Teaching 5 to 10-year-olds life-saving first aid skills.
We're on a mission to teach young people across the country how to save lives. And that starts with our Badger programme, for 5 to 10-year-olds.
It's a chance for them to learn important first aid skills in a fun, friendly, and safe environment.
We want to help our Badgers to develop their
self-esteem and confidence
first aid knowledge
life skills
They'll get to learn about lots of different topics like first aid, communication skills, and healthy living.
What Badgers get up to
Badgers attend sessions once a week, and work towards awards.
For each subject they complete, they get a certificate and a badge to wear on their uniform. And for every three subjects they complete, they get an award:
three subjects: Bronze Award
six subjects: Silver Award
nine subjects: Super Badger Award
Information for parents and guardians
St John Ambulance Badgers costs £12 per month or £144 per year.
The subscription covers:
keeping young people safe
equipment and resources
certificates and badges
There is a separate cost for a Badger uniform. When Badgers join their Sett, their Sett Lead will help you order their uniform online.
There might be an extra cost for other events like camps and residential courses.
Financial assistance
We want to make as many young people first aid confident as we can, regardless of their financial circumstances. Financial help is available for both subscriptions and Badger uniform.
You can apply for financial assistance during application. If you or your child are an existing member of St John Ambulance, speak to your Badger Sett Lead.
Got a question?
If you have a question or need more information, our team will be happy to help. Please email volunteering-youngpeople@sja.org.uk.
Badger uniform
You can order our Badger uniform online once you join a Sett.
Badgers wear:
a St John Ambulance polo shirt
a St John Ambulance sweatshirt
black trousers with black socks or a black skirt with white socks or black tights
black shoes
a baseball cap (optional)
Badgers should wear the polo shirt to their weekly Sett meeting. They can wear the sweatshirt for a warmer layer or if they’re going to ceremonial events.
If you’re eligible for financial assistance for subscriptions, you’re also eligible for a free Badger uniform.
Sign up now
Use our online portal to find your nearest Badger Sett.
