As with many of the badges this is a multi-part activity to be carried out over a number of weeks, with work to be done at home.
Each cub will have to complete four of six activities.
This week we focused on step 1: Find out about the traditions, culture, food, religion and other interesting characteristics of a country different from your own.
With this in mind we started the evening with a game of Dingos and Hunters. This involved the Dingos wearing a tail and going off into the field to hide. The hunters were then let loose to capture the tail.
We then sampled Anzac biscuits and Damper bread. Akela explained the history behind both of these foods.
One of the young leaders then entertained us with a rendition of Waltzing Matilda. Akela translated and explained some of the more obscure Australian English words.
As the weather was still good, the Cubs finished the evening out in the park.
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