Activity sheets will not be physically mailed; they are designed to accompany the embroidered patch.
Please go back to the Patch Section to purchase the patch separately here:
👉 Ice Cream Social Patch (purchase separately)

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Leaders, are you ready to turn a simple treat into a memory-making celebration filled with teamwork, laughter, creativity, and connection? The Ice Cream Social Program is a sweet-and-simple (yet surprisingly meaningful!) troop experience that blends hands-on activities, cooperative games, creative expression, and reflection—all wrapped around the joy of sharing ice cream together. Whether you’re welcoming new Scouts, celebrating the end of the year, kicking off a new season, or just building sisterhood, this program transforms an ordinary ice cream party into a purposeful, feel-good event Scouts will remember long after the last scoop melts.

In this cheerful program, Scouts begin by exploring what makes a great ice cream social—kindness, sharing, creativity, and teamwork—through guided activities that invite everyone to participate. They’ll design their Dream Scoop Creation, practice cooperation during lighthearted group challenges, and learn how small choices (like taking turns or helping a friend) make gatherings more inclusive and joyful. As the program unfolds, Scouts reflect on what makes them feel welcome, how they can include others, and why shared moments—even simple ones—matter. The experience builds naturally toward the best part: enjoying ice cream together as a troop, followed by a closing reflection and patch moment that celebrates connection, community, and fun.

Designed to be low-prep and high-impact, the Ice Cream Social Program works beautifully in a meeting room, backyard, park pavilion, or community space. It’s flexible for all ages, adaptable for allergies and dietary needs, and easy for leaders to run—making it a go-to favorite for busy volunteers who still want something special.

🎒 What’s Included?
✅ Step-by-step leader guide with clear setup and timing
✅ Scout-facing activity sheets to guide each portion of the program
✅ Ice-cream–themed creative and teamwork activities
✅ Group games focused on cooperation and inclusion
✅ Reflection prompts to encourage sharing and confidence
✅ Leader checklist + supply list (with allergy-friendly tips)
✅ Closing script for the patch presentation and celebration moment
✅ Badge pairings for Daisy through Ambassador
✅ Adaptations for different ages, troop sizes, and spaces

🍨 Featured Activities & Moments
The Welcome Scoop – Set the tone with an opening activity focused on kindness, inclusion, and what makes gatherings fun for everyone.
Dream Scoop Creations – Scouts design their perfect ice cream creation, practicing creativity, choice-making, and self-expression.
Sundae Teamwork Games – Light, movement-based or table-friendly activities that only work when Scouts cooperate and communicate.
The Big Chill Moment – Scouts enjoy ice cream together, practicing gratitude, turn-taking, and community building.
Sweet Reflections – A guided reflection circle helps Scouts share what they enjoyed, who helped them feel included, and how they can bring that same spirit to future meetings.

🎓 Badge Connections (Two per Level)
🌼 Daisies (K–1):

Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout (Petal)

Making Choices (Leaf)

🍀 Brownies (2–3):

Celebrating Community (Badge)

My Best Self (Badge)

🌿 Juniors (4–5):

Social Butterfly (Badge)

Staying Fit (Badge)

💎 Cadettes (6–8):

Finding Common Ground (Badge)

New Cuisines (Badge)

⭐ Seniors (9–10):

Social Innovator (Badge)

Healthy Living (Badge)

🦋 Ambassadors (11–12):

Community Builder (Badge)

Advocate for Yourself (Badge)

💛 Why Leaders Love It
✔ Minimal prep with maximum smiles
✔ Perfect for kickoffs, celebrations, or welcoming new Scouts
✔ Flexible for allergies, dietary needs, and group sizes
✔ Encourages inclusion, sharing, and positive group dynamics
✔ Works indoors or outdoors with simple supplies
✔ Ends with a meaningful (but easy!) patch moment

🌟 What the Final Moment Looks Like
As bowls are set aside and laughter fades into happy chatter, the troop gathers together for one last moment. Leaders invite Scouts to share their favorite part of the ice cream social—or a time when someone helped them feel included. Smiles grow as Scouts realize the best part wasn’t just the ice cream…it was being together. Then, one by one, patches are presented as a reminder that community doesn’t have to be complicated—it just has to be kind. The meeting ends with full hearts, sticky fingers, and the warm feeling that comes from belonging.

👉 Add the Ice Cream Social Program to your troop calendar for an easy, joyful way to build connection and celebrate together!
🔗 Don’t forget to purchase the patch separately here:
👉 Ice Cream Social Patch