Local Knowledge

Local Knowledge Activities Cub Badge post 2002

Activity badges are worn on the left hand sleeve and in the order in which they were earned

To gain this badge, Cub Scouts must complete three of the following:

1.       Either:

a.       Find out about a famous person, past or present, who lived in or near where you live.

b.       Visit and find out about a famous old building, monument, earthworks or other place of historical interest. In either case, discuss what you have found out with your Leader and/or other Cub Scouts.

2.       Find out the meaning of, and collect pictures of, either your County, Borough, District, town or village coat of arms. Tell a leader in how many different places you have seen the coat of arms displayed.

3.       Talk to someone who has lived in your local area for a long time. Find out about what life was like when they were young and what changes they have seen in your local area over the intervening years.

4.       Draw a map of your area and mark on it places of interest.

5.       With other Cub Scouts, go on a short walk in your local area. Point out to the leader any features of interest.

6.       Visit a local emergency services station such as police, fire, ambulance services, coastguard or mountain rescue. Find out how the station is run.