Animal Lover
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Complete any 3 activities

1. Visit a zoo or wildlife park and find out about some of the feeding habits and natural habitats of some of the animals and creatures you see.
2. Take care of a pet. Know the correct foods to give it and how to recognise and prevent common illnesses and how to treat them.
3. Help to care for a farm animal, know the correct food to give it and how to look after it. Know how to recognise the common illnesses and what special care is needed before and after the birth of farm animals.
4. Keep a record over two weeks, in pictures, sketches, photographs or tape recordings, of bird, animal or insect life in your garden or local area/park.
5. Know six different freshwater, seawater or tropical fish and know what types of foods they eat.
6. Belong to an animal, bird or wildlife society. Either take part in one of its activities or make progress in any award scheme offered.
7. Make a poster, collage or drawing about the dangers in the countryside that threaten wildlife and talk to the examiner about it.

1. Choose three other activities from the list below. One of these activities is to be done in the presence of the examiner:
   • Draw with pencil, brush, pen or crayon an original illustration of any imaginary incident, character or scene.
   • Design and make a greeting card.
   • Make a poster advertising Cub Scouting in St. Andrew's or a Cub Scout event.
   • Make a design and print it on paper or fabric, e.g. using potato or lino cuts.
   • Design and make a decorated book cover.
   • Draw or paint a picture from observation.
   • Complete any other suitable activity agreed with the examiner.
2. Know the primary colours and demostrate how to mix paints to make other colours.

1. Make a model or draw a diagram of the solar system.
2. Explain difference between a star and a planet.
3. Identify and find the Orion, and 3 other constellations, and how to find north with them.
4. Find out and present info about 2 of the following:
   • Comets
   • Northern Lights
   • Eclipses
   • Meteorites
   • Sun spots
   • Black holes
   • Asteroids
   • Light years
   • Space Exploration
5. Observe the moon, if possible using a binoculars or telescope, and describe some of its features.

Athlete (Bronze / Silver / Gold)
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Badges for successive stages may be worn at the same time. You should add up the scores from your best four events. You must gain the following points:

1. Bronze - 5 points
2. Silver - 8 points
3. Gold - 10 point

A certificate from NAFA will qualify for the above badge for Bronze, Silver and Gold.

1. Produce a list of at least 6 books you have read or used recently, name their authors and be able to tell the examiner something about three of the books.
   The three books to be chosen by you are to include at least one story and at least one factual book and the other three books must be of a reasonable standard, taking the Cub Scout's age and development into account.
2. Show that you understand how to care for books.
3. Show that you can use a dictionary, encyclopedia and an atlas.
4. Explain to the examiner how the books in a library are set out and how you would find fiction and non-fiction books.

1. With other Cub Scouts, camp under canvas for at least 3 nights (not necessary on same occasion).
2. Help pack your kit for Cub Scout camp.
3. Help pitch and strike a tent, and know how to care for it.
4. Take part in at least one of the following activities while at camp:
   • Campfire
   • Scout's own
   • Wide game
   • Joint activity with other Cub Scouts
   • A good turn for the site
   • Any suitable similar activity
   • Help to tidy campsite before you leave
5. At camp, help to prepare, serve, cook and clear away a meal, if possible out of doors.
6. Know the basic health and camp rules for camp and how to prepare for kit and tent inspection.

1. Search through the internet and print a map or get a copy of the constituency in which you live and name the Member of Parliament for the constituency.
2. List the full names of all the Presidents of Singapore, past and present, and the period of the terms of office.
3. List the full names of all the current cabinet Ministers and their official titles.
4. Show the history of the Republic of Singapore from 1955 to the present.
5. Explain the functions of one of the following:
   • HDB
   • Housing and Development Board (HDB)
   • Port of Singapore Authority (PSA)
   • Public Utilities Board (PUB)
   • Singapore Tourist Board (STB)
   • Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA)
   • National Environment Agency (NEA)

1. Make a collection over a period of 3 months of a number of similar items (eg stamps, postcards).
2. Arrange your collection neatly and in a suitable order, labelling items correctly and clearly.
3. Talk about items in your collection that particularly interests you.
4. Visit or look at a collection made by someone else and explain what you like or dislike about the presentation of the collection, choice of venue etc. This could be a personal or public collection.

Communicator
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Complete any 3 activities:

1. Demonstrate how to use a private and public telephone and if possible, use a phone card.
2. Know how to make an emergency telephone call.
3. Find out about and make use of at least 2 of the following:
   • FAX
   • answering machine
   • walkie talkie
   • teletext
   • cellular phone
   • email
   • any other communication system
4. Make a verbal or taped report of a local event either past or present.
5. Write and decipher 3 simple messages using codes, ciphers or invisible ink.
6. Hold a simple conversation in another language.
7. Make and maintain a link with another Cub Scout Pack using tapes, videos, letters etc.
8. Find out how other people with visual or hearing impairment communicate (e.g. Braille, sign language).
9. Memorise a passage and deliver it 20 minutes later.
10. Pass a message to someone else using Amateur Radio.

1. Visit a local emergency service station (Police, fire ambulance, coast guard). Find out how the station is run and organised.
2. Know what information you should give to the emergency services over the telephone and make sure you know how to make an emergency phone call.
3. Know some precautions you can take to protect home and possessions against crime.
4. Mark on a map or chart the services and organisations that help your community (e.g. doctors, age concern, fire or police station, meals on wheels etc).
5. Draw a picture or write a slogan which will encourage children to respect the property of other people and discourage vandalism.
6. Know the importance of marking property so that it can be returned to the owner if it has been recovered after being stolen. Know about ultra violet pens and the use of names and addresses and post codes. Know the importance of keeping numbers of bicycles, cars etc.

1. Discuss with the examiner the advantages and disadvantages of different methods of preparing and cooking food and the importance of a balanced diet.
2. Plan, cook, serve and clear away a two course meal for at least two people. The following dishes are given as suggestions. You may produce your own meal which will be approved by the examiner beforehand:
• Main courses
  • A mince dish
  • A salad dish
  • A fish dish
• Sweets
  • Baked apple with custard
  • Fruit crumble
  • Fresh fruit salad
  • Trifle
  • Banana split
3. Prepare and cook fresh vegetable.
4. Make either scones, small cakes, biscuits or tarts.
5. Make and serve a hot drink.
6. Know the basic rules of safety and hygiene in the kitchen and the reasons for them.

Craftsman
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You must complete three activities to a high standard, one of which must be completed in the presence of the examiner.

1. Make a model out of clay and fire it in a kiln if appropriate.
2. Make a decorative article from cane, raffia, wool, leather, wood or other suitable material approved in advance by the examiner.
3. Make a design and print it on paper or fabric (using potato cuts or lino cuts).
4. Make a toy, puppet or model of your own design.
5. Make a collage using a variety of materials e.g. natural materials, cloth, felt, wool.
6. Find a natural object such as a piece of wood or a stone that has an interesting shape. Clean, rub down and vanish it, then mount it to make an ornament.
7. Undertake a project involving the use of a plastic or metal construction kit such as Lego. The standard expected should demand an imaginative approach and a high quality of workmanship.
8. Complete a project in a craft technique, such as marbling, origami, string work, macrame, paper. mache, plaster casts, weaving or other craft agreed with the examiner.

1. Own or have the regular use of a bicycle of proper size.
2. Be able to mount and dismount properly.
3. Be able to clean and oil your bicycle and keep it in a road-worthy condition.
4. Under observation, go for a short ride on a specified course (include cross-road, pedestrian crossing, right-hand turn and roundabout), showing a knowledge of the proper use of signals and rules for road-users on wheels as described by the highway code.

Entertainer
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Carry out at least two of the following either with a group of other Cub Scouts or by yourself.

1. Help to make up a mime or play and perform it.
2. Perform a puppet play or shadow graph using puppets which you have made.
3. Help to plan and make an entertainment recorded on video or audio tape.
4. Sing a programme of songs, carols or hymns.
5. Perform some folk or traditional dances.
6. Make a selection of simple rhythm instruments and use them as accompaniments.
7. Take part in a gymnastic display.
8. Make up and perform a dance to a piece of music of your own choice.
9. Help plan and perform a series of magic tricks.
10. Take part in a gang show, concert or band performance.
11. Perform a Reader’s Theatre.
12. Any other suitable activity agreed with the examiner.

1. Describe or write down the preparations required for a 1-day expedition, including the cost of expedition, correct clothing, footwear, first aid kit, food etc
2. Take part in two Cub Scout expeditions outdoors, one of which should include a hike of at least 10 kilometres.
3. Build a simple shelter, using natural materials.
4. Build and light a fire outdoors and use it to make a hot drink.
5. Find your way along a route of at least 1 kilometre using one of the following methods: compass, maps, tracking signs, landmarks, clues and codes.

1. How to pack a standard 1st Aid Kit.
2. Know your limits of first aid and when you would get adult help.
3. Know how to control bleeding by direct pressure on a wound.
4. Know the importance of cleanliness and show how to dress minor cuts and grazes with gauze and a roller bandage; apply and remove adhesive dressings.
5. Demonstrate the use of a triangular bandage as an arm sling, knee and head bandage.
6. Know how to treat burns and scalds and how to put out burning clothing.
7. Know how to treat a wasp and bee sting and how to remove a splinter.
8. Have knowledge of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and where possible demonstrate this method by use of a mannequin or other approved aid.
9. Demonstrate how to make a patient comfortable.
10. Passed the Junior 1st Aid (Red Cross) or Basic 1st Aid (St John) allows exemption.

1. Hold the swimmer badge
2. Know the dates of the monsoon seasons and the minimum sizes of fish which may be caught
3. Make a fishing rod and tackle
4. Keep a log book over a period of 3 months of fishing trips undertaken. The log is to contain a note of water conditions, weather, wind direction and strength, species and numbers of fish caught and baits which prove successful

1. Either:
• Look after a patch of garden, know what tools are needed and how to use and look after them. Grow something in your garden/balcony, or
• Grow a variety of plants indoors and know the conditions under which they must be kept.
2. Choose and complete any two of the following:
• Grow vegetables or flowers from seed; know how to prick out and transplant.
• Know about hazards to plants and flowers (e.g. diseases, pests) and understand what preventative methods can be taken and what can be done to aid growth.
• Know how to store vegetables and how long they may be stored.
• Show how to prepare flowers for display.
• Make a compost heap.
• Carry out a soil test using a standard kit.
• Help plan and plant a rockery garden, a fern or herb garden, herbacious border, hanging basket, garden tub, etc.
• Help maintain a lawn and understand why it needs constant attention.

1. Demonstrate the safe use of, and how to take care of, tools such as:
   • Hammer
   • saw
   • screwdriver
   • spanner
   • pliers
2. Demonstrate how to prepare and paint a vertical surface with paint-brushes, roller or pad and show how to clean them.
3. Complete two projects from the following list:
   • A nesting box or window box
   • A box for storing tools, pencils, tapes, etc.
   • A rack for keys, mugs or coats
   • Book ends or bookstand
   • A shoe rack
   • Notice board for camp
   • Letter holder
   • Towel rail
4. Any other project agreed between you and the examiner.

1. Show a continuing interest in your chosen hobby, interest or activity for at least three months.
2. Demostrate to the examiner, or other Cub Scouts, how to pursue your hobby, interest or activity and what equipment, materials and background information you have used.
3. Discuss with the examiner how you plan to develop your hobby, interest or skill in the future.
4. For adventurous activities: tell and, if possible, show the examiner the safety rules you need to know for your activity.

1. Be able to read intelligently a given passage and be able to answer questions on it in your second language
2. Be able to converse in your second language for 10min on a topic chosen by the tester
3. Write a letter of 100 words in your second language

Life Saver
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Those who passed Singapore Sports Council National Swimming Survival Silver Award or Swimming Teachers Association Swimming Survival Silver Award, is exempted from first 3 tests. Those who passed Singapore Life Saving Society “Life Saving 1, 2, 3” or higher Awards will be awarded this badge without further test.

1. Hold the Swimmer (Silver) proficiency badge
2. Swim 100m continuously in any strokes.
3. Swim 50m continuously with shirt and short and with your arms folded on the chest:
   • first 25m swim by any stroke other than the back stroke, using only your legs
   • second 25m swim on the back must show ability to change direction
4. Demonstrate correctly the Mouth-to-mouth expired air resuscitation for 5 minutes duration.
5. Show how to reach out to a non-swimmer fallen into water using at least 2 non-direct contact methods of rescue.
6. List at least 5 basic water safety rules.

Local Historian
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Complete any 3 activities

1. Find out about someone who lived in your area who was famous, or visit and find out about a famous old building, monument, earthwork or other place of historical interest. Make a log book or scrap book and discuss what you have found out with the examiner.
2. Find out the meaning of, and collect pictures of Singapore's coat of arms. Tell the examiner how many different places you have seen the coat of arms displayed.
3. Talk to someone who has lived in your area for a long time and find out about what they did at your age, and what changes they have seen in your area over the past years.
4. Choose two different locations in your area such as a road, park, field, hill, lake, stream and find out how they got their names.
5. Draw a map of your area and mark on it places of historical interest for visitors.
6. With your examiner, go on a short walk of your choice in your area and describe to him local points of historical interest.

1. Understand the principal signs and symbols used on a 1:50 000 scale Ordnance Survey map of your locality.
2. Be able to pin-point your home and Scout Headquarters.
3. Explain how well known local features of your choice are represented on the map.
4. Make a scale model of an 80 metres hill showing the contour layers at regular intervals.
5. Describe what you would see along a 5 kilometres stretch of road set by the examiner on any 1:50000 Ordnance Survey map.
6. Show you can use 6 figure grid references.
7. Know how to use a compass and set a map.
8. Know how to use a local street directory.

1. Explain the major symbols on a musical score and give the correct meaning of common musical terms.
2. Sing tow songs or play two pieces of your own choice which show different styles and tempos.
3. Choose and complete any two of the following activities:
• Sight read a simple piece of music set by the examiner
• Demonstrate some musical exercises which improve your playing or singing.
• Name the parts of your musical instrument or know how your voice works.
• Know how to look after your musical instrument or voice.
• Clap out the rhythm of three pieces played by the examiner.
• Listen to a piece of music and name some of the musical instruments heard.
• Know the storyline of an opera, ballet or folk song.

Before you start making your collection, talk about it with a Leader, someone at home and at your place of worship. This badge is awarded by the Cub Scout Leader in consultation with the religious leader.

1. Collect together, over a period of three months, all you can about being a member of your religious faith. The collection can be a scrap book, it may include pictures, photographs, tapes, etc. The collection will be of anything to do with the life at your place of worship. You might include:
• pictures of important objects at your place of worship
• tape-recordings of favourite religious songs
• names of people and what they do at your place of worship
• special festivals
• stories you have heard or read from your religious book(s)
• some of your favourite prayers
• a record of any special activity that you take part in, at your place of worship
• ways in which you have helped others
• any other things you may like to include
2. When you have finished your collection show it to your religious leader. Tell them about all you have done for this badge.

Complete any three of the following:

1. Make a survey of a hedgerow or wild area and be able to identify at least six species of wild flowers, grasses or ferns.
2. Keep a record of birds you have spotted over one week and be able to identify at least six wild birds.
3. Make a survey of a pond, river, stream or seashore and be able to identify some animal, insect or plant life you find.
4. Explore the insect life of a particular area and be able to identify some of the types of insects you find.
5. Identify six different trees or shrubs from their leaves, shape, fruit or nuts and make a bark rubbing.
6. Identify six butterflies and/or moths and talk to the examiner about the insects’ lifestyles.

1. Go for a walk or car journey with an adult around your local area, using one or more of the following methods of navigation:
• written directions
• taped instructions
• road signs
• tracking signs
2. Find a number of routes between two given places and choose the most practical and safe for a blind or physically handicapped person. Explain your choice and tell the examiner what could be done to make the route safer.
3. By drawing a map, direct someone from your meeting place to a local railway or bus station, hospital, doctor, Post Office, etc.
4. Using a local street map, find certain roads and places of interest as requested by the examiner.
5. Help plan, or take part in, a treasure hunt using clues, directions and signs to reach a secret destination.

Cub Scout may wear Bronze, Silver and Gold Optimist badge concurrently.

Bronze

1. Own or have the use of a camera
2. Be able to name the main parts of a camera and know how to load and unload the film
3. Discuss a theme with an Adult Leader and take 12 photographs on the theme and mount them neatly
4. Demonstrate or describe the process of photographic printing of black and white film

1. Have knowledge on:
   • The highway code for cyclists and pedestrians
   • Where and when to cross the road
   • Signs and signals used on the road
2. Attend a talk and a film show on road safety (2 hrs)
3. Take a practical test at the road safety park (2 hrs)
4. Personal assignment:
   • Draw a sketch map of a road with at least 2 traffic signs. Name the road and signs used and why they are used.
   • Keep a scrap book of accident articles and photographs published in the local newspaper
5. Take a objective type written test

1. Show how to connect a battery to a bulb; and how to insert a switch into the circuit. Use the lamp for signaling
2. Make an artificial rainbow by breaking up a beam of light
3. Make a pinhole camera and show that the picture is reversed on the plate
4. Show that flame requires air in an experiment
5. Make a simple electromagnet to work from a battery and use it to pick up pieces of metal. Find out what metal it will not pick up
6. Make a simple periscope using 2 small mirrors
7. Make a simple model boat or car and make it work with an air rocket motor
8. Build a simple electric motor that works off a battery
9. Make a simple telescope or microscope using only 2 lenses
10. Build a radio receiver (a kit may be used)

1. Know the rules of 2 team games
2. Show reasonable proficiency and be taking part regularly in at least 1 team game
3. Show a good sportsman-like spirit in all Cadet Scout games and activities
4. Know the importance of taking a shower after games, or changing out of clothes worn during the game
5. Know the importance of good care of the feet
6. Organize a team game to be played by the Cadet Scout Troop for 10 min

1. Know the water safety rules
2. Swim continuously 50m each of 2 recognized strokes
3. Tread water for 2 min
4. Surface dive to pick object at a depth of 1.8m
5. Dive into deep water from the side of pool. Jump from at least a 3m board
6. Swim fully clothed (shirt, shorts and socks) for 50m and undress

1. With the help of a Leader and the agreement of somebody at home, do either:
• make arrangements and visit a place of worship other than your own and find out some information about the building, its contents and its form of worship.
• Meet someone who belongs to a faith or denomination other than your own and discover how they put their faith into practice in their daily life.
2. Find out about a faith other than your own and tell the examiner about any of its sacred books, holy places, religious customs and the dates of special festivals.

Complete any 3 activities

1. Be a penfriend to a child from another country and write or send tapes to them for at least three months.
2. Recognise the flags from ten countries in the world, five of which must be from outside south-east asia countries.
3. Collect at least three coins, stamps and postcards from three different countries in south-east asia countries and then discuss with the examiner what you know about ASEAN. You need to find out, for example, who are the members of ASEAN, how often they meet, what their flag look like.
4. Write a prayer about world peace and friendship and read it at a troop meeting or your place of worship.
5. Make a collage, model or chart of the work of the United Nations.
6. Do something to help another country in need at the moment. Perhaps it could be a country that has had severe floods, famine, disease or an earthquake.
7. Draw six National Scout Badges from around the world.
8. Mark a world map to show where all the World Jamborees have been held.

1. Make and present a collection of stories and/or poems you have written on a variety of themes.
2. Write a report on a recent Cub Scout event for use in a newsletter, website or magazine and read it to others.
3. Write a letter and address an envelope neatly, and show a knowledge of postcodes and letter postal rates. E.g. a thank you letter, an invitation, a request for help, a letter to a friend, or any other suitable subject.

Crime Prevention
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1. Have knowledge of:
   • Crime prevention and concept of self-help to prevent crime
   • Simple measures that would protect their homes, property and person against crime
   • The role of national crime prevention council
   • Locations of police stations. How and when to report crimes/suspicious situations in their neighbourhood
   • The neighbourhood watch and operation identification schemes
2. Personal assignment:
• Actively participate in the neighbourhood watch scheme and persuade parents to form and/or join neighbourhood watch groups
• Bring handouts of crime prevention leaflets/checklist to the attention of their parents
• Regularly practise simple crime prevention measures at home, school and on the street
• Take part in operation identification by marking personal valuables
• Visit a crime prevention exhibitions held at any public housing estate or other location

Requirements not available.

1. Acquire basic knowledge of Healthy Lifestyle by going through the Handbook
2. Attend Healthy Living workshop and explore HealthZone
3. Pass Healthy Lifestyle Proficiency Written Test
4. Personal assignment:
• Create a design based on healthy lifestyle theme
• Plan for healthy diet
• Plan an exercise schedule
• Discuss with scout leader on interesting and practical ways to stay smoke-free
• Explain to school-friends or adult relative the importance to remain smoke-free
• Role-play to demonstrate ways to say ‘NO’ to harmful actions
• List 4 strengths and weaknesses. Suggest ways to improve the strengths and overcome the weaknesses

1. Define information technology (IT)
2. List 30 important applications/uses of Information Technology
3. Briefly state in about 100 - 200 words how IT can improve our lives at study, work and play
4. Email the findings in MS Word (Times New Roman, font 10, 1.5 spacing) to the Cub Scout Leader
5. Perform a search on the Internet on 1 of the following topic and complete a simple write-up (with diagrams/pictures) of maximum 5 pages in MS Word (Times New Roman, font 10, 1.5 spacing) on one of the following topics, and email the finding to the Cub Scout Leader
• How Web Pages Work
• How Computer Keyboards Work
• How Computer Mice Work
• How Computer Monitors Work
• How Bits and Bytes Work
• How CDs Work
• How Hard Disks Work
• How Laptops Work
• How Microprocessors Work
• How PCs Work
• How E-mail Works
• You may choose any other suitable topic agreed by the Scout Leader

Requirements not available.

1. Participate in the 1/2 day course on 'The World of Mosquitoes' at Scout HQ
2. Perform a check on all potential breeding sites at 3 venues using the 'breeding sites survey' form provided in Guidebook
3. Choose one:
• Individual Work: Create posters, exhibits etc. to educate classmates on the dangers of mosquitoes and how to prevent and control mosquito breeding. Information should include survey findings and measures taken to remove mosquito breeding sites. Ask leader/teacher to display the posters/exhibits. In addition, create three bookmarks for three best friends, encouraging them to keep the environment mosquito-free.
• Group Work: Work as a group of three and make a presentation to classmates on mosquitoes by creating posters, exhibits etc. Presentation should include survey findings as well as discussions on measures taken to remove mosquito breeding sites. In addition, create a quiz to test classmates on mosquitoes.

Carry out these projects as a member of a group of Cub Scouts and not by yourself. This group could be your Pack, Six or other small group.

1. While you are working on this badge with your group:
• find some examples showing how man has damaged nature and other examples showing how man has improved nature
• find examples of where the Country Code is being broken and the results of this.
2. Take part as a group in two projects:
• clearing a ditch, pond or stream
• making, setting up and maintaining a bird feeder, bird table, bird nesting box or bird bath
• cultivating and maintaining a garden and a compost heap
• tidying up a piece of wasteland
• an anti-litter campaign
• plant a tree or shrub
• or other projects as agreed by the Cub Scout Leader
3. Choose one from the following:
• make a display to inform others about an animal, bird, plant, fish, etc which is in danger of extinction
• organise a 'save it' campaign to encourage others to conserve energy e.g. home insulation, fuel efficient engines, etc
• take part in or start a recycling scheme e.g. bottles, cans, waste paper, etc.
• visit a forest, wood, or camp site to take part in a project on tree conservation to discover whether any trees have been lost and, if so whether any have been replaced. With expert help, find out how trees can be cared for.