projects are not limited to examples.

Examples of tasks: Helping others, landscaping, cleaning your room for a week, taking care of yourself.

Examples of events: Thinking Day, parties, fundraisers, Field Day, Parade, hay ride, holiday fun, sleepover, movie day, rededication.

Examples of activities: Rock collecting, constellation study, art project, nature walk , completion of a patch program, or caroling.

 
For younger or less experienced, some events will need parent assistance, but if you instill the skills now, they will be able to handle larger tasks when they become older. Therefore becoming responsible and organized individuals. All skills are according to the individual and may not pertain to special needs participants. That doesn’t mean they can not assist or participant. Everyone has their own special skills and abilities.
 
Age level examples and skills to strengthen:
 

K-3rd --Picnic, potluck with family, trip to the zoo, parade, clean their room, hayride, sleepover and community service.

Skills: Discovering and learning, hand’s on and visual activities, enjoy challenges, teamwork, family oriented and pleasers.

Choices they are able to make: What to wear, what to bring, and when. Assign them items to bring food, paper, water bottle etc. ( Parents will need to assist or supervise)

4th-6th grade – Valentine tea party, ice cream social, potluck, sleepover, community service, and thinking day country display.

Skills: Creating and exploring using their creative minds, have unique ideas, social skills, starting of being organized, some tasks completed without parental assistance.

Choices they are able to make: What to serve, wear, bring, when, who to invite, and where. Assign them invitations to make, research items on the country, create a party theme, create unique decorations, do each others hair and nails at sleepovers, and choose foods to be served.

   

7th-9th grade- Fundraisers, Thinking Day, field day, rededication, community service. Larger events planned and prepared by the group or individual.

Skills: Organized, planners, creative, teamwork, complete tasks with minimum parental participation, responsible and opinionated.

Choices they are able to make: Planning the event or activity, advertise, organize and prepare all needed items. Adult supervision needed to keep them focused.

10th- 12th Grade- Fundraisers, Thinking Day, and large events held for younger children, assisting adults and elderly and community service.

Skills: Teaching, learning and creating. Create a fundraiser, party, or event and all tasks without needing parental assistance.

Choices they are able to make: They should be able to plan, organize, supervise and complete the event, project, task on their own from start to finish.
   
Believe- Plan the activity, event, task or project. Make sure the activity is appropriate age level. If you are completing this on your own, make sure you create a checklist and gather all the items for the event. You can do it! Parental assistance may be needed for younger children.
 

Group- If you are working with a group get everyone involved. This teaches teamwork, realibility and commitment. If we all work together, we can do it ! Vote- Voice your opinion. Let everyone decide the location, theme, or date.

Gather- Assign each person an item to bring or item to complete for the project/event.

Check list- Make a check list and make sure all the areas or prep work is covered. Assign duties to each participant at and prior to the event. Clean-up, set-up, money collector, flyer distributor, etc

 
Achieve- Complete the project or event. If you are completing this on your own, make sure you have all the items you need before you start.
 

Group- If you are working with a group make sure everyone attends or participated in the preparation of the event, project etc. This instills commitment, trust and valuable developmental and organizational skills.

Set-up Have everyone assisting in the project be at the event at least an hour prior to the arrival of guests. If it is only for your group allow at least 30 minutes for decorating or less for a simpler set-up.

Completion- Complete your project, event, task, with pride.

Clean-up-Always clean-up after any project etc.

Presentation- Present yourself or your group with your All American Scout patch and where it with pride.
 
YOU DID IT !! You have completed an item to set out to do ! Congratulations!