Aim of the service is to encourage service to individuals to the community in which they live. Principles The service section is to teach participants that as being of a member of the community you have responsibilities to each other and that voluntary help is needed everywhere to keep your community tidy and is a friendly and safe environment. Benefits The service section should provide opportunities to:-
Within the service section there is the opportunity for you to do/ try out new activities. This includes all of the fallowing and a lot more.
You can also offer your services at the Emergency services. To find out more visit www.theaward.org
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The aim of the expedition is to encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery. The expedition involves: -
Benefits of the expedition.
Duration of time, which each section of the award takes to do. Bronze: - Duration- 2 days, 1 night Activity time 6 hours min of walking per day 24km / 15miles Silver; - Duration 3 days, 2 nights Activity time 7 hours min of walking per day Walking distance 48km / 30 miles Gold: - Duration 4 days, 3 nights Activity time min of 8 hours walking per day Walking distance 80km / 50 miles Training To make your expeditions as enjoyable as possible you need to make sure that th environment which you are walking in is safe that you are not going to get in to any visible danger. The precautions, which you need to fallow, are: -
For your expeditions having the right kit is an essential. You need to have all below kit to make sure that you do the walk to the best of your ability. Without the kit you will run into all sorts of problems!!!!EXPEDITION KIT LIST To Wear Walking |
Aim of the Skills section is to encourage the development of personal interests, social and practical skills. The Principles The skill section should encourage young people to take part in new activities within a wide range of practical, cultural and social environments. This section offers young people a wide choice depending upon their personal preferences, abilities and the opportunities available. This section allows the participant to experience new skills or to pursue a skill all ready learnt. Benefits to Young People Although the specific benefits to young people depend on the choice made, the Skills Section should provide opportunities to:
Within the skill section there is the opportunity for you to do/ try out new activities. This includes all of the fallowing and a lot more.
And a lot more For the full list of skills see www.theaward.org
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Aim of the Physical Recreation Section is to encourage participation and improvement in physical activity. The Principles
The physical recreation section offers a wide range of programmes which can be chosen by you. It gives the participant the chance to try out new physical activities or to pursue an activity all ready familiar to the them. There are a selection of activities which the participant and choose from and any other physical activity which aren't on the list may be used as well as long as there is a qualified and police cleared instructor.
Benefits to Young People The physical section should give you the opportunity to:-
An example of the activities which can be used are:-
And a lot more. see the official award website on www.theaward.org
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