Activity badges

Many of the badges available are activity badges, which allow Cub Scouts to

show their progress in existing pursuits, but also to try all kinds of new things and form new interests.

Some activity badges are covered during pack activities but you can achieve others in your own time. We have created a series of badge information sheets for the most popular badges to do at home.

Follow this link to the Scout Association web pages for full information on activity badges.

Staged Activity Badges

These give Cub Scouts the chance to try something new or get better at something they already know. Cub Scouts can choose the right stage for their skills rather than  age.  With staged activities Cub Scouts get to try the same challenges as Beavers, Scouts and Explorers. They can jump ahead to a higher stage if they are ready.

Follow this link to the Scout Association web pages for full information on staged activity badges.

Challenge awards

Gaining a challenge badge involves accomplishing a number of more ambitious tasks within the Pack or community. There are several challenge badges across a number of themes, from the physical and outdoorsy to challenges dealing with the local community or issues connected with the Scouting world.

Follow this link to the Scout Association web pages for full information on challenge awards

Personal Challenge Badge

We will offer many opportunities within the cub programme to achieve all of the Challenge Badges. The Personal Challenge badge involves working on two challenges over at least a 4 week period outside of cubs. The challenges must be agreed with your Cub Leaders.

Click the badge to download the Personal Challenge booklet

Badges to do at home

• Animal Carer
• Home Helper
• Sports Enthusiast
• Physical Recreation
• Martial Arts
• Hobbies
• Equestrian
• Collector
• Entertainer
• Swimming
• Musician
• Home Safety
• DIY
• Cyclist
• Personal Safety

Pets and animals need a lot of care. Your animal carer badge will show everyone how well you look after your four legged friends.

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Being helpful around the home will really impress your parents or carers. When you grow up and like in your own house one day you will know exactly what to do.  

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If you love sport but follow it rather than play it, show off your expert knowledge.  

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Are you into sports and games? Here’s your chance to get more involved and take part in a sport or physical activity that interests you.  

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Martial arts is a pretty cool hobby. But not only that, it teaches you to be confident, self-disciplined and healthy.  

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If you have a hobby and you want to develop it, why not go for this badge? It’s perfect if your hobby isn’t covered by one of the other badges.  

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Saddle up and get ready to ride! Show off your skills in horse riding and learn how to take care of your trusty steed.  

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Certain objects tell us a lot about people, places and history. Why not go for this badge and build up a collection of things that interest you?  

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Singing and dancing is a pretty cool hobby. But not only that, it teaches you to be confident, self-disciplined and healthy.

Swimming is a Staged Activity Badge. Staged Activity Badges are available to young people from Beavers to Explorers, and cover a range of topics and skills. The stages have increasing levels of difficulty, and a Cub can begin at whichever stage offers them an appropriate level of challenge. Click here for the Swimming Staged Activity Badges.

Musician is a Staged Activity Badge. Staged Activity Badges are available to young people from Beavers to Explorers, and cover a range of topics and skills. The stages have increasing levels of difficulty, and a Cub can begin at whichever stage offers them an appropriate level of challenge. Click here for the Musician Staged Activity Badges.

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