Girlguiding Devon Challenge Badges

✨ NEW for 2026 ✨

We’re excited to introduce a brand-new collection of Girlguiding Devon challenge badges for 2026! 

Designed to inspire, engage and empower girls and young women, these badges offer a wide range of experiences – from STEM and creativity to community impact and outdoor adventure.

Whether your unit is looking to try something new, build skills, or get involved in exciting county-wide initiatives, there’s something here for everyone.

🗼 St Luke’s Guiding Light Challenge

Creativity, compassion and community fundraisingSt Luke's Guiding Light Challenge Pack

It is with great pleasure that we present this lighthouse-inspired resource pack, created to support participation in the St Luke’s Guiding Lights Trail.

St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth provides high-quality, personalised care for people with life-limiting illnesses, supporting patients and their families with emotional, practical and spiritual care when they need it most.

This exciting project invites young members to get creative while taking part in a major interactive sculpture trail across Plymouth in Summer 2026. The “Little Lights” programme adds even more opportunities for learning, creativity and meaningful conversations.

And the excitement doesn’t stop there… after the summer, the Girlguiding Devon lighthouse will be going on tour across the county! This means units who aren’t able to visit Plymouth will still have the chance to see the sculpture up close, celebrate their involvement and be part of the experience locally.

Wherever you are in Devon, you can take part in the challenge badge, get creative, and feel connected to this inspiring county-wide project.

👉 Download the Challenge Pack: https://devonguides.org.uk/files/docs/Girlguiding_Devon_St_Lukes_Guiding_Lights_Challenge_Pack.pdf

Once completed, badges can be ordered via our online shop here: https://devonguides.org.uk/shop/challenge-badges/st-luke-s-guiding-lights-challenge-badge 🛍️
 

🔬 Babcock Challenge Badge (Coming soon)

Inspiring future innovators in STEM

This badge has been designed to inspire and captivate young minds while challenging stereotypes in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).

All activities have been developed by STEM Ambassadors based at Babcock’s Devonport facility in Plymouth. They reflect real-world work including nuclear engineering, health and safety, electrical engineering, cyber security and marine engineering.

As well as discovering more about these industries, participants will build valuable life skills such as communication, resilience and teamwork.

👉 Download the Challenge Pack: https://devonguides.org.uk/files/docs/Babcock_STEM_Challenge_badge_-_workbook.pdf

There are also a series of supporting worksheets which can all be found at the bottom of this page.

Badges for this challenge will be available shortly.

There is also a downloadable Certificate: https://devonguides.org.uk/files/docs/Babcock_Challenge_Badge_Certificate.pdf
 

🏡 Home is Where the Heart Is Challenge Badge (Coming Soon)

Building communities and exploring what ‘home’ means

 

🌄 Dartmoor Challenge Badge (Coming this autumn)

Adventure, exploration and the great outdoors

 

Existing Challenge Badges
 

👮 Police Challenge Badge

Building confidence, awareness and understanding of policing

This challenge pack is designed for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers who are curious to learn more about what the police do. It offers a fun and engaging way to explore policing both nationally and within your local community.

Through a variety of activities, participants will build their knowledge of policing, discover potential career pathways, and learn important skills around personal safety and looking out for others.

Originally based on a badge created by Girlguiding London and South East Region (LaSER) in partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service, this version has been adapted and expanded by Devon & Cornwall Police and Girlguiding Devon to make it relevant for our local communities.

This challenge pack aims to:

  • Increase awareness of the police locally and nationally
  • Build confidence and trust in the police
  • Empower young people to ask questions and challenge on issues that matter to them
  • Inspire interest in careers in policing and beyond
  • Develop knowledge of personal safety and supporting the wellbeing of others

👉 Download the Challenge Pack: https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/images/devon--cornwall/campaigns/girlguiding/devon--cornwall-police-challenge-pack-with-forms.pdf

Once completed, badges can be ordered via our online shop here: https://devonguides.org.uk/shop/challenge-badges/devon-and-cornwall-police-challenge-badge 🛍️
 

♻️Recycling Devon!🌱

Many of the activities can be done at home, with parental supervision, so why not get your local group involved and get them thinking about how they can reduce waste, recycle and reuse more, or have a go at yourself and see how environmentally-friendly you can be!

👉 Download the Challenge Pack: https://devonguides.org.uk/files/docs/Girlguiding%20Recycling%20badge%20resource.pdf (link is external)

Once completed, badges can be ordered here: https://devonguides.org.uk/files/docs/Order%20Form%20for%20Recycling%20Devon%20Badges%5D.docx

For more information go to https://zone.recycledevon.org/devon-girlguiding/