Discover Squirrels activity badge ideas and fun practical activities to help young children explore interests, learn new skills and work towards their badges.
The Chief Scout’s Acorn Award is the highest award a Squirrel Scout can earn. It’s designed to recognise the experiences, skills and development a young person has gained during their time in Squirrels. Scouts describes it as recognising Squirrels who have had adventures, helped their friends and learned new things. It’s not a single activity…
The Squirrels programme is designed around trying new things, having adventures and developing skills. One of the main parts of the programme is the Challenge Awards. There are currently four Challenge Awards for Squirrels, each focusing on a different aspect of their development. Scouts describes these awards as opportunities to step outside their comfort zone,…
🐿️ A QUICK NOTE FOR PARENTS Squirrel Scouts have lots of opportunities to earn badges as they take part in activities, learn new skills and try new experiences. Badges aren’t simply rewards for being the best at something. They recognise participation, learning, achievement and the experiences Squirrels have along the way. Badge requirements and the…
🌰 SAFETY & AGE-APPROPRIATENESS NOTE Squirrels are 4–6 years old, so activities should always be appropriate for their age, abilities and individual needs. Squirrels should be supported and supervised by appropriately responsible adults, particularly during outdoor activities, cooking, tool use, water activities and anything involving fire. The aim isn’t simply to complete as many badges…
