Badgers

We're on a mission to teach young people across the country how to save lives. And that starts with our Badger programme, for 5 to 10-year-olds.

It's a chance for them to learn important first aid skills in a fun, friendly, and safe environment.

We want to help our Badgers to develop their

self-esteem and confidence
first aid knowledge
life skills

They'll get to learn about lots of different topics like first aid, communication skills, and healthy living.

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What Badgers get up to

Badgers attend sessions once a week, and work towards awards.

For each subject they complete, they get a certificate and a badge to wear on their uniform. For every three subjects they complete, they get an award:

three subjects: Bronze Award
six subjects: Silver Award
nine subjects: Super Badger Award

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Learn more about our Badger subjects

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Active Badger

Learn about being active and why it's important for our bodies.

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Badger First Aider

Learn important life-saving skills.

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Communicate Badger

Learn the importance of communication and the challenges some people face.

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Eco Badger

Learn about the environment, sustainability and the natural world.

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Global Badger

Learn about cultures and traditions celebrated across the globe.

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Helpful Badger

Learn about the importance of helping others, charities, and fundraising.

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Safety Badger

Learn how to stay safe at home, online, and outside.

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St John Badger

Learn about the history of St John Ambulance.

All About Me Badger

Learn how important your actions are and how they affect other people and communities.

Caring Badger

Learn about caring for other people and animals.

Community Badger

Learn about the meaning of community and the communities Badgers are a part of.

First Aid Badger

Learn first aid and how to stay safe and calm in an emergency.

Healthy Badger

Learn about the human body and healthy living.

Performance Badger

Learn about performing and the arts.

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Scientific Badger

Learn about the human body, natural world, and science experiments.

Information for parents and guardians

Badgers costs £10 a month or £120 a year.

The subscription covers:

keeping young people safe
equipment and resources
certificates and badges

There is a separate cost for a Badger uniform. When Badgers join their Sett, their Sett Manager will help you order their uniform online.

There might be an extra cost for other events like camps and residential courses.

Financial assistance

We want to make as many young people first aid confident as we can, regardless of their financial circumstances. Financial assistance is available for both subscriptions and Badger uniform.

Financial assistance can be applied for as part of your joining application. If you or your child are an existing member of St John Ambulance, please speak to the Unit Manager of the Unit that you or your child attend.

Badger uniform

Our Badger uniform can be ordered online once you join a Sett.

Badgers wear:

a St John Ambulance polo shirt
a St John Ambulance sweatshirt
black trousers with black socks or a black skirt with white socks or black tights
black shoes
a baseball cap (optional)

Badgers should wear the polo shirt to their weekly Sett meeting. They can wear the sweatshirt when a warmer layer is needed or if they’re going to ceremonial events.

If you’re eligible for financial assistance for subscriptions, you’re also eligible for a free Badger uniform.

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Sign up now

With a parent or guardian present, find your nearest Badger Sett by searching with your postcode on our online portal.

Find my nearest Sett

Too old for Badgers?

Join one of our Cadets Units instead. For ages 11-17, you'll get to meet new people and learn new skills.

Volunteer with us

We're always looking for more volunteers to join our Youth Team to help keep things running smoothly.

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