Climb with Courage Activity Kit

1 1 Climb WITH COURAGEJoin Kiana the Koala as she takes on the Climb with Courage Challenge! Did you know Kiana and her koala friends have super strong arms and legs to help them Climb the eucalyptus trees where they live in Australia? She has to stay strong and healthy so that she can keep climbing. Just like Kiana, it s important that we practice activities that helps us stay healthy and up with Kiana to take on the Climb with Courage Challenge; complete activities to stay mentally and physically healthy and strong! TO EARN YOUR Climb WITH Courage PATCH: OLearn more about Kiana and her koala friends, and how they stay healthy and strong.

2 OBased on your Girl Scout age level, complete the required number of activities to earn the patch!This fun patch is available for purchase through the GSGI retail LEADER TIPS: OUse the Activity log printout for the girls to track their activities. Encourage the girls to complete activities at home, with friends or their families. OComplete the challenge over several troop meetings try doing a different Activity at each troop meeting. OTry matching activities up with badge work, such as the Daisy Courageous and Strong petal, Brownie My Best Self badge, and the Junior Staying Fit badge.

3 OPrint out one tree chart, one set of leaves, and one Activity log per Girl Scout. IN THIS KIT YOU LL FINDK oala Fun Facts ..2 Activity Suggestions ..3 Activity Log (Print one per girl) ..4 Tree Chart (Print one per girl) ..5 Leaves (Print one per girl) ..6 Climb WITH COURAGE2 WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA! Kiana and her koala friends live here in the eucalyptus tree forests that spread across the southern and eastern parts of Australia. eucalyptus trees can grow up to 230 feet tall and Kiana can Climb all the way to the top!TROOP LEADER TIP: Show your Girl Scouts this short video from National Geographic ( ) to learn all about Australia!

4 KOALA FUN FACTS OKoalas aren t bears they re marsupials! Marsupials are types of mammals that are known for carrying their young in a pouch. OA baby koala is called a joey and newborn babies are the size of a jelly bean! Joeys spend about six months in their mom s pouch, then they ride on their mom s back. OKoalas primarily eat eucalyptus leaves eating over two pounds of leaves a day! These leaves are toxic to humans and other animals, but koala s digestive system can break down the toxin. OKoalas can sleep up to 18 hours a day! This is because eucalyptus leaves are so low in nutrients that koalas need more sleep than most animals which basically helps them conserve YOU COMPLETE THE CHALLENGE?

5 Take the Climb with Courage Challenge! Complete activities to help you strengthen your mind and body. Check out some Activity suggestions below or come up with your own Activity ideas. For every 10 minutes of Activity you complete, you earn a leaf to add to your eucalyptus tree. Keep track of your activities on the Activity log. Printouts are included on the following on your Girl Scout Level, complete activities to add leaves to your tree and earn the Climb with Courage patch!Daisy 15 leavesBrownie 20 leavesJunior 20 leavesCadette 25 leavesSenior 30 leavesAmbassador 30 leavesTO HELP YOU GET STARTED, WE VE COMPILED A LIST OF FUN AND ENERGIZING ACTIVITIES.

6 OTake a walk OGo on a bike ride OGo for a run ODo a yoga session OPractice meditation OGo for a swim OClimb a rock wall OTry some arm or leg stretches OClimb some stairs OGo ice skating OTry roller blading OPlay hide and seek OPlay a new sport OGo for a hike OTry snow shoeing OLearn a new dance OHelp cook a healthy meal OWrite in a journal OWrite a letter to a friend or family member OLearn a new breathing technique OClean & organize your room OMake a gift for someone OPractice singing or playing an instrument ODo a spa Activity at home OHula hoop OJump ropeGet creative you can try other activities not listed to help you earn your leaves and complete the challenge!

7 Activity LOG CHARTUse this handy chart to keep track of all the awesome activities you are doing! Write down the date you completed the Activity in the first column, the type of Activity in the second column, and the number of minutes you did the Activity in the third column. Make a check mark in the fourth column once you have added the leaf to your tree!DATEACTIVITYTIMEADDED TO TREE1/25/2022 Walk around the block15 minutes NameNameACTIVITY TRACKING LEAVESEach leaf is equal to 10 minutes of Activity . Print and cut out each leaf, then add one to your tree chart for every 10 minutes you complete.

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