Hobbies Scoutcraft Badge

Badge Requirements

Know the safety rules relating to the hobby (if applicable) and present the rules to your Scouter.
Show a continuing interest in your chosen hobby, interest, or activity for four months and present evidence of your involvement in your hobby to your Scouter.
Show your Scouter or your Patrol, how you pursue your hobby, interest, or activity. Show what equipment, materials, and background information you have used
OR
If your hobby includes collecting or items:
1. Make a collection or study of objects for at least four months. You could collect books or magazines, cards, coins, figurines, films, key rings, paper money, postcards, stamps or similar.
2. Show how you have chosen to display and store your collection and explain to your Scouter the reasons for doing this.
3. Talk to your Patrol Leader or your Troop about the collection or study you chose. Explain why you chose your objects and what you like about them.
Discuss with your examiner how you plan to develop their hobby, interest, or skill in the future.

Whilst completing the requirements for this badge, Scouts must not be placed in hazardous or dangerous situations under any circumstances.

All activities must comply with SCOUTS South Africa Safe from Harm framework and be supervised by responsible adults.

Participation should offer meaningful learning or service experiences while ensuring the Scout's safety and well-being at all times.

My Scout Journey - An overview of your path in Scouting - from joining to earning top awards like the Springbok Award.
Scout Advancement Programme - The core steps Scouts follow to build skills and earn theme badges and advancement badges.
Scoutcraft Badges - Aimed at Scouts 11 to 13. Fun, hands-on badges that build confidence, essential skills, and lay the foundation for Interest Badges.
Scout Interest Badges - Aimed at Scouts 13 and older. Badges that promote personal growth through exploring interests, hobbies, and skills.
Collector Scout Interest Badge
Coin Collecting Scout Interest Badge
Stamp Collector Scout Interest Badge