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Teach
your group or child that learning about the Summer Games can
be exciting and fun!
Have
a Summer Games party, play games, cook food and learn more
about the country where the games are located this year.
You
can also earn this patch by watching the Summer Games, participating
in sports and creating crafts about the Summer Games.
SUMMER GAMES
PATCH PROGRAM
Complete ONE requirement to earn this patch
1. Learn more about the summer games and where they are located.
Identify the country flag.
2. Aquatics: Learn more about one of the following
water sports: Diving, canoeing, rowing, sailing, swimming,
water polo or synchronized swimming. Watch the sport on TV
or in person, read an article, learn more about a famous person
that participates in this sport, learn about water safety,
try out one of the sports or make a poster or craft related
to the sport.
3. Archery: Learn
more about the sport of Archery. Watch a movie or TV show
with Archery, learn more about a famous person that participates
in this sport, or try your hand at archery.
4. Athletics:
Learn more about one of the following sports: Hockey, football,
basketball, volleyball, badminton, handball, tennis, or field
hockey. Watch the sport on TV or in person, read an article,
learn more about a famous person that participates in this
sport, or try out one of the sports, or make a collage' or
craft related to the sport.
5. Specialized Sports:
Learn more about one of the following sports: Equestrian,
judo, fencing, Taekwondo, and table tennis. Watch the sport
on TV or in person, read an article, learn more about a famous
person that participates in this sport, or try out one of
the sports or make a collage', poster or craft related to
the sport.
6. Endurance:
Learn more about one of the following sports: Cycling, weight
lifting, boxing, triathlon, or pentathlon. Watch the sport
on TV or in person, read an article, learn more about a famous
person that participates in this sport, or try out one of
the sports or make a poster or craft related to the sport.
7. Gymnastics and
Trampoline: Watch the sport on TV or in person, read an
article, learn more about a famous person that participates
in this sport, or try out one of the activities related to
the sport, or make a scrunchie or craft related to the sport.
8. Participant in a
short workout routine, dance class or sport. Make sure you
warm up and cool down before and after exercising, drinking
water before and after exercising, and use the proper equipment.
9. Each team or country
has a different uniform that they wear when they are competing
in the summer games. Choose one of the following: Learn more
about a uniform from a country, such as colors or designs
OR design your own uniform if you were in summer games.
10. Choose a recipe
or food from the country that is hosting the summer games
to try or have a tea party.
11. Play a game that
helps you learn more about the summer games. Examples include
a word search, sport matching cards, guess the summer game,
or play charades and act out a sport or word affiliated with
the summer games.
12. Create a craft that
represents the summer games. Examples include: hair wreath,
medal, decorate a T-shirt, create a paper flag, make a patriotic
craft.
13. Create your own
summer games with your group or have a field day. Examples
include: relay races, water games, parachute, games with a
ball, team tag games, tug -o-war, or other similar games.
14. Collect games or
sport items for the less fortunate and donate them. Items
can range from jump ropes, basketballs, volleyballs to card
games, strategic games, or board games.
15. Create or enjoy
foods are served in the summer. You can also have a picnic
or a barbecue. Examples include: grilled food, ice cream,
popsicle, lemonade, sandwiches, or watermelon.
16. Create your own
special event or attend an event that represents the summer
games.
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