The Baden-Powell Scouts' Association

1. Be able to swim 25m, any stroke except back stroke.

2. Swim on the back for 15m.

3. Be able to float on back for 60 sec in salt water or 30 sec in fresh water.

And

Tread water for 2 min in salt water or 1 min in fresh water.

4. Be able to surface dive (i.e. dive while standing in the water or swimming).

OR

Perform a straddle jump.

OR

Be able to dive from the side of the bath, if appropriate do so with regard to safety and local regulations.

5. Know the ‘Water Safety Code' and the Heat Exposure Lessening Position (H.E.L.P.).

6. Be able to exit the water unaided.

Note: A qualified lifeguard must be in attendance at all times during the test.

1. Show a reasonable knowledge of the rules or laws of two team games such as rugby, football, cricket, hockey or rounders.
2. Show reasonable proficiency and be taking an active part in at least one of these, or provide evidence thereof.
3. Show a good sportsmanlike spirit in all Cub games and activities.

Either:

1. Know the alphabet in Semaphore or Morse Code, paying special attention to the correct positions of Semaphore and the timings of Morse Code.
2. Be able to send and read a short, simple message of ten words; slowly but with eight out of ten correct.
3. Demonstrate the specialist signs in ‘Scouting for Boys'. (viz. general answer, numbers, letters and erase).
4. Exchange a message by using a ‘secret' code chosen or invented by the Cub.

Or alternatively by signing:

1. Know the alphabet and be able to spell your name.
2. Know how to gain the attention of a deaf person, and know the simple words for hello, goodbye, please and thank you.
3. Know the numbers, colours (e.g. sing a rainbow), various jobs, items of clothing, animals and sing Happy Birthday.
4. Be able to answer questions about yourself.

e.g.      What is your name?

How old are you?

Do you have brothers or sisters?

Show the examiner 6 experiments to show examples of:

How light is made up and can be refracted.

How electricity works.

How a plant grows.

How magnetism is used in everyday life.

Or similar experiments.

Note: Further development pending.

1. Either:

a) Observe from life and be able to describe the appearance and habits of any six living creatures, such as animals, birds,insects or reptiles.

OR

b) Recognise from life and name accurately

i) 6 trees and

ii) 6 flowers in season, (preferably wild flowers).

OR

c) Keep in reasonable detail a nature log for a period of at least 3 months.

2. Find his way to an unknown spot, between 275 and 370 metres away, by following directions given to him by the examiner. These may be either compass directions, signs made on the ground or landmarks, or any combination of these.

1. Understand the basic principles of scaling.

2. Know the principle signs used on a 1:50 000 scale OS map.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of 6 figure map references by identifying at least 5 locations on an OS map by their references.

4. Show an understanding of contour lines by:

a) Constructing a hill from a set of contour lines provided.

OR

b) Making a section drawing through a set of contour lines to show the slopes.

5. Set a map and know how to use a compass.

6. Use the above knowledge to give a description of what you would expect to see along the route on an a 1:50 000 map.

7. Understand and use an A to Z or a road map by giving directions for travelling between two points.

8. Have a basic knowledge of which type of map to use for particular purposes e.g. 1:25 000 or 1:50 000.

1. Make a pot of tea*
2. Cook bacon, sausage and egg.* (Vegetarian alternatives or similar ma be substituted).
3. Prepare potatoes and boil bake or fry them.*
4. Wash up crockery, utensils e.t.c... after a meal.
5. Make a bed, keep bedroom clean, tidy and vacuumed for at least one month.
6. Clean windows and mirrors* or clean silver/ brass work.
7. Clean and tidy a room, using a vacuum cleaner.*
8. Lay a table for at least 3 people for a two course meal.*
9. Thread a needle and sew on a button, or mend a tear, or sew on a badge.*
10. Wash and iron your neckerchief.*

* Supervision should be one adult to no more than four Cubs, except for cooking, when the ratio should be no more than one: two and ironing when the ratio should be one: one.

To cover subjects which are not currently listed by Artist, Collector, Handicraft e.t.c...

1. Have a continual interest in a hobby for at least 3 months.
2. Show the examiner what equipment and/ or materials you use for your hobby. Explain how to use them.
3. Explain to the examiner how you can improve your level of skill and proficiency in your chosen hobby.
4. Be aware of any clubs or organisation that could support your interest.

1. Make an article fromodds and ends.

OR

Recondition two durable toys.

2. Make two toys or models e.g. boat, car, train e.t.c... (may be from a kit or instructions)

OR

Make a composite toy or model e.g. farmyard, jungle e.t.c...

OR

Make two useful or decorative items from cane, raffia, wool, leather, wood, string, embroidery or needlework.

3. Make an article from scratch using raw materials.

1. Be able to give clear and concise directions well expressed and clearly spoken, to the examiner; do so politely and promptly. Be aware of the dangers of speaking to or being approached by strangers.

2. From the Cubs home know the whereabouts of the nearest:

a) Police Station

b) Doctor

c) Chemist

d) Public telephone

e) Fire Station

f) Railway station

g) Petrol station

h) Motor garage

i) Hotel

3. Know how to call Fire, Police and Ambulance.

4. In towns know the number, if any, and at least two places each way on the route of the local buses up to a maximum of four routes. In the country know the route of the local bus or buses.

5. Be aware of the position of the fire alarms, fire exits and fire extinguishers in regular Cub meeting places.