The Gold Award



Gold Award (16 + years)

Section

• Volunteering
• Skills
• Physical
• Expeditions
• Residential

Volunteering: 12 months in one Section
Skills & Physical: One Section for 12 months and the other Section for 6 months
Expeditions: Plan, prepare for and undertake a 4 day, 3 night venture
Residential: Undertake a shared activity in a residential setting away from home for 5 days and 4 nights

Direct entrants must undertake a further 6 months in either the Service, Skill or Physical Recreation Sections.

Queen's Scout Award (16+ years)

In addition to the above your need to complete the following:

• Be a member of Explorer Scouts / Scout Network for at least 18 months (this can include time spent working on the Chief Scout's Platinum and Diamond Awards).
• Complete 18 nights away, twelve of which must be camping (this can include nights away counted for the Chief Scout's Platinum and Diamond Awards).
• Complete 2 activities as an Explorer Scout / Scout Network member from the lists available on www.scouts.org.uk/ive (each should be from a different list and not the same activities as those undertaken for the Chief Scout's Platinum and Diamond Awards).
• On completion of the above a presentation should be made to a suitable audience, this should demonstrate your achievements so far in working towards the Queen's Scout Award.

You have until your 25th birthday to complete any of the Awards, but it takes: at least 6 months at Bronze, at least 12 months at Silver and at least 18 months at Gold for direct entrants.

Why do both?

Why not? By registering for the D of E and Scouting Awards you can gain twice the recognition for the efforts you put in. Both Scouting and D of E awards are recognised by employers, colleges and universities.

What happens when I move from Explorers to Network?

As far as the D of E is concerned, just keep working towards it. The person who supports you through the Award may change but what you need to do is the same.
Award Sections

Volunteering

This is all about making a difference to other people's lives. Getting off your sofa and taking time out to change things for the better can be great fun.

You'll need to agree the type of volunteering you want to do, what you plan to achieve and do any training (if you need to) before you get started.

This section could include: helping with Cubs as a Young Leader, being a member of a campsite service crew, leading outdoor activities as an instructor as well as many other ideas.

Skills

This section aims to encourage the discovery and development of practical and social skills and personal interests.

The activity you chose should allow you to show progression and sustained interest over a period of time in your chosen skill. This section could include: learning to drive, IT, DJ ing, Committee Skills, Circus skills as well as many other ideas.

Physical

This section aims to encourage participation and improvement in physical activity. The activity you chose should be physically demanding as well as being enjoyable. This section could include: Archery, Canoeing, Climbing, Football, Sailing, Swimming as well as many other ideas.

Expedition

This section aims to encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery by preparing for and carrying out an adventurous journey as part of a Team. The journey should be in the countryside or on the water, by foot, cycle, horse, canoe, boat or dinghy.

Residential

To achieve your Gold Award, you need to complete an extra section - the Residential. This involves spending 5 days and 4 nights away from home on a shared activity with people you've never met before.

This section aims to broaden young people's experiences through involvement with others in a residential setting. The project should have some form of purpose and be in an unfamiliar environment.

Further information available from the DofE web site [ HERE ]


For help and further information, email Nigel Cobb

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