Chief Scout Bronze Award - Beavers

Our Beavers all complete a fun programme which will ultimately aim towards the completion of The Chief Scout Bronze Award. The highest award possible in Beavers!

 

To gain this award Beavers must gain all the challenge badges and at least 4 activity badges, a truly great achievement.

Chief Scout Gold Award - Scouts

Our Scouts all complete a fun programme which will ultimately aim towards the completion of The Chief Scout Gold Award. The highest award possible in Scouts!

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​To gain this award Scouts must gain all the challenge badges and at least 8 activity badges, a truly great achievement.

Chief Scout Platinum Award - Explorers

To gain this award the following requirements must be completed:

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1. Be a member of Explorer Scouts for at least six months.

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2. Complete six nights away as an Explorer Scout of which four must be camping. Nights away must be different from any other nights away used in the other sections of this award.

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3. Complete two activities from the International, Community and Values list. The two activities should come from different areas.

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4. Hold the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award, or complete the four Platinum Scout Challenges, which are:

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• Take up a skill for three months, and show progress and lasting interest. The skill can be an existing interest or something entirely new

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• Take up a physical activity for three months, completing an agreed programme of taking part and achievement

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• Provide service to an individual or the community for three months. Briefing and training should be given in order to gain the necessary skills. This can include helping with another section as a Young Leader

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• Complete a two day and one night expedition in rural country by foot, cycle, horse, canoe, boat or dinghy. The expedition should involve careful preparation, training, responsibility and review

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Members must undertake an extra three months in any of the skills, physical recreation or service challenges.

Chief Scout Diamond Award - Explorers

The Chief Scout’s Diamond Award is the highest of the Chief Scout’s Awards, and the final step before the King’s Scout Award. To gain the Chief Scout’s Diamond Award, members must complete the following:

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1. Be a member of Explorer Scouts or the Scout Network or both for at least 12 months. This can include any time counted for the Chief Scout’s Platinum Award.

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2. Complete 12 nights away as an Explorer Scout or member of the Scout Network, of which eight must be camping. This may include the nights counted for the Chief Scout’s Platinum Award. Nights away must be different from any other nights away used in the other sections of this award.

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3. Complete four activities from the list of International, Community and Values activities. This should include at least one from each area of the list and can include the activities completed for the International, Community and Values list as part of the Chief Scout’s Platinum Award.

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4. Hold the Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award, or complete the four Diamond Challenges, which are:

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• Take up a skill for three or six months, and show progress and lasting interest. The skill can be an existing interest or something entirely new.

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• Take up a physical activity for three or six months, completing an agreed programme of taking part and achievement.

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• Provide service to an individual or the community for six months. Briefing and training should be given in order to gain the necessary skills. This many include helping with another section as a Young Leader or regularly helping at in the community at places such as a soup kitchen or animal shelter.

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• Complete a three day and two night expedition in rural or open country by foot, cycle, horse, canoe, boat or dinghy. The expedition should involve careful preparation, training, responsibility and review.

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All Members should complete six months in either the physical activity or the skill.

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Members who have not completed the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award or the Chief Scout’s Platinum Award must undertake an extra six months in either the Service Challenge or the longer of the Skills or Physical Recreation Challenge.

King Scout Award - Explorers/Network

Given to around only 500 young people a year, 7th Tonbridge Scouts have never had a King Scout Award achiever – maybe you could be the first!

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The King’s Scout Award is the top achievement for Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members and comprises of a variety of activities to complete.

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The King’s Scout Award (KSA) is linked closely to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award and it is worth working on the two awards together.

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Award participants must:

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• Be aged 16 or older to start the award and complete the award before your 25th birthday

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• Be a member of either Explorer Scouts or Scout Network (or a combination of both) for at least 18 months to complete the award – time can only be counted from your 16th birthday.

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• Be a member of Explorer Scouts or Scout Network at the time you complete the award

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This means members can only start working towards and count activities undertaken in achieving the KSA from their 16th Birthday.

 

Activities and nights away completed in achievement of the Chief Scout Platinum and Diamond Awards can be counted towards the KSA.

Young Leaders Acorn Badge - Explorers

ESYLs are Explorer Scouts who volunteer alongside adult leaders in a Beaver Colony, Cub Pack or Scout Troop. A valuable asset to any leadership team, ESYLs play an active role in the section, bringing a range of fresh ideas to the table, and acting as positive role models for the young people they work alongside.

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The ESYLs’ Scheme is the training programme for ESYLs. It contains 11 modules and four missions for ESYLs to work through whilst volunteering in their chosen section.

 

Modules give ESYLs the skills and knowledge to be successful in their role, while missions allow them to put everything into practice with support. As well as developing valuable life skills, the Scheme is an opportunity for ESYLs to make a positive impact in their communities and to fulfil the service elements of many of the top awards in Scouting.

 

Recognition of achievement is available along the way, and on completion of the Scheme, the ESYL is awarded with an ESYL belt buckle.

Explorer Belt - Explorers

The Explorer Belt is a challenge of a lifetime. It is a chance to take part in a ten day expedition that brings you a real understanding of a differ

The Explorer Belt is a challenge of a lifetime. It is a chance to take part in a ten day expedition that brings you a real understanding of a different country, its culture and way of life.

 

You will develop this understanding by travelling through your chosen country, working as part of a small team to complete a series of projects and most importantly by meeting local people. It is an experience and an achievement that you will remember for the rest of your life.

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If you have any questions or would like to try and achieve an award, please contact our 7th Tonbridge Award Coordinator Will Richardson.