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Scouts International Activity Badge

Scouts International Activity Badge

International badge

Explore the culture and traditions of other countries. Your journey will broaden your horizons as you learn about different communities.

How to earn your badge:

  1. Find out about the World Scout Movement’s history and what it does today.

    Complete a quiz in teams to see who in your Troop knows the most about the World Scout Movement and discuss what you think World Scouting could do in the future.

  2. Take part in a traditional craft or creative activity from another country.
  3. In a language other than your own, introduce yourself and say a few basic, useful, everyday phrases.
  4. Take part in one of these events individually or with the Troop and report back to other Scouts:
    1. a link to Scouts in another country
    2. Jamboree On The Internet (JOTI) or Jamboree On The Air (JOTA)
    3. an international camp held in the UK or abroad

Tips

  • For number 2, traditional crafts from another country might include hieroglyphics, Chinese calligraphy, traditional tribal dress or masks, musical instruments, leatherwork, jewellery and accessories, or woodcraft.

April 2024.

Requirements can be adapted to suit each young persons abilities. See our guidance on flexibility.

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