Our clean water section is for groups and individuals concerned about the quality of drinking water in their community and around the world.
The suggested requirements are designed to make the program fun, educational and rewarding. Following along with the requirements will prepare the participant to complete the final service project.
All level requirements are flexible. You decide what works best for your group.
Clean Water Helper Patch Program®
At the “Helping Hands” level children will learn how they can help keep water clean in their area.
Requirement 1: Make It!
Do an art or craft activity to get excited about doing a clean water project.
Requirement 2: Learn It!
Watch the video to learn about clean water.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Choose and complete one of the suggested age-appropriate service projects for helping keep water clean.
Requirement 4: Earn it!
Receive the Clean Water Helper Patch.
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Clean Water Helper Badge in a Bag®
You might be interested in our Clean Water Helper Badge in a Bag® kit.
Kit includes activities for all requirements and the embroidered Clean Water Helper patch.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
Shore Clean Up Patch Program®
At the “Friend” level children will learn how to help clean up shores and bodies of water.
Optional coloring page download is provided for pre-meeting.
Requirement 1: Learn It!
Learn how litter and trash harms oceans and other bodies of water.
Requirement 2: See It!
Visit a local beach and think about what you can do to help clean it up.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Choose and complete one of the suggested shore cleanup projects.
Requirement 4: Review It!
Review your project. Optional review worksheet is provided for younger achievers.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
Shore Improvement Patch Program®
At the “Volunteer” level you will learn how to plan for volunteering to improve a nearby beach.
Optional workbook download is provided for pre-meeting.
Requirement 1: Research It!
Find a nearby beach and learn what needs to be done for it.
Requirement 2: See It!
Visit your local beach or shore and think about how you can improve it.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Make a commitment to protect and improve your beach by choosing and completing one of the suggested service projects.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
Clean Water Advocate Patch Program®
At the “Advocate” level you will learn to effectively advocate for clean water.
Requirement 1: Research It!
Use the provided links to learn about water pollution and the importance of keeping fresh water clean.
Requirement 2: Do It!
Plan and complete one of the suggested advocacy programs to help keep water clean.
Requirement 3: Review It!
Review your experience advocating for clean water and thank those who helped.
This patch and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
Clean Water Delegate Pin Program
At the “Delegate” Level you will learn to organize and lead a clean water service project.
Requirement 1: Choose It!
Use the provided links to choose a topic for your clean water action project.
Requirement 2: Plan It!
Learn how to plan and organize your action project including fundraising and outreach.
Requirement 3: Do It!
Join in during your project to supervise and provide assistance at all levels. Don’t forget to thank the volunteers, organizations and mentors that helped you complete your project!
This pin and all program supplies are available from our partner site MakingFriends®.com.
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