The Anchors Award Scheme
Anchors is for those aged between 5 and 8 years old.
The weekly programme does not have a formal ‘award’ time. Boys gain their badges as they take part in the usual section programme for this age group. The badge scheme is there to help provide a sense of achievement for the boys and a pride in gaining their awards. The Anchors have lots of fun doing many different activities which include making things, crafts, music, games, sports, stories going on visits, making friends, and working towards their badges.
All of this is done as part of a balanced activity programme that is separated into 5 different zones
The Activity Zones
Body (fit for fun)
This zone focuses on games and physical activities.
Mind (think and do)
This zone contains simple puzzles and quizzes, thinking games and treasure hunts, hobbies and collections.
Spirit (God and me)
This zone looks at devotions, prayers and worship, bible stories and characters, and Christian festivals.
Community (me and my world)
This zone focuses on conservation, the local community, the church and helping others.
Creativity (make and do)
This zone looks at a range of activities from crafts, model making, cooking, mime and drama and many more!
The Activity Badges
There are three badges to gain in the Anchors Awards Scheme, with a number of topics from each of the activity groups required for each badge:
Green Badge: 12 activities, two from each of the five headings and two extra topics.
Red Badge: 18 activities, three from each of the five headings and three extra topics.
Blue Badge: 18 activities, three from each of the five headings and three extra topics.
The badges are metal with a pin-on fastening. The badges are placed on the armband as seen below. When boys move to the Juniors, they will wear the highest Activity badge gained during their time in Anchor Boys, which will also be worn when they move to the Company Section.
Other Badges & Awards
As well as Activity Scheme Badges there are also a number of other badges and awards available, some of which can be seen in the example above! - find out more!
