Activity PLUS badges
Activity
PLUS badges can be awarded if you develop your skills or knowledge to a
higher level than the activity badge.
It should represent a significant
achievement, taking into account your abilities and the nature of the
activity, as well as local facilities.
To gain this badge, Scouts must complete the requirements below:
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Hold the relevant activity badge.
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Agree a target with the Troop leadership team before seeking to gain a PLUS badge, This should
involve taking part in additional training or involvement in the activity, in order to develop
further your knowledge and/ or skills.
Examples of appropriate targets might be:
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For the canoeist PLUS, achieve the BCU Paddlepower Discover
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For the pulling PLUS take charge of a boat under oars
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For the meteorologist PLUS, keep a weather diary for an agreed number of months
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For the dragon boating PLUS, train for a month as part of a team to compete in a national dragon boat competition.
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For the canoeist PLUS, achieve the BCU Paddlepower Discover
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Achieve the target to the satisfaction of the Troop leadership team.
Notes
A
PLUS badge can be awarded for any activity badge, apart from the
following: any staged activity badge, Basic Aviation Skills, Aviation
Skills, Advanced Aviation Skills, Basic Nautical Skills, Nautical
Skills, Advanced Nautical Skills.
If
you need help designing alternatives to these requirements for those
with special needs please contact the Special Needs Office at Gilwell
Park.