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:
š Trefoil Quest Patch (purchase separately)
⨠Begin the Adventure with Trefoil Quest: The Gnome Chronicles!
Leaders, are you ready to turn your meeting place into a storybook trail where envelopes wear secret marks, tiny guardians hide in plain sight, and the Great Trefoil waits at the end like a treasure meant only for the kindest teams? Trefoil Quest: The Gnome Chronicles is an out-of-this-world Scout adventure that blends scavenger-hunt excitement, STEM challenges, puzzles, nature crafting, active games, and a cinematic finale into one magical program. As Scouts become Gnome Apprentices, theyāll follow a trail of clue envelopes, complete 10 whimsical trials, discover the hidden Trefoil Guardians (gnomes!), and unlock the final reveal: a BIG Trefoil moment that feels like the last page of a fairytale.
In this immersive program, Scouts begin in the World of Watchful Eyes with Thimblecap, training their āgnome visionā to spot patterns in nature and trefoil-like shapes hidden in the world around them. Next, Mossbeard the Guardian invites them to protect their habitat by noticing what doesnāt belongātiny human-made threats that can harm the places plants and animals call home. Then the quest shifts into hands-on STEM wonder: Brambleknuckle challenges them to build a steady tower or bridge using natural materials, while Ripplecap tests their buoyancy skills with a floating creation that must stay afloat on its own. When the clever trail begins, Scouts decode a secret message through the Trefoil Code, then open the gateway between worlds by solving the Gnome Gateway Tile Gridāa satisfying puzzle that feels like unlocking a real enchanted door. From there, Scouts honor the earth with Natureās Trefoil Art, design their own Apprentice Mark, and race (gently!) through a teamwork-based Trefoil Relay that only works when everyone stays together. The final trial becomes quiet and magical: Scouts search for the hidden gnomesāthe Trefoil Guardiansāand only then earn the last clue that leads to the breathtaking finale: the Great Trefoil Reveal, followed by reflection, celebration, and a patch moment that makes every Scout feel proud, capable, and seen.
Whether you run this program in a backyard, park, troop meeting room, camp day, or neighborhood loop, Trefoil Quest is designed to be leader-friendly, flexible for all ages, and full of wonderāturning an ordinary day into a magical chapter about curiosity, teamwork, and caring for the world right outside your door.
š Whatās Included?
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10 story-connected challenges (Observation, STEM, Puzzle, Creative, Active)
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Clue Cards 1ā10 with unique envelope marks + Final Trefoil Reveal clue
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Scout-facing Challenge Cards (simple āmission stepsā per station)
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Trefoil Code puzzle (math-to-letters) + leader answer key (āFOLLOW YOUR HEARTā)
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Gnome Gateway Tile Puzzle: 3Ć3 Easy, 4Ć4 Medium, 5Ć5 Standard + 11 pathway tiles
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Gnome character set (one gnome per challenge + Trefoil Guardians)
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Supply lists (general + per activity), leader prep checklist, and meeting timeline
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Finale script (big trefoil reveal), reflection prompts, patch moment + certificate text
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Badge pairings for Daisy through Ambassador
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Adaptations for all ages, troop sizes, and meeting spaces
š Featured Chapters & Challenges
World of Watchful Eyes ā Spot nature patterns, trefoil-like shapes, and āwhat doesnāt belongā in habitats.
The Builderās Trail (STEM) ā Engineer balance with a tower/bridge and test buoyancy with a floating creation.
The Clever Trail (Puzzles) ā Decode the Trefoil Code and open the gateway with tile-path grid logic.
The Earth-Keeper Trail (Creative) ā Create nature trefoil art and design your Apprentice Mark.
The Swift Trail (Games + Finale) ā Move as one in a trefoil relay, find the hidden gnome guardians, then unlock the Great Trefoil reveal.
š Badge Connections (Two per Level)
š¼ Daisies (Kā1):
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Be a Sister to Every Girl Scout (Petal)
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Art and Design (Badge)
š Brownies (2ā3):
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Celebrating Community (Badge)
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My Family Story (Badge)
šæ Juniors (4ā5):
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Detective (Badge)
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Outdoor Art Explorer (Badge)
š Cadettes (6ā8):
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Finding Common Ground (Badge)
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Eco Trekker (Badge)
ā Seniors (9ā10):
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Voice for Animals (Badge)
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Outdoor Art Expert (Badge)
š¦ Ambassadors (11ā12):
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Outdoor Art Master (Badge)
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Eco Advocate (Badge)
š Why Leaders Love It
ā Story-driven structure keeps Scouts engaged from the first envelope to the final reveal
ā Ready-to-use printables make prep simple and stress-free
ā Flexible stations work indoors or outdoors and scale for any troop size
ā Blends everything in one: adventure + STEM + puzzles + crafts + active play
ā Inclusive by design with roles and options for every Scout to shine
ā A true finale moment that feels magical, meaningful, and earned
š What the Final Moment Looks Like
The last gnome guardian is found, and the group gathers close as the final clue is read like a secret meant only for them. They follow it togetherāquiet feet, bright eyes, hearts thumping with āwhatās next?āāuntil the trail opens into the reveal: a Great Trefoil, big and bold, waiting like itās been there all along. For a moment, everyone just stares⦠and then smiles spread like sunlight. Scouts laugh, point, and step closer, realizing the gnomes werenāt testing them to be trickyāthey were choosing them to be guardians. In the reflection circle, they share their proudest teamwork moment and the challenge that made them feel brave. Then leaders present the patch and certificates, and the troop leaves feeling triumphant, connected, and a little bit magicalālike they didnāt just complete activities⦠they completed a story.
š Add Trefoil Quest: The Gnome Chronicles to your troopās next adventure and turn your neighborhood into an enchanted trail of teamwork and discovery!
š Donāt forget to purchase the patch separately here:
š Trefoil Quest Patch
