Young Achievers Award
Nature

The second theme of the Young Achievers Award is Nature. Time to get outside and explore!
To earn your second pin badge, you need to complete 3 Nature related tasks between April and June. For each theme you will find there is one activity that has been set by VICTA that you need to complete. The other two activities are your choice.

The set VICTA nature activity you are required to complete is…
Make a seasonal sensory mandala!
VICTA provided this challenge in the British Science Week community pack and we’d like you to take part as your set nature challenge. Get outside and see what seasonal items you can find and then arrange them into your own beautiful mandala! A mandala is a geometric shape that means ‘circle’ in Sanskrit. In some cultures, it represents the universe and life, with the circular design expressing the concept that everything is connected to life.

Other Nature activity ideas to tick off to earn your pin badge!
We’ve put together some activity ideas and opportunities for the Nature theme below to help you get started. Don’t forget, if you’d like to come up with your own ideas, that’s brilliant too. Once you have completed 3 tasks, complete the evidence submission form at the bottom of this page so we can see what you’ve been up to.
Terms and conditions
- The Young Achievers Award is open to children aged 10 and under who are registered or are registrable as blind or partially sighted
- Entrants must be permanent residents of the UK
- For each theme, entrants must complete three activities – one set by VICTA and two of their choice
- Evidence submission must be completed by a parent/carer
- By submitting evidence for the award, you agree to your photos/videos, your child’s name and age being used by VICTA, including being displayed on the VICTA website, on our social media channels and on charity emails
- Please note, the actual badges and medal you receive might differ to the ones in the illustrations
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