Badge links

for Cubs and Scouts

Badge links for Cubs and Scouts

Many of our activities contain the elements required for attaining or working towards badges awarded by the Scout Association.

Below you will find a few examples of how a PGL activity trip can contribute:

Cubs
Badges Requirement includes PGL course
Holiday Climbing, abseiling, swimming
Outdoor Challenge & Outdoor Plus Challenge Take part in at least one residential experience (preferably camping) with a minimum of 2 nights away
Map Reader Use an Ordnance Survey map during an outdoor activity. Know the 8 points of the compass and use them during an activity
Water Activities Take part in two of the following: canoeing, sailing, snorkelling, windsurfing, surfing, rafting
Staged Activity badges - nights away Complete 1-5 nights away on recognised activities, sleeping in either tents, bivouacs, hostels on boats or other centres
Scouts
Badges Requirement includes PGL course
Circus skills Plate spinning, Devil sticks, diabolo, juggling
The Outdoor Challenge Abseiling archery canoeing, orienteering, rafting, sailing & skiing
Climber Demonstrate the ability to abseil down a face
Physical Recreation Take a regular part in an active sport or physical pursuit for which an activity badge has not been gained
Snowsports Complete at least 16 hours of Snowsports as part of a family or school holiday to a ski resort