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King's Scout Award

The King’s Scout Award is the highest honour a young person can achieve in Scouting, recognising those who show exceptional dedication, leadership, and service within the movement. It is earned by Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members who go above and beyond in living out the values of Scouting, demonstrating commitment through long-term volunteering, outdoor challenge, personal development, and active participation in their section. A King’s Scout is someone who consistently leads by example, takes initiative, and embraces every opportunity to develop themselves and support others. Completing the award shows a deep commitment to Scouting and is a true mark of a well-rounded, determined, and community-minded individual.

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The Requirements Membership Nights Away ICV Tasks King's Scout Challenges/ DofE Gold Presentation

The Requirements

  1. Award participants must

    • Be age 16 or older to start the award
    • Complete the award before your 25th birthday
    • Be a member of Explorer Scouts or Scout Network (or a combination of both) for at least 18 months
    • Be a member of Explorer Scouts or Scout Network at the time you complete the award

  2. Nights Away

    • Complete 24 nights away as an Explorer Scout or Scout Network member, of which at least 12 must be camping

  3. International, Community and Values Tasks

    • Complete six activities in total, two from each topic area of the ICV activities list
    • A minimum of 2 activities must come from the ICV list for the King's Scout Award. The other four can come from the Platinum and Diamond ICV lists

  4. King's Scout Challenges / Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award - Choose one of the following:

    • Complete the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award

    • Complete the King's Scout Award Challenges

      • Take up a skill for six or twelve months and show progress
      • Take up a physical activity for six or twelve months and show progress
      • Provide service to an individual or the community for 12 months. This may include helping with another section of the Movement as an Explorer Scout Young Leader or adult volunteer
      • Undertake training, a practice expedition and a four-day, three-night self-led final expedition, including a project
      • Undertake a five-day, four-night residential project in an unfamiliar setting, using shared accommodation

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