Welcome back! We hope you have all had a fantastic new year and Christmas break.
January brings us a new year and a new term, which gives us time to kick start our 2025 awards and aim high this year! so we are starting the years off with our You Shape Award.
You Shape is available for all sections from our youngest Super Squirrels to our oldest Extraordinary Explorers. it is based of 4 badges, which we will cover in this article, as well as some fun ways you can help your sections earn their You Shape awards!
“You Shape is a great way to get your young people involved in planning what they want to do and letting them lead the way. You Shape is now available for all our sections from Squirrels to Explorers, and I can’t wait to see what you all get up to! This month we’ll be sharing ways you can add You Shape to your programme this year! If anyone has any questions or suggestions, please contact me on my email below”
Jake, District Youth Lead – jake.dyc@walsallnorthscouts.org.uk
Centre Badge:What is the Centre-You-Shape Badge?
The Centre-You-Shape badge is all about YOU taking the lead to shape activities, projects, or ideas that benefit your troop or community. This badge will challenge you to be the central figure in planning, organizing, and executing a meaningful project that shows your leadership, creativity, and impact.
Squirrels: You Shape Photo Frames
Scouts: Scouts Through Time Quiz
What is the Plan-You-Shape Badge?
This badge focuses on helping Scouts like YOU make informed decisions, set goals, and create a clear plan for how to achieve them. It’s all about shaping your future!
Beavers – Paper Snowball Fights
Explorers – Create Something New
Lead: What is the Lead Badge?
The Lead badge is designed to help Scouts develop essential leadership qualities by taking on responsibilities, guiding others, and demonstrating initiative. It’s about showing how you can make a positive difference in your troop and community.
Cubs: Share Your Favorite Game
Scouts: Our Group, Our Culture
Explorers: Lead a session for another Explorer Unit.
Represent: What is the Represent-You-Shape Badge?
The Represent-You-Shape badge encourages Scouts to step up and take on a leadership role where you’ll represent your troop or community. It’s about being the face of your group, helping to shape its reputation, and demonstrating the values and skills you’ve learned in Scouting.