CHIEF SCOUTS DIAMOND
AWARD
The
Chief Scouts Diamond Award
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.
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.
Complete
two activities from the list of
International, Environment and Values
activities. These should be different
activities from the Chief Scout's Platinum
Award and not from the same area.
Hold
the Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award, or complete
the four Diamond Challenges, which are:
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.
Take
up a Physical Activity for three or six months,
completing an agreed programme of taking part
and achievement.
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.
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.
All
Members should complete six months in either
the Physical Activity or the Skill.
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
