Chief Scouts Gold Award

This badge is the highest award available in the Scout Section. It is gained by completing:

· a personal challenge


The Personal challenge
		You must discuss and agree with the Scout the level of personal commitment needed. Bear in mind that the activity needs to be challenging to each individual. It is expected that Scouts would normally start the personal challenge six months before they are due to transfer to Explorer Scouts. The Scout must complete the following three areas:

Area One - Adventure
		· Take part in a completely new activity or achieve a higher standard in an existing activity.

Area Two - Leadership
		· Attend at least two Troop Leadership Forum meetings and successfully achieve an action point from one of these meetings.

Area Three - Commitment
		· Complete an activity that demonstrates personal commitment. This could be: · Community activities: for example, a weekend conservation project, an activity for younger people. · Scouting activities: for example, website design and maintenance, helping with younger Sections. · Hobbies and interests: for example, extra responsibilities in a choir or sports club.

The Personal challenge