Scouts NI, supported by the NI Museums Council, is proud to launch our brand new NI Challenge Awards – a refreshed and exciting challenge open to all sections, from Squirrels to Network.
Unveiled officially at HMS Caroline in Belfast on 30 April 2025, these awards invite young people across NI to engage with our local heritage, culture, and community through fun, hands-on experiences in museums and beyond.
The NI Challenge is a cross-section badge for all ages (4-25) in Scouts NI, built around real-world discovery and exploration. Sponsored and funded by NI Museums Council, the badge introduces a new museum activity for all sections as part of their Challenge syllabus.
There are multiple activities, one of which can be completed at a local museum, alongside optional tasks from a wider list tailored to each age group. The activities are designed to be flexible, accessible and engaging – whether completed with a section, with friends, or with family.
Young people will be able to:
The award is now live! Leaders and young people can find their section’s NI Challenge syllabus and activity list using the links below:
Any museum visit meets the criteria, but the following have prepared specific activities connected to these badges:
A full list of NI Museums Council’s accredited museums and their locations is available below!
Once your young person has completed the requirements, leaders can purchase the badge/s by clicking on the images below.
Let’s get out there, get curious – and earn that badge!
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