scout challenge badges

A well balanced programme will allow Scouts to achieve a variety of awards, challenges and other badges. Some of these will be worked for in a group, others will be for the individual to choose to complete.

Activity Badges are another way of recognising the achievements of Scouts who have learnt a new skill, or who have taken part in an activity for a certain period of time.

Scouts should be encouraged, where possible, to achieve National Governing Body Awards. These can also be used to help achieve the relevant Scout Activity Badge. For example, in gaining a Snowlife award, a Scout might also achieve the Snowsports Badge.

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