Discover Cubs activity badge ideas and practical activities to help Scouts develop new skills, explore interests and work towards their activity badges.
The Chief Scout’s Silver Award is the highest award a Cub can earn. It recognises the skills, experiences and challenges a young person has completed during their time in the Cub section. Rather than being one single activity, the Silver Award is built up gradually through the Cub programme. To earn it, Cubs need to…
The Cubs Challenge Awards are designed to encourage young people to try new things, develop practical skills, work with others and take on challenges. There are seven Challenge Awards for Cubs: Together, they cover a wide range of experiences, from camping and outdoor activities to leadership, teamwork, personal development and discovering different cultures. Completing all…
A QUICK NOTE FOR PARENTS Cub Scouts have lots of opportunities to earn badges as they take part in activities, develop skills and try new experiences. Badges aren’t simply prizes for being the best. They recognise participation, learning, achievement and personal development. Badge requirements and the programme can change, so always check the latest information…
⚠️ SAFETY & AGE-APPROPRIATENESS NOTE Cubs are 8–10½ years old, so activities should always be suitable for their age, experience and individual needs. Activities involving fire, knives, tools, water, climbing, cooking, camping and outdoor exploration should be properly planned and supervised by appropriately responsible adults. Progression doesn’t mean removing supervision. It means gradually giving young…
