Cub challenge badges
Cub challenge badges
Please remember to stick within any applicable COVID laws and guidance whilst completing any of these tasks.
Some of the suggestions are specific locations - please treat them as inspiration, not an instruction to travel!!
The official Scout pages for the Cub Silver Award and challenge badges is here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/cubs/awards/ and has lots more suggestions on how to complete the various elements.
Adventure challenge
1. Try two adventurous activities. At least one of them should be new to you. You could try:
- crate stacking
- caving
- abseiling
- grass sledging
- bouldering
- rafting
- bell boating
- fencing
- zorbing
2. Take part in six other outside activities.At least two of them should be new to you. You could try:
- making and lighting a fire
- following a sensory trail
- making a hot air balloon and flying it - try the instructions here
- making a ballista - click here for instructions
- playing some water games
- going on an obstacle course
- making a mini raft - very simple one shown here
- tracking - Scout tracking factsheet
- building a den - Evanton Community woods
is excellent for this but anywhere will do!
- flying a kite you have made -
try this one
from a sheet of A4 paper
3. Go on a hike or follow a trail. Try to walk for 1-2 hours
Note if you can last for 3 hours, it will also count as a Hikes Away
4. Prepare for your activities and hikes. Find out what you need to wear and bring, and pack your own bag. You will need to know what you have with you, and remember everything you need.
This link
has some good checklists etc
Turn it into a game - have two rucksacks and a (very random) selection of items - the challenge is to pick and pack the correct things. See who picks the teddy or the high-heeled shoes...
Outdoors challenge
1. Take an active part in at least three nights away, on camps or Pack holidays.
2. While you’re away, work with other Cubs to do all of these tasks:
- help to pitch and strike your tent
- show that you know how to look after yourself and be safe at camp
- show that you know how to keep your tent and kit safe, tidy and secure
- cook a meal with your Six
- build a shelter big enough for two Cubs
- using bamboos canes, rubber bands or simple lashings complete a simple pioneering project or make a camp gadget
- learn and follow the Countryside Code - full code; outdoor code leaflet; camping leaflet; how about making up a quiz based on the info leaflets (and sharing it here?!)
- show you know what things you need to do to look after your campsite, and that you can put them into practise
- show that you know how to treat mild burns, scalds, cuts or grazes and make a call to the emergency services.
3. While you’re away, do at least two of these tasks as well:
- take part in a wide game
- take part in a campfire sing-along or other entertainment
- cook a backwoods meal
- build a bivouac and sleep in it - scout instructions
- care for your personal equipment while at camp
- using knots that you’ve learned, make a simple camp gadget, like a flagpole. Instructions here for: basic camp table; flagpole. This link
has good pics but no detailed instructions.
Personal challenge
Complete two personal challenges:
- one chosen by the Cub
- one chosen by the leaders/parents
Click for a template the Cubs can fill in and get signed off: pdf format
or word format
Skills challenge
1. Try two new sports or physical activities at least once.
2. Take part in three activities to help you be healthy, like:
- healthy eating
- exercise
- learning how the human body works
- another activity agreed with your leader.
3. Pick two creative things to try, and show your leader what you’ve done. You could:
- write a short story - click here
for a comic strip template
- make a model - air-drying clay is usually a big hit, very versatile and pretty economical to buy in bulk.
- take some photos and use them to tell a story; or use them in a stop-motion app (there are plenty free ones) to make a short film
- be part of a play or sketch - most of the kids will probably have done this at school at some point
4. Learn and use at least four of these skills:
- sew on a button or badge
- make cakes, bread, biscuits or something similar
- oil a bicycle chain, change a wheel or fit lights
- make a cup of tea or coffee, then wash up afterwards
- lay a table for a meal
- peel potatoes or other vegetables
- iron your scarf
- change a lightbulb, in a table or standard lamp
- clean a window
- tidy and clean your bedroom
- another similar home skill agreed with your leader.
5. Take part in at least two problem solving activities that you haven’t done before. It should be something that you need to think creatively for. As part of the activity you need to say what you found difficult, what you did to solve the problem, and why.
Teamwork challenge
COMING SOON!
Team leader challenge
Coming Soon!
World challenge
1. Create a community map. What services are there? Where are they? Who are they for? Try and visit one of these services if possible.
2. As a Pack, identify and complete an activity that benefits your local community. How did it help others? How did the activity help you? What could you do next?
3. Find out about, and take part in, an act of worship, reflection or celebration.
Any church parade would count, as would Remembrance day parade. Or Scouts Own at a camp/sleepover.
4. Find out about a faith or culture you are not familiar with. You could visit a place of worship or a cultural centre in your local community.
5. Talk about a time when you did your best. Explain how you have kept your Cub Promise and the Law.
6. Take part in an activity about the environment.
7. Play a game that Cubs play in another country and learn their Promise.
8. Celebrate a festival from another country or culture. You could celebrate Holi with a colour party, Brazilian carnival by making masks, or Diwali by making ginger ladoo sweets.
