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Here’s a complete 1 hour 30 minute (90 min) programme you can run for Cubs or Scouts to cover typical International Badge requirements (learning about other countries, cultures, global awareness, and teamwork).

I’ve made it active, varied, and easy to run with minimal prep.

? International Badge Programme (90 Minutes)
⏱️ Overview
Ages: Cubs / Scouts
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins
Theme: “Around the World Adventure”
Objective: Learn about different countries, cultures, food, language, and global Scouting
? 1. Opening & Icebreaker (10 mins)
? “Where in the World?”
Show a world map (or project one)
Ask:
“Who’s been to another country?”
“Can anyone point to it?”
Quick Game:
Call out a country → young people run and point to it on the map

? Covers:

Awareness of different countries
Participation
? 2. Passport Challenge (Main Activity) (45 mins)

Split into small groups and rotate around stations every ~10–12 minutes.

Give each group a “passport sheet” to stamp/mark at each station.

? Station 1: Culture & Traditions
Match countries to traditions:
Japan → Bowing
India → Diwali
Mexico → Day of the Dead
Try:
Simple greeting customs

? Covers:

Cultural understanding
?️ Station 2: Food Around the World
Show pictures or samples (if possible):
Pizza (Italy)
Sushi (Japan)
Tacos (Mexico)

Activity:

Guess the country
Optional: small tasting

? Covers:

International food awareness
?️ Station 3: Language Challenge

Teach simple words:

Hello
Thank you

Examples:

French: Bonjour
Spanish: Hola
German: Danke

Game:

Leader says word → they guess the language

? Covers:

Basic language learning
⚜️ Station 4: Scouting Worldwide
Show:
Scout badges/uniforms from other countries
Scout Promise differences

Activity:

Spot the difference (UK vs another country)

? Covers:

Global Scouting knowledge
? 3. International Game (15 mins)
? “Around the World Relay”

Set up:

Each corner = a country

At each station:

Do a quick challenge:
Australia → hop like a kangaroo
Brazil → football dribble
Egypt → build a mini pyramid with blocks
France → balance a “baguette” (stick)

? Covers:

Active learning
Reinforces countries
? 4. Reflection & Discussion (10 mins)

Sit in a circle and ask:

What country did you like most?
What surprised you?
Why is it good to learn about other cultures?

? Covers:

Understanding global community
Badge discussion requirement
? 5. Closing Activity (10 mins)
? “International Promise”
Everyone says “Hello” in a different language
Link back to:
Friendship
Respect
World Scouting family

Optional:

Hand out certificates or stamp passports
✅ Badge Requirements Covered

This programme typically meets:

Learning about 2–3 countries
Understanding culture, food, and language
Awareness of global Scouting
Taking part in international-themed activities

Resources

? Equipment List
World map
Printed country cards
“Passport” sheets
Pens/stamps
Props for games (cones, balls, blocks)
Optional food samples

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