Badges
The Company Section Award Scheme (from 2007)
"Discover"

Introduced in August 2007, the Discover Award Scheme is the fourth to be used in Company Section.  A Programme Pack, similar to those produced for Junior Section and Anchor Boys provides a framework and resources for the new scheme.  It is intended to make further Programme Resources and updates available on-line and by way of supplements.

Programme Values:
There is an introductory award - the Compass Badge (awarded in the the Boy's first session - this can be at any age, and would not involve a separate programme from his peers).   The Programme Material is the same, therefor a Boy joining later in a session or in a subsequent session may work with those of the same age group on the same activities and be presented with the Compass Award as soon as he fulfills the requirements.

There are three activity badges recognising participation in the Discover Programme; Recreation, Community, and Skills. Each badge is available at four stages - one for each year of the programme.  The highest stage of each badge will be worn on the armband.  

There are also special awards available to Boys at the end of S1 (Discovery Badge) and S3 (President's Badge) that involve participation in other activities in addition to the Discover Programme Topics.
Community
Recreation
Skills


The Award Scheme is a part of the Discover Programme for Company Section Boys in the P7 - S3 age group. The aim of the Scheme is to provide the Boys with recognition for their participation in the programme. The Award Scheme uses material under the following headings:
  • Community
    • Local & National
      • Safety
      • Money
      • Politics
      • BB
      • Local Community
      • Faith
    • International
      • Global
      • Internatoinal Development
    • Nature & Environment
      • Nature
      • Conservation
  • Recreation
    • Health & Lifestyle
      • Healthy Living
      • Lifestyle
    • Sports & Games
      • Athletics
      • Board Games
      • Challenges
      • Games
      • Gymnastics
      • Table Sports
      • Raquet Sports
      • Sports
    • Outdoor & Adventure
      • Expedition
      • Camping
      • Water
  • Skills
    • Life Skills
      • Home Improvement
      • Emergency Aid
      • Cooking
      • Communication
    • Interests
      • Enthusiast
      • Band
      • Circus
      • Science
      • Computers
    • Creativity
      • Crafts
      • Media
      • Music
      • Arts
      • Images

All Brigade activities are underpinned by the Christian Faith, and relevant Christian Faith topics and resources are provided in each of the activity groups.  A further Christian Faith section provides more material.

 Badges

Compass Badge
(Boys in their first session)		 Stage 1 Badge
(Boys in P7)		 Stage 2 Badge
(Boys in S1)
 Stage 3 Badge
(Boys in S2)
 Stage 4 Badge
(Boys in S3)
Community:
Any 2 Activities		 7 Activities 7 Activities 7 Activities 7 Activities
  • Local & National
 min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity
  • Nature & Environment
 min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity
  • International
 min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity
  • Christian Faith
 min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity
  • Free Choice
 3 Activities from the above list 3 Activities from the above list 3 Activities from the above list 3 Activities from the above list
Recreation:
Any 2 Activities		 10 Activities: 10 Activities:
 10 Activities:
 10 Activities:
  • Outdoor & Adventure
 min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity
  • Sports & Games
 min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity
  • Health & Lifestyle
 min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity
  • Christian Faith
 min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity
  • Free Choice
 6 Activities from the above list 6 Activities from the above list 6 Activities from the above list 6 Activities from the above list
Skills:
Any 2 Activities		 7 Activities: 7 Activities: 7 Activities: 7 Activities:
  • Skills & Interests
 min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity
  • Creativity
 min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity
  • Trips & Visits
 min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity
  • Christian Faith
 min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity min 1 Activity
  • Free Choice
 3 Activities from the above list 3 Activities from the above list 3 Activities from the above list 3 Activities from the above list
Total 6 Activities* 24 Activities 24 Activities 24 Activities 24 Activities
* NB These activities count towards the other badges relative to age-group, and will be done with their peers.  
The Compass Award may be presented after 5-6 Weeks

Special Awards


Discovery Badge
(Awarded to Boys in S1)
DEA Bronze Award
(Awarded to members
aged 15-25)
President's Badge
(Awarded to Boys in S3)
Method A* Method B
Pre-requisitesNone
  • Must be 14˝ to start
  • May be able to start at 14 with peer group
None
  • Gain Duke of Edinburgh's Award (Bronze level).
Activities
  • Have completed at least 30 topics from the Company Section programme, having gained Recreation, Skills and Community Badges in the past 12 months.
  • Have completed at least 30 topics from the Company Section Programme, having gained Recreation, Skills and Community Badges in the past 12 months. OR
  • Complete 3 Months activity in each of the following areas:
  • Have completed at least 30 topics from the Company Section Programme, having gained Recreation, Skills and Community Badges in the past 12 months.
  • Skills*
  • Plysical Recreation*
Expedition / Exploration(Optional within the  Activities or Residential Sections)
  • Undertake a 2 Day, 1 Night venture
(Optional within the  Activities or Residential Sections)
Residential
  • Take part in a residential experience (eg camp, holiday, sleepover, midnight hike, Crossover)
  • Participate in an activity-based residential event within the BB
New Challenges
(Covered within the  Activities Section)
 (Teamwork & CF Courses count towards the DEA  Service Section if Brigade Service chosen for DEA)
  • Participate in a non-residential (teamwork skills) training course. run by the Battalion or Region.
Christian Faith
(Covered within the  Activities Section)
  • Participate in a 6-week Christian Faith development course.
Brigade Service
  • Perform an active /visible rôle in a Company event, Battalion event, or Church Service or Event.
  • Perform 3 months Practical Service to others*
  • Perform 10 hours practical service for the Brigade or Church
  • Maintain a good attendance record for one session.
  • Maintain a good attendance record for a minimum of 1 session
  • Be recommended by the Company Captain

NB. Members gaining President's Badge by "Method A" may also qualify for Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award at the same time if an expedition is done (as detailed in the DEA Regulations).

Converting from "Get the Credit"

To enable Boys to change over from the "Get the Credit" Awards to the Discover Awards, the following conversion table may be used:
Get the Credit Discover

Target 1 Badge



Community Recreation Skills
Get the Credit Discover Get the Credit Discover Get the Credit Discover

One Community Credit
Community Badge
Level 1		 +
One Adventure Credit
plus One Physical Credit
Recreation Badge
Level 1
One Interests Credit
Skills Badge
Level 1

Community Badge
Level 1
Community Badge
Level 2		 +
Adventure & Physical Badges
Level 1
Recreation Badge
Level 2
Interests Badge
Level 1
Skills Badge
Level 2

Community Badge
Level 2
Community Badge
Level 3		 + 
Adventure & Physical Badges
Level 2
Recreation Badge
Level 3
Interests Badge
Level 2
Skills Badge
Level 3

Community Badge
Level 3
Community Badge
Level 4		 + 
Adventure & Physical Badges
Level 3
Recreation Badge
Level 4
Interests Badge
Level 3
Skills Badge
Level 4
 
President's Badge

Grade III Leadrship Credit		 Participation in Leadership III will be counted as a non-residential (teamwork skills) training course. run by the Battalion or Region for the President's Badge.

Grade III Christian Faith Credit		 Grade III Christian Faith will be counted as participation in a 6-week Christian Faith development course.