The SPCA and the Hong Kong Scout Association have recently produced the scouts' first Animal Care Badge in a joint effort to promote animal welfare to the scout members. Through the initiative, two new badges are added to the Boy Scouts' Proficiency Badges scheme: the Animal Care Badges for Scouts (from 11 to 16 years old) and the Animal Care Badge for Cub Scouts (from 8 to 11 years olds). Young scouts are encouraged to attend the animal welfare course based on the lesson plans of the SPCA Humane Education Package to learn the basics of Animal Welfare and Responsible Pet Ownership.
The first seminar had been conducted on Oct 10 at the SPCA Headquarter with 21 scout leaders participated. The Award Ceremony was held on Dec 13, 2009 during the SPCA Pet Carnival with the scout leaders' representatives attended receiving the award of the Certificates. More seminars for the young scouts will follow in the coming months.
The Animal Care Badge Scout Leaders Course Award Ceremony [Photos]
Date: Nov 13, 2009
Venue: Wanchai Waterfront Promenade
Order of the Ceremony
Speech by Mr. Michael Wong, Deputy Director, Community Development, SPCA (HK)
Representatives of the Scout Leaders' going on stage to receive the awards
- Mr. Lau Chi-kin, Sampson
- Ms Wong Kit-ying, Kitty
- Mr. Chan Hing-chuen, David
- Ms Tong Man-ling
Mr. Michael Wong presented the Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. George Yau, Headquarters Commissioner from the Scout Association of Hong Kong
Group Photo
Wilson Yu (Cub Scout) and Lo Pak Hang (Scout) expressing great interests in joining the ACB Badges course to learn about animal welfare.
