outdoor pursuits. (Scouting and the Family, p.vi) These activities also serve to prepare Cub aged youth to progress to the outdoor activities that are central to Scouting. The badges awarded in this activity area are: Green Star Camping Badge Cooking Badge Fishing Badge Hiking Badge Trailcraft Badge Watercraft Badge Winter Cubbing Badge Canadian Camper Award Creative Expression - Tawny Star activities The purpose of the Creative Expression activity area is to encourage youth to creatively explore and express themselves through activities applying imagination and innovation. Activities are intended to provide creative outlets for children's interests through the use of music, arts, and crafts, increase awareness of how modern technology can be used for creative expression, and promote literacy and reading skills. Youth can also develop a sense of accomplishment by pursuing a project from start to finish. (Scouting and the Family, p.vi) The badges awarded in this activity area are: Tawny Star Artist Badge Carpenter Badge Collector Badge Computer Badge Entertainer Badge Handicraft Badge Musician Badge Photographer Badge Reader Badge Canadian Arts Award Health and Fitness - Red Star activities Having an active lifestyle is the first step in being fit and healthy! These activities teach youth the basics of fitness, and encourage physical activity. The badges awarded in this activity area are: Red Star Athlete Badge Cyclist Badge Skater Badge Skier Badge Snowboarder Badge Swimmer Badge Team Player Badge Canadian Healthy Living Award Home and Community - Blue Star activities The activities in this area encourage youths' involvement in their homes and communities. The badges awarded in this activity area are: Blue Star Disability Awareness Badge Family Helper Badge Family Safety Badge First Aider Badge Guide Badge Home Repair Badge Law Awareness Badge Pet Care Badge Emergency Preparedness Badge Canadian Family Care Award Canada and the World - Purple Star activities The activities in this area explore themes of national and international relevance. Additional activities (Specialty Badges) encourage youth to set special challenges for themselves as individuals and as a group. The badges awarded in this activity area are: Purple Star Aboriginal Awareness Badge Canadian Heritage Badge International Trade Badge World Cubbing Badge Space Exploration Badge World Religions Badge Cub Individual Specialty Badge Pack Specialty Badge Language Strip(s) Awarded for fluency in a language, is worn on the uniform, not the sash. Religion in Life Various badges are awarded for various religions based on the requirements set in conjunction