Scout Badges

There are two types of badges that Scouts can earn and wear. Some have a round shape while others are diamond shaped and have different coloured borders.

The round badges are called Challenge Badges. The diamond badges are called Activity Badges. Their coloured borders - brown or green - tell what level of each badge you have earned. You wear both levels of the badges on your sash.

The Activity Badges are connect to the three a achievement awards: Voyageur Scout Award, Pathfinder Scout Award, and the Chief Scout's Award. To earn each Award, you must earn all Activity Badges, as well as a certain number of Challenge Badges.

Normally you will progress through the two levels of each Activity Badge from brown to green. Some Activity Badge requirements are connected to activities you might be doing outside Scouting. First Aid and Lifesaving are two such examples.

As you progress, you will find you're expected to share your new knowledge and skills with Scouts who are working at a lower level of the badges. To learn about all the badges that Scouts can earn, refer to your Canadian Scout Handbook. Good luck in earning your badges and awards. You'll find that this will be a rewarding achievement for any Scout. Here are some badges and placement for these badges on your sash.

Badge placement for new uniform option
Canadian Scouting Catalogue
Computer Badge
Space Exploration Badge