We provide fun, challenge and adventure to
over 400,000 girls and boys across the UK
over 400,000 girls and boys across the UK
These badges celebrate your commitment to Scouting, and taking an active part in the programme.
The badges are numbered, and you can be awarded a new badge every 12 months from the time you joined Scouting. If you were a member of a previous section, the badge numbers will continue from those you have already been awarded.
These badges are not section specific. They recognise the length of time you have been a member of the whole Scout movement.
In Explorers you can receive up to four Participation Awards.
Each young person who participates in the Programme, including badges and awards, should face a similar degree of challenge, and requirements can be adapted according to each young person’s abilities. For more information and practical tips see our guidance on flexibility.
