How to earn your badge Visit a place of worship which is important to one of the World religions. Find out some information about the building, what’s inside it and how it’s used for worship. Meet someone who belongs to one or the World religions, or has a set of beliefs which are different to […]
How to earn your badge Earn your Water Activities badge in two parts. First, explain the safety rules for all water activities. Then choose one of these options. Option 1 Reach one of these standards: British Sub Aqua Club’s Dolphin Snorkeler Qualification Professional Association of Diving Instructors’ Discover Scuba (Bubble Maker) or Seal Team Programme […]
How to earn your badge Follow your chosen sport for at least three months. Find out the rules and laws of the sport. Explain them to an adult. Show you have a good knowledge of the teams and personalities in your chosen sport. Explain what equipment is needed for the sport. List some major events […]
How to earn your badge Use a skateboard – or in-line, quad or ice skates – for at least three months. Learn some safety rules about skating on the road and in other public places. Show what clothing and protective equipment you need to wear for your activity. You might include helmets, knee pads or […]
How to earn your badge Do six activities. You should choose at least one from each of these sections. For each one, explain or show to a leader what you did and what you found out. Section 1: reactions Show how vinegar reacts with different items and explain what happens. The different items could be […]
How to earn your badge Draw or take photos of 10 different traffic signs. Explain what they mean. Show how to use the Green Cross Code. Tell a leader why it’s important to have different types of pedestrian crossing. Explain how to use them safely. Show that you know how to behave safely as a […]
How to earn your badge Make your own rope, perhaps using a rope machine or working with a friend. Tie a simple lashing. Show how you would: tie three different knots, such as a reef, figure of eight, sheet bend or bowline make one hitch, such as a clove hitch, round turn and two half-hitches […]
How to earn your badge Show a good sporting attitude in all games and sports you take part in. Tell your leader about the sports you take part in. Find out as much as you can about your sports, especially the rules. Show that you’re fairly skilled in your sports. Take part for three months […]
How to earn your badge Show that you know how to use and look after your digital camera. Show how to turn it on and off, use the zoom function, charge or replace the batteries, insert a memory card and transfer pictures from the camera to a computer or tablet. Take at least five photographs […]
How to earn your badge Explain the dangers of playing on or near two of these: railways busy roads building sites cliffs canal banks sand gravel pits farmyards river banks quarries moorlands lakes. Show you can use at least one of these codes: Water Safety Code Bathing Code Firework Code. Make up a safety code […]