https://www.scouts.org.uk/staged-badges/digital-maker/

In stage 1 you will learn what digital making is and how it fits with Scouting and the wider world. How to earn your badge:

1. Show that you know what a computer is and understand that there are lots of uses for digital technology in everyday life.
   1. Think about where you see computer systems and technology in your day-to-day life, and about how digital technology helps make things better or easier.
2. Create a graphic for a computer game, app, or website. - This could be a background scene, character, or other image.
3. Write clear instructions for a computer or person to follow to complete a task.

In stage 2 you will demonstrate that you can complete digital projects which can be used in Scouting activities or in the wider world. How to earn your badge:

1. Create a piece of interactive or animated digital art using software.
2. Create a simple computer program to help with a scouting activity, and try it out.
3. Make a simple digital creation that uses code to interact with the wider world through inputs (such as buttons or typing on a keyboard) and outputs (such as a computer screen, sound, or lights).

In stage 3 you will demonstrate that you can use and combine a variety of digital making skills to complete projects that can be used in Scouting activities or in the wider world. How to earn your badge:

1. In a coding language of your choice, create a basic program to meet a need of Scouting or your section.
2. Use a programmable device (such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or micro:bit) with electronic components, code, and appropriate materials to create an electronic gadget and use it in a Scouting activity.
3. Design and create digital graphics for use as part of one of the above.
   1. The elements of the project should all fit within the project’s specific purpose.
4. Show and present your digital making project, explaining the challenges that you encountered while creating it and how you addressed them.

In stage 4 you will demonstrate that you can combine a variety of digital making skills to solve a problem or meet a challenge related to Scouting How to earn your badge:

1. Using a combination of programming, digital art, digital devices, electronic components, and other appropriate materials, create something that could serve a purpose in a Scouting activity.
2. Attend a digital making event and show your work, or help somebody else in your section or another section to work towards a Digital Maker Staged Activity badge.
   1. You could take part in a Raspberry Jam, attend a Code Club, attend a hackathon, or visit a Coderdojo.

In stage 5, you will combine your digital making skills to identify and solve a real problem in the local or global community. You will go through the process of project design from concept, to testing and implementation, and finally to sharing your new knowledge with others. How to earn your badge:

1. Identify a real-life local or global problem and design, build, test, and improve a solution by combining your digital making skills and selecting appropriate software tools, digital devices, components, and materials.
2. Create and share a resource that would allow someone else to replicate your project with minimal previous knowledge.
   1. This resource should be digital, and it can be any format you like: a video (or a series!), an online (printable) document, an entry on a tutorials website such as Instructables, a blog post…Or meet with people who could benefit from your solution to share how you created it and explain how it can help them.

https://www.scouts.org.uk/cubs/activity-badges/activity-plus/

If you’ve enjoyed completing an Activity Badge, taking it further can be just as rewarding as trying something new. Go above and beyond the requirements and become an expert at something you love. How to earn your badge:

1. Hold your chosen activity badge.
2. Agree a target with your leader before going for the Activity Plus badge.

A few example targets could be:

1. For the Book Reader Plus, read at least another six books. Name the authors and tell your leader or other members of the Pack about them.
2. For the Cyclist Plus, gain the Bikeability Level 3.
3. For the DIY Plus, finish a DIY project that is more difficult than the example given.

A PLUS badge can be awarded for any Cub activity badge, apart from the following: Athletics, Athletics Plus, Community Impact, Hikes Away, Nights Away, Time on the Water. When an Activity PLUS is awarded for a staged Activity Badge it can only be awarded against the highest stage of that badge.

Show your leader that you have met your target.

https://www.scouts.org.uk/cubs/activity-badges/diy/

How to earn your badge:

1. Show how to use and take care of tools safely.
   1. Do this for a selection of them, like a hammer, saw, screwdriver, drill or glue gun.
2. Talk to your leader about how to work safely on your projects, especially when you’re using electric tools.
3. Learn what the difference is between hard wood, soft wood, chipboard, plywood and MDF.
   1. For each of them, find out what they’re best used for.
   2. Help design and make something useful. (An adult needs to supervise you.)
4. Show that you’re able to:
   1. measure accurately
   2. saw
   3. join pieces of wood together in two different ways
   4. use a hammer, screwdriver and drill
   5. prepare surfaces and stain, varnish or paint

https://www.scouts.org.uk/scouts/activity-badges/model-maker/

Choose 1 of the following options:

1. General model making
   1. Choose one of these activities:
      1. Build a model using a plastic or white metal kit or pre-cast figures.
      2. Design and construct a model from a wood, plastic or metal construction set, such as Lego or Meccano.
         1. Show that you know the different types of kits or parts available in the material you chose.
         2. Talk about the experience of building the model with a knowledgeable adult.
2. Model aeroplanes
   1. Build a model aeroplane, using a kit if you want to.
      1. It must meet one of these target flight performances:
         1. A hand-launched glider must fly for 25 seconds.
         2. A tow-launched glider must fly for 45 seconds, with 50 metres maximum line length.
         3. A rubber-powered aircraft must fly for 30 seconds.
         4. An engine-powered aircraft must fly for 45 seconds, with 15 seconds maximum motor run.
         5. A control line aircraft must show a smooth take off and landing, with three laps of level flight at about 2 metres, with a climb and dive.
         6. Talk about the experience of building and flying the model with a knowledgeable adult.
3. Model boats
   1. Build an electric or engine-powered model boat or yacht at least 45 cm in length.
      1. Show that it’s capable of maintaining a straight course of at least 25 metres.
         1. You can use a kit if you like.
         2. Talk about the experience of building the model with a knowledgeable adult.
4. Model cars
   1. Choose one of these two activities:
      1. Build an electric slot car racer.
         1. Drive it a minimum distance of 122 metres on any track, without stopping or leaving the slot more than four times.
      2. Build a free running car of any type.
         1. Show that it can run for at least 18 metres.
            1. Airscrew drive is allowed and you can use a kit if you like.
         2. Talk about the experience of building the model with a knowledgeable adult.
5. Model trains
   1. Build a model coach or wagon.
      1. Show that it can run properly behind a scale locomotive.
   2. Build a scaled scenic model, such as a station or farmhouse for a railway layout.
      1. You can use a kit if you like.
   3. Talk about the experience of building your models with a knowledgeable adult.

https://www.scouts.org.uk/beavers/activity-badges/builder/

How to earn your badge:

1. Design a model of something you would like to build. The design can be on paper or a computer.
2. Make a list of all the things you are going to need to build your idea.
3. Build your idea using the things you need. Your model could be made using building blocks, gears or recycled items such as toilet roll tubes or cardboard boxes.
4. Explain to your Lodge Leader, Explorer Scout Young Leader or Beaver Leader how long your build took to finish, if anything went wrong and what you would change if you built it again.

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