Badgework fulfills a particularly important role in the cub section. Not only does it serve to give the pack night programme a structure and aim but it enables the youngsters to strive and achieve.

What is important is the effort and work that they put in towards the badge. The exact requirements and fiddly definitions should not stand in the way of recognition of outstanding achievement and effort.

The proficiency or activity badges can act as an incentive to progression and a satisfying way of bringing their hobbies to the pack.

Full details of the badge requirements for all sections from 6 to 25 can be found on Scoutbase.

Astronomy is often one of those subjects that can hold the fascination of young and old alike without them having to learn a great deal about the science or the theory behind it.

The science badge challenges young people to look at the world around them and the ideas that they about their surroundings.

The Meteorology badge enables young people to have a good understanding of how the weather works and teaches practical as well as scientific skills

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