Badgers

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Badgers are the youngest members of St John Ambulance. 

What's it all about?

The aims of Badgers are:

  • to provide a friendly and safe place where they can both learn and have fun, and gain rewards for the activities in which they take part
  • to provide activities that meet young people’s interests and needs. These activities include working together, playing games, making things and basic first aid
  • to provide opportunities for young people to help make decisions about the activities in which they take part
  • to encourage young people to develop their common sense, honesty, self-control, courage and sense of fair play.

Badgers is about having fun while learning!

Michelle
Badger Leader, Kidlington
Badgers work towards achieving the Super Badger Award, which they receive for taking part in 12 Badger subjects over about four years.

There are 15 Badger subjects to choose from, including:

  • Badger first aider
  • Eco Badger
  • Global Badger
  • Healthy Badger
  • Adventure Badger. 
For each one in which they take part they are awarded a badge. They also have opportunities to take part in trips, camps and other adventure activities