Award Activity Zone

Build On Your Hobby

Serving Scares (Horror)

Description: Dare to scare in the world of horror fandom! Whether you’re a casual fan or hardcore enthusiast, explore the creepiest corners of entertainment. From recreating your favorite horror flicks to writing your own chilling stories, there’s a whole world of terror waiting for you. So, turn down the lights, grab your snacks, and get ready for a spooky adventure!

How the Award will get you there:

Example SMART Goal: Over the next 13 weeks, I will dedicate 30 minutes twice a week to writing horror stories, experimenting with different plot twists, settings, and character arcs. I want to be able to write better stories to share on-line on Wattpad.

Example Assessor: English teacher

ORB Category: Communications

ORB Subcategory: Creative Writing

Example log for ORB: Began drafting a horror short story inspired by a classic ghost tale, focusing on atmospheric descriptions, eerie imagery, and psychological suspense to engage readers.

Example SMART Goal: I will play tag for 1 hour once per week for the next 13 weeks with a friend, where one will chase while the other will run, like a horror movie, improving agility.

Example Assessor: Family friend

ORB Category: Outdoor Recreation

ORB Subcategory: Others: Tag.

Example log for ORB: Did a tag session at the park with some friends today. I did so good that I know I am going to survive if I ever get chased!

Example SMART Goal: I will commit to volunteering at the local Halloween Haunt for a total of 4 hours per week, getting everything ready and participating in the final event. I will do scare performances, makeup application, and event coordination to contribute to the success and excitement of the Halloween season.

Example Assessor: Halloween Haunt coordinator

ORB Category: Voluntary Service to Other People

ORB Subcategory: Event Participation

Example log for ORB: We prepared for the Halloween haunt today by going over scripts and starting to make costumes. I worked on creating “The Grudge” costume. This is going to be so fun!

(Completed as a team. Participants will collaboratively establish practice and qualifying journey goals together).

Example Activity: Design a Halloween camp, like a zombie apocalypse! You can do this in the backcountry or a local campground. Make a map with stations with Halloween or horror themed challenges!

Idea: Could look at something like the Zombie Apocalypse example- plan and prepare what you would do in a zombie escape plan in your city.

Example Assessor or Supervisor: Employee at the escape room