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The Edge Adventure Sponsored by The Eden Project  Introduction The Edge Adventure is Cornwall's Countywide Scouting challenge for the 2008, and has been sponsored; and is indeed supported by The Eden Project. This Adventure follows the successful Kernow100 Challenge, in which all members from all sections can become involved, and work together to achieve an objective. The Edge Adventure is designed to work alongside Group Awards, and the new six stage progressive Activity Awards, thus allowing Groups to run this award alongside, or a part of their annual programme. Overall this ensures that work conducted is for a positive reason and encourages all members of the group to work together. Sections, Groups or a District can aim to tackle the award.
The reward to those who achieve the objective, is a unique badge available to be worn on uniform. The badge is the same size as the Kernow100 Challenge, and should replace the Kernow100 badge on the uniform, rather than be added in addition to it. The badge should be worn below the Group Award, and can be worn for twelve months from the date awarded.
To qualify for the award you initally need to notify us of your proposed challenges by e-mailing us direct. These website pages will allow leaders to view details and gain ideas and to use as list of the projects completed. Groups need to update us, as to their progress through the year, and need to notify us upon completion of their challenges.The badges will be posted direct to those who have submitted the feedback form following completion of all the sections of the challenge. Badges are supplied free of charge, but only to Groups registered before 30th April 2008. What is the Edge all about and why should I take part in this badge?
The Edge will be a landmark new building at the Eden Project. The building will be a model of cutting-edge architecture and technology, harvesting water and energy from the sun, wind, and rain to show how we all might live in the future.
Our planet is changing, bringing new challenges to the way we live.To adapt we will need the best of our imagination and creativity, our technology and science and our humanity and vision.We will need strong communities and a clear understanding of what is valuable in life.
Scouting is already a strong community but it is important that we all continue to learn about and adapt to our ever, changing environment. As scouts we have an opportunity to work together to make changes and help our communities, this badge is about exploring how we can achieve that.
Artists image of the new Edge Building Registration Groups need to register their intent to engage with this project, by e-mailing their details, to
cornwallscouts@hotmail.co.uk
1. Name of Group
2. Name of Group Contact
3. Numbers/Sections Involved with Adventure
Information The award has six sections, and each individual needs to complete at least four of the six sections to attain the award. This has been done to ensure that a member who misses one activity, will not miss gaining the award; something which did occur previously. The six sections are: | | Section | Summary | Suggestions | | 1 | Beliefs & Attitudes | Learn about a culture or religion you are not familiar with | 1. Learn about food or flag from another country and what it represents
2. Learn about the Jewish, Muslim or similar religion and visit their place of worship
3.Cook a traditional meal from a different country | | 2 | Creative | Undertake a project to brighten up an area | 1. Create a mural on a wall or in your headquarters 2. Undertake a picture or backdrop for a performance 3. Assist a care centre or another group with a display of pictures or paintings | | 3 | Community | Support or make a difference to your local community | 1. Litter pick in your local park, invite local community to join in.
2. Visit another group or organisation in your community and find out what they do.
3. Obtain a small grant to make a difference to an eyesore or problem area in the community. Action earth gives up to £50 for environmental related projects. http://www.actionearth.org.uk/ Ask local police and council for support. | | 4 | Fitness | Get involved with an activity to promote fitness | 1. Cycle along a cyclepath 2. Undertake a hike or day-walk through a country park or along a foot/coastalpath 3. Get involved with a hike or expedition on wild country, such as moorland | | 5 | Global | Research the use of international resources such as food, fuels and materials. | 1. Explore several different types of fruit or vegetables and where they have come from. You could mark these on a world map.
2. Learn about fairtrade or ethical sourcing - how does it work.
3. Consider your carbon footprint, can you and your family save energy and fuel consumption. | | 6 | Outdoor Adventure | Undertake an activity to explore your local environment. | 1. Visit your local park or community garden and explore the habitat. Draw things you see or collect fallen items to discuss later.
2. Visit an area of special interest such as a wildlife reserve or moorland.
3. Visit a town museum or archive to find out about your town’s history |
2008 SCOUT NATIONAL -  BRONZE, SILVER & GREEN FOOTPRINT AWARD The Scout Associations Green Footprint Award, is a National Challenge educating young people about climate change. This Award will work in conjunction with the Edge Adventure; as although Certifiactes are available to Groups for completing the Footprint Award, there are no badges to support the programme. The Edge Adventure provides six sections which run alongside and are compatible with the Bronze, Silver and Green Awards; and whilst you need to register seperately (one nationally and one with our county), they can be run simultainously, thus members of your group will be able to wear the Edge Adventure Badge. |
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