Activity Badges are designed to further develop a Cub Scout's skills and interests. They are an optional addition to the Balanced Programme. You can decide to what extent you will offer these badges to the Pack. As of October 2006 many of the badges have been updated or modified in some way.

The requirements for the Activity Badges provide a wide range of choice for Cub Scouts. Most Cub Scouts will be able to access the Badges of their choice. There will be a number of children with Special Needs who will need further flexibility to gain their Activity Badges. Adaptation may be required specific to the needs of the child concerned. The aim in each case should be to improve access to the Badge rather than to reduce the challenge of its requirements.

Cub Scouts can also earn Staged Activity Badges, Group Awards, Challenge Badges and the Chief Scout's Silver Award