Greater London is recognised as a global hub of world events, culture and history. It is one of the most diverse cities in the world, with over 300 languagesspoken. A centre of European and world trade for over 2000 years, it remains one of the principal centres of international markets. It has the world’s oldest underground railway system. With a population of around 10 million, it is the largest conurbation in the Country and yet hosts the geographically smallest UK City in the Square Mile at the centre. Greater London is home to more than 170 museums and four UNESCO World Heritage Sites. London also holds the unique distinction of being the first City to host the Summer Olympics three times, and to cement its unique place in the world, London defined and holds line from which all other places measure time. Get to know our great city by completing the London Challenge Award.
So what is the London Challenge Award:- It is an exciting opportunity to find out about Greater London, to celebrate our heritage and explore the city in which we live. Completing the London Challenge Award will earn you a distinctive 63mm woven badge which has been approved by the Regional Lead for London as an Occasional Badge that can be worn on your uniform.
How do I complete the Award:- Your journey to completing the award will take you on a trip through five different zones:
1) London in the past,
2) London in the future,
3) A Celebration of London’s Diverse Culture,
4) Where we live,
5) Places to go and things to do. Many of the themes along the way will align with your own existing Scout programmes and help you to complete your Scout top awards in your section. You can pick from a vast array of different ways to complete each zone.
How do I register to participate:- To get started, ask a member of your Section team to email the Greater London Region Programme team. Tell us the name of your Group / Section and the approximate number of young people who will be taking part. We will send you an electronic copy of the award zones together with some suggested ways to complete each of the zones.
When you have completed them, simply email back the record sheet to tell us what you did and how many badges you need.
To Register please email:- programme@scoutslondon.org.uk
What does this cost:- The cost of the badges are £1.00 each. Once the completion sheet is received and payment is made, the badges will be posted off and an electronic copy of the certificate which can be printed locally will also be emailed over for your use.
