Ideas for Collections

Collector Badge Ideas

Cubs like to collect things but sometimes have a hard time getting going. Here are some ideas of things they could collect and some hints of how to organize their collections.

HELPFUL HINTS FOR COLLECTORS:

q  Collect what things you like, something you are interested in.

q  Involve your family and friends – let everyone know that you are collecting something they can surprise you on your birthday or special occasions.

q  Look at rummage sales or second hand stores for items (ask the sales people if they have the items you are looking for. Things can be hard to find but if you ask they can point the things out for you.

q  Make an interesting display of your collection. You may choose to use shelves, interesting containers, glass jars, wicker baskets, wooden boxes, binders and/or plastic covers.

THINGS YOU COULD COLLECT:

Ø  Stamps
Ø  Cards – Hockey, Football, Baseball etc.
Ø  Comic Books
Ø  Model Kits
Ø  Toys – Lego, Action figures, Beany babies, marbles etc.
Ø  Buttons with pictures or slogans on them.
Ø  Pins from different places.
Ø  Spoons from different places
Ø  Pencils, erasers
Ø  Shells
Ø  Holiday things (Christmas ornaments, valentines, St. Patricks, Thanksgiving, etc.)
Ø  Caps
Ø  Stickers
Ø  Postcards
Ø  Books
Ø  Autographs
Ø  Flags
Ø  Coins
Ø  Keys
Ø  Bookmarks
Ø  Salt and Pepper shakers
Ø  Bottles
Ø  Butterflies/bugs
Ø  Cows
Ø  Pigs
Ø  Frogs
Ø  Bears
Ø  Disney Characters
Ø  Angels
Ø  Puzzles
Ø  Airplanes
Ø  Barf Bags (Un-used)
Ø  Pez Dispensers
Ø  Old fashioned records