Scouts Challenge Badge
Take your Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers on an adventure with our KSS Mission Badge.
In collaboration with Kent Scouts
Earn our badge by taking on a series of missions. Each mission offers a unique insight into the lifesaving operations of KSS and covers everything from when and how to call 999, to knowing how to help save the life of someone in cardiac arrest, learning some basic aviation skills and the importance of staying fit and healthy for a career in Helicopter Emergency Medical Services.
Features of the Air Ambulance KSS Mission Badge:
Educational Missions. Participants will learn what to do in an emergency, how to safely arrive at a scene, and the importance of medical research in helping to save more lives.
Interactive Learning. The missions include practical activities such as learning CPR, using defibrillators, and understanding how to call for help in an emergency.
Community Engagement. The badge encourages participants to get involved with their local community and support KSS through fundraising and awareness activities. Completing all missions, including a fundraising activity, enters participants into a prize draw to meet the KSS crew.
Inspiring Future Careers. By showcasing the diverse roles within the air ambulance service, the badge aims to inspire young people to consider careers in emergency medical services and related fields.
Get involved with our exciting new KSS Mission Badge in collaboration with the Kent Scouts. Join our crew and find out how you can join our army of lifesavers
What do I need to do?
Our pack contains 5 engaging and interactive sections with exciting missions tailored to different age groups: Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. To earn your badge, you will need to complete a mission from Section 1, 3 and 5.
What to do in an emergency
Learn how to call 999, explore the importance of What3Words and understand why defibs are important.
Safely arriving at the scene
Find out how our Pilots navigate to the scene and help them find a landing site close to the patient.
Become a lifesaver with our crew
Join our army of life savers by learning how to save a life by giving CPR and using a Defibrillator.
Be fit for anything
Our crew will put your group through their paces to make sure you are fit enough to join one of our missions.
How to become a KSS champion
Join our fundraising team and help raise money and awareness for KSS. Put on your own event, bath in baked beans or take on a sponsored silence!
To claim your Scouts Challenge mission badge click the button below
FAQS
What is the KSS Mission Badge?
We are super excited for our new KSS Mission Badge in collaboration with the Kent Scouts! Our badge has 5 sections which dive into the behind the scenes of KSS as a charity and most importantly a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS). The aim of the badge is to teach participants about different aspects of the charity and equip them with the skills they may need to save a life. Most importantly the badge will help raise vital awareness for the charity.
How do I claim my badge?
How do I send in my fundraising?
Congratulations on raising money and supporting our vital lifesaving work! We have listed below the different ways you can pay in the funds collected.
- Via our website Visit aakss.org.uk/donate – remember to tell us your group name when making your donation so that we know it’s from you!
- Over the phone Give us a call any weekday on 01634 471 900 to donate by card.
- By post Post a cheque payable to KSS – remember to enclose details of your fundraising so that we know who it’s from, together with any donation or gift aid forms.
- Bank transfer You can pay directly into our bank. Please use your Girlguiding unit name as a reference: Bank: NatWest Sort code: 60-17-36 Account: 78218136 Please email us at community@aakss.org.uk to let us know how much you’ve paid into the bank, so that we can look out for the payment coming in and be sure to thank you
How does it work?
To earn the mission badge, you will need to complete a mission from Section 1, section 3 and Section 5. Our missions are split into 4 different levels (you can choose from any of these depending on the ability of your group):
Easy Mission – Squirrels and Beavers
Medium Mission – Cubs
Hard Mission – Scouts
Advanced Mission – Explorers
Mission for All – can be taken on by any age range
Please pay in your fundraising before claiming your badge, for help on how to do this click here
What support will I get?
Can I request fundraising materials to help with our event?
Do I need to be a Scout to take part in this badge?
Can we have a representative visit our group?
Can our group visit your base?
Unfortunately, due to the operational nature of our base we are extremely limited to visits to our base. However, we do have a team of fabulous speakers who will be able to visit your group to tell them about KSS.