Out and About in the Dark 2020

This year we’ve developed a new challenge to encourage and support girls in your unit to go on an outdoor adventure at night, learn about the night skies, discover nocturnal animals and so much more.

But why go out and about in the dark you might ask? Research shows just how beneficial taking part in outdoor activities is when it comes to boosting our mental health and well-being. Enjoying fun-filled activities in the dark encourages the development of all our senses, it increases confidence and develops risk awareness! So what are you waiting for?

How does it work?

We’ve created some activities to get you started, but feel free to adapt these to make them work for your unit. Or why not create your own challenge? The challenge can be done with your unit or your family. If you’re getting with your family, share your plans with your leader and get her to approve them. Once you’ve completed your activity be sure to share photos of what you got up to with your leader to help earn your badge. We hope you enjoy getting Out and About in the Dark!

Don’t forget!

In order to earn the badge girls must take part in at least one activity outside and everyone has until 21 March 2021 to complete this challenge. We can’t wait to see what adventures you and your family, or you and your unit get up to!