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CHAPTER 13<br />
CHAPTER 13<br />
1<br />
Check out the PAB template for<br />
Cub Scouts at Canadianpath.ca.<br />
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT BADGES 1<br />
Personal Achievement badges 2 provide opportunities for youth to pursue their own<br />
personal interests on an individual basis. They are structured to recognize existing<br />
knowledge or interest in an area, and to challenge the Cub Scout to pursue further<br />
experiences. The process follows the Plan-Do-Review model. Badges acknowledge<br />
the Cub Scout’s achievements in the pursuit of those interests. The Plan-Do-Review<br />
template for Personal Achievement badges is found in Chapter 3.<br />
Cub Scout Personal Achievement Badges<br />
2<br />
Check out the PAB guide for<br />
Cub Scouts at Canadianpath.ca.<br />
The selection of Personal Achievement badges is intended to provide a wide variety<br />
of adventure possibilities so that each Cub Scout can tailor the badge to suit his or<br />
her specific interest. To complete the badge, there are four requirements that must be<br />
completed. There are varied suggestions provided for each badge, so that Cub Scouts<br />
may select from these, but Scouters need to encourage youth to select their own<br />
goals for the badges. Of the four requirements, any number can come from the Cub<br />
Scout. As well, the same badge may be presented more than once each year, as long<br />
as the Cub Scout selects a more progressive level or a different focus.<br />
Earth<br />
Air<br />
Water<br />
Space<br />
There are sixteen Personal Achievement badges. When having adventures in a<br />
Program Area, Cub Scouts may be motivated to follow through on their personal<br />
interests connected with that Program Area. They may also work on achieving any<br />
Personal Achievement badge, regardless of the Program Area they are currently<br />
exploring. Scouter, you may help make a connection for a Cub Scout and a specific<br />
Personal Achievement badge that may be of interest.<br />
Summer Fitness<br />
Winter Fitness<br />
Year-round Fitness<br />
Home<br />
Personal Achievement badges are completed solely at the discretion of the youth.<br />
They are meant to support and encourage the personal interests that contribute to<br />
the personal journey of each youth. While you (as a Scouter) can encourage Cub<br />
Scouts, don’t pressure them.<br />
Community<br />
Canada<br />
World<br />
Technology<br />
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS<br />
• Camping<br />
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS<br />
Outdoor Adventure Skills are important skills associated with Scouting. Nine areas of<br />
skills are part of every Scouting Section, from Beaver Scouts to Rover Scouts. Each of<br />
the nine skills is defined in nine progressive stages.<br />
• Trail<br />
• Scoutcraft<br />
• Emergency Aid<br />
• Paddling<br />
• Winter Skills<br />
Outdoor Adventure Skills are learned in the completion of adventures. For example,<br />
youth on a winter camp can achieve several objectives in several Outdoor Adventure<br />
Skills, such as Winter Skills, Emergency Aid, Camping and Scoutcraft. Through<br />
reviewing their activities, Cub Scouts will recognize how they have personally<br />
developed in these skills.<br />
Arts<br />
Building<br />
Hobby<br />
Science<br />
• Vertical Skills<br />
• Sailing<br />
• Aquatics<br />
The Outdoor Adventure Skills accomplished by the youth depends on both individual<br />
and Cub Pack factors. More information is available in Chapter 6: “Outdoor Adventure<br />
Skills” (pp. 81–84); competencies and requirements for the Outdoor Adventure Skills<br />
are available at Canadianpath.ca.<br />
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