Stage 1 badges designed for Joey Scouts to build foundational outdoor skills through age-appropriate activities that promote safety, confidence, and environmental awareness in natural settings.
Core Areas
The three fundamental outdoor adventure skills that form the foundation of the OAS program. These core areas develop essential safety awareness and basic outdoor competencies.
CORE
Bushcraft
Step into the wild with greater confidence by learning practical fire safety, navigation, first aid awareness, and smart campsite skills.
✓ 15 Outdoor Challenges to Complete
Fire Safety | Emergency Procedures | Navigation Games | Knot Tying | Camp Setup
CORE
Bushwalking
Trail awareness, compass basics, safety protocols, and preparation for outdoor walking adventures.
✓ 12 Outcomes to Complete
Trail Safety | Compass Basics | Pack Preparation | Buddy System | First Aid Basics
CORE
Camping
Overnight camping skills, personal gear management, food preparation, and campsite awareness.
✓ 13 Outcomes to Complete
Gear Packing | Camp Setup | Food Preparatrion | Personal Care | Safety Rules
Specialist Areas
Six specialized outdoor adventure skills that allow Joeys to explore specific interests and develop competencies in particular outdoor environments and activities.
Alpine
Snow activities, cold weather preparation, alpine safety, and winter outdoor adventures.
✓ 11 Outcomes
Snow Activities | Cold Weather Prep | Winter Safety
Aquatics
Water safety fundamentals, basic swimming skills, PFD use, and aquatic environment awareness.
✓ 10 Outcomes
Water Safety | Basic Swimming | PFD Use
Boating
Watercraft safety, boat parts identification, cold water awareness, and boating adventures.
✓ 10 Outcomes
Boat Safety | Watercraft Parts | Swimming with PFD
Cycling
Bicycle safety, helmet use, road rules, bike maintenance basics, and cycling activities.
✓ 12 Outcomes
Helmet Safety | Road Rules | Bike Parts
Paddling
Paddle craft basics, water safety, equipment care, and introductory paddling adventures.
✓ 10 Outcomes
Paddle Safety | Watercraft Basics | Cold Water Risks
Vertical
Rock climbing safety, helmet use, climbing environment awareness, and vertical activities.
✓ 10 Outcomes
Climbing Safety | Helmet Use | Rock Activities