Strengthen patrol-based discipline, teamwork, and personal self-reliance.
Kibaha Scouts
Tanzania Scouts Association
Kibaha Scouts
Tanzania Scouts Association
Junia is for young scouts aged 11 to 14, focusing on practical scouting skills, patrol discipline, and progressive advancement through class and special badges.
Objectives
Strengthen patrol-based discipline, teamwork, and personal self-reliance.
Develop practical competence in campcraft, safety, communication, and problem solving.
Deepen citizenship values through service, environmental care, and community responsibility.
Progress through Membership, Second Class, First Class, and Torch badge standards.
Activities
Patrol-led training drills, pioneering tasks, and structured outdoor practice.
Camp activities including planning, setup, and multi-day field participation.
Health, first-aid, communication, and observation exercises with practical assessment.
Community and environmental service projects linked to badge progression.
Badges
Confirms formal admission into Junia Scouting (ages 11 to 14), with emphasis on Promise, Law, patrol identity, and section discipline.
The first class-level progression in Junia, assessing core fieldcraft, personal initiative, and consistent participation in unit and community tasks.
An advanced Junia class badge requiring stronger leadership behavior, wider practical skill competence, and patrol-level responsibility.
Progression
Membership Badge -> Second Class Badge -> First Class Badge -> Torch (Mwenge) Badge
Uniform
Junia members should maintain full approved scout uniform and appear properly dressed in all official unit and district programmes.