The BSA Family Activity Book
The BSA Family Activity Book is the primary resource for the
BSA Family Award program.
It is filled with suggested activities to enhance the children's personal
development and enrich and strengthen the family.
The BSA Family Activity Book is divided into five categories that
include several topics of interest to families. Each topic contains suggested
activities for a family to do together. These activities could include going
on field trips; telling stories; doing arts and crafts projects; playing games;
participating in family discussions; or making lists, charts, and
Most of the ideas in the BSA Family Activity Book will be useful
during family meetings or gatherings. However, parents will also find ways to
incorporate them into daily life. Many ideas may be adapted for use while
riding in a car and during mealtimes, and may provide things to occupy children
when they say there is "nothing to do." In short, parents may use the ideas and
activities to meet their own family's needs and interests.
Included with most topics are recommended books for adults and children to
read together. One can find these (or other books) at a local public library.
Adults and children may take turns reading aloud. There are many wonderful
books to help explain or illustrate any topic the family explores.
The BSA Family Activity Book is available at your local council service
center or wherever Scouting merchandise is sold. Visit www.scoutstuff.org
to find a list of Scouting retailers in your area.