cub activity badges

To support and complement the Balanced Programme, there are a number of other optional badges and awards available to Cub Scouts.

Activity Badges are designed to further develop a Cub Scout's skills and interests. They are an optional addition to the Balanced Programme. You can decide to what extent you will offer these badges to the Pack.

Flexibility Statement
The requirements for the Activity Badges provide a wide range of choice for Cub Scouts. Most Cub Scouts will be able to access the Badges of their choice. There will be a number of children with Special Needs who will need further flexibility to gain their Activity Badges. Adaptation may be required specific to the needs of the child concerned. The aim in each case should be to improve access to the Badge rather than to reduce the challenge of its requirements.

How can the badges be attempted?
Individually
A Cub Scout can work on Activity Badges alone, either within or outside the Pack Meeting.

As a Pack
Another way is for the whole Pack working on them together - as a follow up to, or part of one of the Programme Zones. Pack programmes identifies links from the activities to these badges.

As a District
Some Districts organise special activity days when badges are on offer to all Cub Scouts in the District, for example, the Scientist or DIY Badges.