Skills builders
Explore stage 5
Have adventures
Spark your wanderlust
Get inspired to explore new places and sharpen your navigation skills to get you there. Stage 5 is recommended for Guides and Rangers.
Here's a taste of the activities you can look forward to trying at this stage. Ask your leader about all the things you'll need to do to earn this badge.
Travel like a pro - Places to see, people to meet and food to eat. Make the most of your experience and know how to be a respectful traveller.
Wash it off - Ever thought about taking a bath in a muddy swamp? Probably not! Discover how to stay clean while you’re exploring.
Explorer's handbook - From early explorers documenting new lands and discoveries to vloggers sharing their travels – join the tradition of recording your adventures.
Root out the way - Put the maps away and find out how to follow nature’s signposts. Take a look at this activity for a sneak peek at our explore skills builder.
Yes! - It’s time to get technological. Use GPS to navigate your way and know your longitude from your latitude.
Completing your skills builders
There are 12 skills builders to work towards with your unit. Each skills builder has 6 stages to complete during your time at Girlguiding, from Rainbows to Rangers. You’ll get a badge for every stage you complete. To complete stages 1-5, your unit will do 4 out 5 fun activities.
Earn this badge
Ask your leader about the activities you need to do to complete this stage, and record your progress in your badge book.