We're on a mission to teach young people across the country how to save lives. And that starts with our Badger programme, for 5 to 10-year-olds.
It's a chance for them to learn important first aid skills in a fun, friendly, and safe environment.
We want to help our Badgers to develop their
They'll get to learn about lots of different topics like first aid, communication skills, and healthy living.
Badgers attend sessions once a week, and work towards awards.
For each subject they complete, they get a certificate and a badge to wear on their uniform. And for every three subjects they complete, they get an award:
Learn about being active and why it's important for our bodies.
Learn how important your actions are and how they affect other people and communities.
Learn important life-saving skills.
Learn about caring for other people and animals.
Learn the importance of communication and the challenges some people face.
Learn about the meaning of community and the communities Badgers are a part of.
Eco BadgerLearn about the environment, sustainability and the natural world.
Learn first aid and how to stay safe and calm in an emergency.
Learn about cultures and traditions celebrated across the globe.
Learn about the human body and healthy living.
Learn about the importance of helping others, charities, and fundraising.
Learn about performing and the arts.
Learn how to stay safe at home, online, and outside.
Learn about the human body, natural world, and science experiments.
Learn about the history of St John Ambulance.
Badgers cost £10 a month or £120 a year.
The subscription covers:
There is a separate cost for a Badger uniform. When Badgers join their Sett, their Sett Manager will help you order their uniform online.
There might be an extra cost for other events like camps and residential courses.
We want to make as many young people first aid confident as we can, regardless of their financial circumstances. Financial assistance is available for both subscriptions and Badger uniform.
Financial assistance can be applied for as part of your joining application. If you or your child are an existing member of St John Ambulance, please speak to the Unit Manager of the Unit that you or your child attend.
Our Badger uniform can be ordered online once you join a Sett.
Badgers wear:
Badgers should wear the polo shirt to their weekly Sett meeting. They can wear the sweatshirt when a warmer layer is needed or if they’re going to ceremonial events.
If you’re eligible for financial assistance for subscriptions, you’re also eligible for a free Badger uniform.
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