Star Trek Day Is September 8, 2021
Star Trek Day is September 8 of every year. This day celebrates the first airing of the Star Trek series on September 8, 1966.
To Boldly Go…
Interestingly, the original series was was cancelled after three seasons. But over the years it became a cult classic, with its vision of a future where people from different backgrounds worked together to forge a better universe. And it spawned a franchise which resulted in numerous popular TV series, movies, fan fiction, and more.
Which was your favorite Star Trek series or movie?
The Star Trek world teaches us to be explorers and to get out of our comfort zones. It also teaches us that leadership is difficult and often involves hard decisions. Another lesson which can be found in Star Trek is the importance of cooperation and working together toward a common goal. All of these things are a part of Scouting also, so Star Trek Day is a good opportunity to remind ourselves about what is good in the universe of Scouting.
How to Celebrate
Here are some things you can do on Star Trek Day.
Sing The Noble Captain Kirk Song
Remember all of those who lost their lives in transporter accidents with this song which is sung to the tune of The Grand Old Duke of York.
Play the Dock Your Flying Saucer Game
Everyone who has ever watched Star Trek knows that the “saucer section” of the ship looks like a frisbee. So play this game with your youth to commemorate the series.
Do a Space Themed Word Search Puzzle
Star Trek was all about space exploration. Get the youth in your unit thinking about “Space, the Final Frontier” with this astronomy themed word search puzzle. This makes a great gathering activity for any space themed event.
