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Personal Challenge Badge

Some ideas for the Scouts for their Personal Challenge Badge if they are struggling to think of anything.

Organise a Small Fundraising Event: Plan and host a fundraising event for your Scout group or a local charity.
Volunteer with the Elderly: Spend time helping and engaging with residents at a local care home.
Organise a Charity Collection: Collect donations from the public for a larger fundraising event.
Volunteer at a Local Food Bank: Assist in sorting and distributing food to those in need.
Complete a Responsible Pet Ownership Programme: Participate in a programme such as ones offered by the Kennel Club or Blue Cross.
Organise a Shoe Box Appeal: Collect and send shoe boxes filled with gifts to those in need.
Volunteer to Lead a Food Collection: Organise and manage a food drive for a local charity.

Set Up and Run a Recycling Programme: Implement a recycling initiative at Scout HQ or school.
Organise a Community Clean-Up: Lead a clean-up event in your local park or neighbourhood.
Plant a Community Garden: Create and maintain a garden in a public space.
Volunteer to Help with Gardening: Assist a neighbour or community member with their garden or allotment.

Learn a New Skill: Pick up a new skill and demonstrate it to the other Scouts.
Reach a Target Grade: Improve in a challenging school subject and reach a set grade.
Complete a First Aid Course: Obtain a first aid certification outside of Scouting.
Achieve a Beginner's Radio Transmitting Licence: Study for and pass the beginner's radio licence exam.
Take a Makaton Course: Learn sign language through a Makaton course.
Learn Basic Coding: Understand coding basics and create a simple program or game.

Design an Anti-Bullying Campaign: Create a campaign and video for anti-bullying awareness, and present it to the Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts.
Write and Illustrate a Short Story: Share your story or comic with the Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts.
Write, Perform, and Record a Song: Produce a song and present it to the Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts.
Create a Historical Documentary: Research a local historical site or event, create a documentary, and present it to the Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts.
Create and Sell Christmas Cards: Design cards to sell at a fair, with proceeds going to charity.
Create an Online Art Blog: Showcase your artwork and that of your friends on a blog.

Organise and Run a 5-a-Side Football Tournament: Plan and execute a football event.
Organise a Treasure Hunt: Create and run a community treasure hunt using coded clues.
Plan and Lead a Scout Meeting: Take charge of organising and running a troop meeting.
Organise and Run a Scout Camp: Plan, organise, and lead a Scout camping trip, including activities and logistics.
Organise and Run a Sponsored Walk: Plan and lead a sponsored walk for charity.
Organise a Presentation at a Primary School: Prepare and deliver a presentation on a topic of interest.

Participate in a ParkRun: Join and complete a local ParkRun event for a month.
Improve Swimming Skills: Set and achieve a swimming goal.
Train for and Complete a Triathlon: Prepare for and participate in a triathlon.
Complete the Rookie Lifeguard Programme: Obtain a lifeguard certification through the programme.
Achieve a Martial Arts Grading: Train for and pass a grading exam in martial arts.
Take Part in a Sponsored Walk: Organise and participate in a sponsored walk for charity.

Visit Another Scout Troop: Learn about another troop's history and activities, then report back.
Volunteer to Assist a Younger Sibling: Help with their school projects and present your learnings.
Organise a Cultural Exchange Event: Plan an event where Scouts learn about and celebrate different cultures.

Give Up a Personal Comfort: Forego sweets, mobile phone, or another comfort for a month.
Maintain a Tidy Bedroom: Keep your room clean and organised for two months.

12th South West Cheshire (Shavington) Scout Troop