Sctivity Badges D - M
Dinghy Sailor - Activity Badge
D I Y - Activity Badge
Dragon Boating - Activity Badge
Electronics - Activity Badge
Emergency Aid - Activity Badge
Entertainer - Activity Badge
Equestrian - Activity Badge
Fire Safety - Activity Badge
Forester - Activity Badge
Global Conservation - Activity Badge
Dinghy Sailor - Activity Badge
The Scout must complete the following:Qualify for the Royal Yachting Association's Young Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 2. Back to top
D I Y - Activity Badge
The Sea Scout must complete the following:Be aware of safety in the home, which may include:
Recognise chemical hazard symbols such as toxic, flammable and irritant, and know how to minimise the danger to themselves and others.
Recognise hazards in particular environments, for instance, slippery surfaces.
Know about and use safety equipment such as goggles, gloves, masks, ear defenders.
Know how and where to turn off main supplies to the house such as water, electricity and gas, and to isolate individual electrical circuits if necessary.
Be aware that there are regulations that limit what an amateur may do.
Show or explain how they would deal with four minor emergencies, such as:
Unblocking a sink.
Repairing a leaking tap, for instance, renewing a washer.
Thawing frozen pipes and patching a leak.
Adjusting the float arm in a cistern or water storage tank.
Fitting or rewiring an electrical plug.
Replacing a fuse or resetting a circuit breaker.
Changing a light bulb.
Helping to repair a broken window.
Repairing a tear in clothes or upholstery.
Removing common stains such as ink, wine or coffee.
Take an active part in two major DIY projects, indoors or out, such as:
Insulate the loft or fit draught-proofing to windows and doors.
Insulate the cold water storage tank, pipes and hot water cylinder.
Plan a colour scheme for a room and prepare a sample board.
Prepare and paint, wallpaper or tile the walls of a room.
Prepare and paint woodwork or furniture.
Fit a curtain track and hang curtains.
Make a free-standing storage unit or put up shelves.
Cover a floor with vinyl overlay, lino, tiles or carpet.
Hang a door and fit or repair locks and other door furniture.
Carry out a home security survey and take action to make the house more secure, such as fitting window locks, marking property with a UV pen and fitting a burglar alarm.
Lay a patio or path.
Build a low wall, barbecue, gate or fence.
Create and maintain a garden pond.
Repair bodywork on a car and clean and polish the car.
Any other projects of a similar skill level as agreed with the assessor. They should be involved in the planning of the project, which will probably include taking measurements. Choose the right materials and tools for the job and make sure that they know how to use them safely. Back to top
Dragon Boating - Activity Badge
The Scout must complete the following:Understand the safety rules, capsize drill and the buddy system.
Know the procedures for loading, numbering off, stopping, bracing the boat, forward and backward paddling.
Understand the instructions and commands as advised by The Dragon Boat Racing Association.
Carry out practice training sessions for a minimum of two hours. Practise a race over a distance of at least 250 metres.
Take part in competitive or timed dragon boat event over a course of at least 250 metres. Back to top
Electronics - Activity Badge
The Sea Scout must complete the following:Show an understanding of components by completing the following three tasks:
Be able to recognise common electronic components which are shown to them by the assessor. Explain, in simple terms, the functions that they usually perform in electronic circuits.
Understand the systems used for marking components with their values and be able to identify the values of marked resistors and capacitors. Understand the importance of the rating of a component.
Know the symbols that are used to represent common components in circuit diagrams. Show how to identify the polarity of a diode and a specific pin number on an integrated circuit.
Demonstrate a knowledge of safe working practices to be followed when handling electronic components, working on electronic circuits and when soldering.
Use a multimeter to measure voltage, current and resistance in a simple circuit. Discuss with the assessor the relationship between these values.
Discuss with the assessor the main differences in operation of digital and analogue circuits.
Show an understanding of circuits by completing the following two tasks:
Construct three simple circuits, one of which should be based mainly on digital electronics. These may be from a book or magazine, or circuits that they have designed themselves. At least one of the circuits should be soldered, using either strip-board or a custom-made printed circuit board.
Explain to the assessor the principles behind the operation of each circuit and the typical values of voltage and current found in each. Back to top
Emergency Aid - Activity Badge
The Sea Scout must complete the following:Choose one of the following two options:
Hold, or meet the requirements of the Young Lifesaver (Key Stage 3 [Senior]) of the St. John Ambulance, and demonstrate how to prevent and treat the effects of sunstroke and dehydration and hypothermia.
Resources
Requirements for the Young Lifesaver award can be found on the St John's Ambulance website: http://www.sja.org.uk/training/courses/schools/YoungLifesaver.asp Back to top
Entertainer - Activity Badge
The Sea Scout must complete all the requirements as a member of a group in one of the following alternatives.Alternative A
Write and plan an original entertainment with a group. This could take the form of a sketch, film or slide and tape presentation, camp fire or stage routine involving some of the following: mime, drama, music, storytelling, conjuring, photography, sound recording.
Prepare the entertainment, ensuring that everyone has a job to do, for example, actor, producer, stage manager, publicity manager.
Present the entertainment to an audience such as a school, Pack or Troop Parents'/Carers' Evening.
Alternative B
Take an active part in a Scout Show or other production. This should require a commitment to regular rehearsals.
An adult with some expertise in stage entertainment may be consulted to help with the choice of projects and preparation of alternatives. Entertainer Back to top
Equestrian - Activity Badge
The Sea Scout must complete the following:Qualify for The Pony Club's 'C' Standard. Back to top
Fire Safety - Activity Badge
The Sea Scout must complete these nine requirements.Understand how the local fire service works.
Give a simple explanation of the process of combustion. Know the effects of smoke and heat, and how to act in smoke.
Know the dangers of and understand the fire precautions necessary in the home relating to:
Oil heaters and open solid fuel fires
Portable electric fires
Drying clothes
Electric wiring and fuses
Smoking materials, particularly matches
Uses of household gas and petrol
Party decorations and candles
Closing doors and windows.
Explain the benefits of having smoke detectors in the home and describe where they should be located.
Know the dangers of fire at camp and what precautions should be taken. Know the causes of heath and grass fires and how to deal with an outbreak.
Explain what action should be taken, and why, on an outbreak of fire. Know how to call the fire service and the correct procedure to be followed.
Know how to use and recognise various fire extinguishers including water, dry powder, foam and carbon dioxide types. Know what kinds of fire they should be used on.
Know how to deal with a person whose clothes are on fire.
Talk with their family about the actions to be taken in the event of a fire in their home.
This badge can be completed by taking part in a locally organised course as agreed between themselves, the Section leadership team and the local fire service.
Resources
Chubb is now providing resource packs to help you achieve your Scout Fire Safety Badge. You can view and download the following resources as PDF's: Poster, Leaflet, Certificate. Copies of these resources were sent to all Scout Leaders in January 2004.
More information is availabel at http://www.chubb.co.uk/scouts. Back to top
Forester - Activity Badge
The Scout must complete these six requirements.Be able to identify at least eight common types of tree growing in their area, including deciduous and coniferous.
Know how to identify trees using the identification keys.
Prepare soil and successfully transplant a young tree.
Understand the management of both natural woodland and commercial forestry. Know some of the dangers to which these areas may be exposed, for example, frost, fire and animals.
Know how to select, use and care for appropriate equipment, and the safety issues involved.
Know how to fell and trim out a tree or know the principles of laying a hedge. Back to top
Global Conservation - Activity Badge
From the four sections below, select two items each from section A, C and D, and one item from section B.Section A - Individual local conservation
Choose two of the following activities:
Find out all they can about animals, birds, plants or fish which are in danger of extinction in their own country. Find out what can be done to save them and, if possible, help to do so with expert advice.
Over a week, make a list of everything that their family throws away. Highlight items that could have been reused or recycled.
Find out about local facilities for recycling and encourage their family and friends to use them.
Find out how families can save energy in their homes.
Look for and record evidence of wildlife in their garden or a local park.
Be aware of some of the effects gardeners can have on local wildlife, for
Find out about a local group or organisation that works for conservation.
Section B - Group local conservation
Choose one of the following activities:
Make a list of ways in which the Troop camp could prevent pollution. Make sure that their list is used when planning a camp or expedition.
Plan and carry out a conservation project with members of an Explorer Scout Unit.
Create a scented garden for a blind person.
Adopt a pond and carry out conservation work and maintenance, getting permission and expert advice as necessary.
Build a hide, use it for observing wildlife, preferably staying overnight, and then report their findings.
Assist with the preservation of a stretch of water, such as a stream or canal.
Survey a derelict site, recording how nature has started to reclaim it. Plan and, where possible, take action to help further reclamation.
Survey the local area to find examples of how man has damaged nature. Show how this can be avoided. Send the results of their survey to the relevant authorities.
Survey the local area to find examples of how man has tried to improve his environment. Send a letter of appreciation to the relevant authorities.
Section C - Global conservation
Choose two of the following activities:
Explain how different types of pollution in soil affect growing plants. Describe the safeguards that need to be taken.
Explain the pollution caused by motor vehicles. Describe how this affects people, plants and buildings and, where possible, illustrate their findings.
Explain the causes of water pollution and the action that could be taken to lessen the effects.
Explain how government, industries and other agencies are helping people to become aware of conservation.
Explain how trees are useful to man.
Explain why so many animals in the world are threatened by extinction and suggest what the Patrol can do to assist in their survival.
Section D - Telling others
Choose two of the following activities:
Prepare a checklist of do's and don'ts for campers and hikers, so that the natural environment is neither destroyed nor harmed by their activities. Give a copy of the list to each member of the Troop.
Plan a campaign to conserve energy at home, at school, at camp or at Troop meetings. Support their campaign with posters, displays, and information for the press and advertising material.
Help to make a bird box, bird table or bird feeder with a Cub Scout Pack.
As part of the plans for an expedition, plan a project to improve the environment. Carry out the project and report on it to the local Lions or Rotary Club, sponsoring authority, Parents'/Carers' Open Evening or similar occasion.
Use an original and eye-catching method to inform others about the importance of saving energy and resources. For example, design a poster or collage, produce a photographic display or a short video, compose a song or poem or make a model out of recycled material.
Alternative activities may be undertaken as agreed between Scouts and the Section leadership team. An adult with some expertise in conservation may be consulted to help with the selection of projects and preparation of alternatives.
Resources
co2balance have produced a free on-line resource for Leaders and Young people to help achieve this badge. Back to top