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Description

Work around 6 stations to learn about the parts of the World Scout badge.

Resources

Station 1 - 2 bean bags, 2 hoops/buckets (marked as stars)
Station 2 - rope, instructions for reef knot
Station 3 - hula hoop, rope
Station 4 - X marks the spot or hidden object (set up in advance)
Station 5 - Paper and pen
Station 6 - white and purple objects
Printable station cards

Instructions

? Station 1: Two Stars ⭐
? Badge Part: Two Five-Pointed Stars
✨ Symbolism: They represent truth and knowledge.
? Activity: Toss 10 beanbags into two hoops or buckets, one marked truth, one marked knowledge. 2 stars, 5 points each (previously 10 Scout laws). Can they get 5 bean bags into each hoop?

? Station 2: Reef Knot ?
? Badge Part: Rope tied in a Reef Knot
✨ Symbolism: It shows the strength of World Scouting and the bond of friendship. Cannot be undone however hard pulled.
? Activity: Work in pairs to tie a reef knot. Race against another pair or time themselves!

? Station 3: Rope Circle ?
? Badge Part: Rope forming a circle around the badge
✨ Symbolism: This stands for the unity and worldwide brotherhood of Scouting.
? Activity 1: Stand in a circle holding hands. Pass a hula hoop all the way around the circle without letting go.
? Activity 2: Knot of Thought – Without letting go, the group must tangle and then untangle themselves, forming a knot and working back out.

? Station 4: Fleur-de-lis (Main Symbol) ⚜️
? Badge Part: The central fleur-de-lis
✨ Symbolism: Like a compass needle, it shows the right path and living by Scout values.
? Activity: Follow basic compass directions to find a hidden object (set up in advance). For example: "Take 5 steps north, then 3 steps east."

? Station 5: Three Petals of the Fleur-de-lis ⚜️
? Badge Part: Three points/petals
✨ Symbolism: These stand for the three parts of the Scout Promise: 1. Duty to God 2. Duty to Others 3. Duty to Self
? Activity 1: Do 3 fast actions: High five 3 people, Do 3 star jumps, Say one way you help others.
? Activity 2: Write down 3 ways someone might do their duty to God, three way someone might do their duty to others and three ways someone might do their duty to self.

? Station 6: White Background and Purple Colour ?
? Badge Part: White symbol on purple
✨ Symbolism: White stands for purity. Purple is the colour of leadership and service.
? Activity: Run quick relay race(s) that involves balancing something white and purple (like beanbags or paper balls) or collecting things that are purple and white.

? The World Scout Badge – What It Means
• ⭐ Two Stars: Truth and knowledge
• ? Reef Knot: Friendship and unity
• ? Circle of Rope: Worldwide brotherhood
• ⚜️ Fleur-de-lis: Guiding the right way
• ➕ Three Petals: The Scout Promise
• ? White & Purple: Purity and leadership

Ask Cubs to tell you one thing they have learnt about the badge hopefully recap different meanings.

Play a game of badge beetle if time allows.

Tags

• International Activity Badge
• world scout badge

Badge Links

• International - Badge
• Pioneer - Game
• Skills - Problem solving
• Teamwork - Team game
• Teamwork - Team-building