There are a range of badges and awards available to young people in all sections.  There are some examples of badges that can be earnt at home/away from Scouting on each sections pages.

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Activity Badges

 

Many of the badges available are activity badges, which allow Scouts to show their progress in existing pursuits, but also to try all kinds of new things and form new interests. 
 

Staged Activity Badges

 

Staged Activity Badges are available to young people from Beavers to Explorers, and cover a range of topics and skills. The stages have increasing levels of difficulty, and can begin at whichever stage offers them an appropriate level of challenge. 

 

Challenge Awards

 

Achieving a Challenge Award involves accomplishing a number of more ambitious tasks within the section or community. 

These Awards support the main themes of the Programme; outdoor and adventure; world and skills.  Scouts take part in a range of activities to develop their skills and understanding in each of the challenge areas. 

 

Core Badges

 

In addition, there are a number of core badges, obtained upon joining or moving on from a Section, or for time spent in the Scouting movement.