Far away challenge

This challenge is based on a series of Enid Blyton stories about three children who climb a tree, meet some strange but wonderful people and have adventures in magical lands.

PLEASE NOTE: We have now retired this badge from sale. The challenge pack remains available here for anyone who would like to access it. 

We have sold 8,000 badges and every penny of the profits has gone to help us provide fantastic adventures for the Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers across the district.

Many thanks to everyone who has supported us by buying the badge. We hope you have enjoyed it as much as we have.

What is in the challenge?

We have created this challenge to offer different activities to suit all ages and abilities. The tasks are divided into sections. These are:

Magical Tree (compulsory)

Dream Land

Land of Good Things to Eat and Celebrations

Land of Magical Spells and Medicine

Treats for all

Far Away Extras

Topsy Turvy Land

Download the pack

Use the button below to download the challenge pack with all the activities in it.

How to complete the challenge

 To gain this badge we recommend you complete the following:

• Rainbows - 5 activities
• ​Brownies - 6 activities
• ​Guides, Rangers, Inspire members, leaders and Trefoil Guild - 6 activities

Here's some of the photos of units doing the Far Away Challenge

Cath, Leader at 6th Birmingham Rainbows says:

​They absolutely loved it! We did it in groups and I was so impressed with their teamwork and the sharing they demonstrated tonight. This is an excellent badge which definitely incorporates the 5 essentials. [..] Thank you so much for a fab resource!