Joy Jars Patch

Small notes can make a big difference.

The Joy Jars Patch celebrates kindness, empathy, and the power of encouraging words. Centered around the message “Spread Joy. Write with Love.”, this patch honors community service projects where scouts create jars (or other vessels) filled with handwritten notes of encouragement, motivation, and care to brighten someone else’s day.

This activity is simple, meaningful, and deeply impactful. Scouts take time to reflect on kind words, write messages from the heart, and share them with others in their community. It’s a beautiful way to practice compassion, thoughtfulness, and service through words.

Joy Jars are especially meaningful for donation to retirement homes, children’s hospitals, care facilities, shelters, or anyone who could use a little extra encouragement.

Ways to Earn This Patch:

• Writing notes of encouragement, kindness, or motivation
• Creating a joy jar or similar container filled with positive messages
• Participating in a troop community service project
• Talking about empathy, kindness, and how words can help others
• Donating completed jars to a local organization or group
• Reflecting on how small acts can spread joy

Patch Details:

• ~3" embroidered patch
• Iron-on backing for easy application

A perfect fit for service-focused meetings, kindness projects, or anytime scouts want to give back in a meaningful, age-appropriate way.

Make it a Meet in a Box!

Pair your patch with our Joy Jars Activity Download for a ready-to-go meeting centered on kindness, reflection, and community service.

This optional download includes:
⭐ A complete meeting plan
🫙 Guidance for creating joy jars or alternative vessels
📝 Printable message prompts and writing sheets
💬 Discussion prompts about empathy, encouragement, and service
🎯 Simple reflection activities to wrap up the project

👉 MEET IN A BOX DIGITAL DOWNLOAD COMING SOON!

Copyright Notice:
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