Baden-Powell Award
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The Baden-Powell Scout Award (BPSA), or B-P Award, is the highest youth award achievable in the Scouting movement in several countries. Although, with the withdrawal of Rover Scouting from most Scout Associations it has become a less common award, it is still awarded by Associations in several countries, including Australia
, Brazil
, Guatemala
, Hong Kong
, Singapore
, South Africa
, New Zealand
and in non-WOSM Associations in the United Kingdom
.
are able to earn the Baden-Powell Scout Award through either of two methods, outlined below;
The Rover Crew, in consultation with the Regional Rover Leader, awards the Baden Powell Award for a member which:
achieve this highest award. During the course from planning to operation, Rovers could equip themselves with a positive value of
living, learning Scout knowledge, technique and attitude.
The topics of Baden Powell Award are same as the Rover Scout Award in which Service, Scoutcraft and Exploration are compulsory, whilst Scout Knowledge, Self-development, Interpersonal Skills, Personal Pursuit and Look Wide are optional. Rovers are required to take 3 amongst the 5 options for assessment.
The assessment of the Baden Powell Award is arranged by the RHQC (RS). Certificate and award will be issued when confirmed and approved by AHQ after the recommendation of Regional Commissioner and District Commissioner.
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, Guatemala
Guatemala
Guatemala is a country in Central America bordered by Mexico to the north and west, the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, Belize to the northeast, the Caribbean to the east, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast...
, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
, New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
and in non-WOSM Associations in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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Australia
Once they have completed their Squire Training, members of Rovers (Australia)Rovers (Australia)
Rovers, formerly Rover Scouts, is the fifth and final section of Scouts Australia, and began in 1918. Rovers are aged between 17 and 26 years of age and are organised into local Crews, which can be associated with a Scout Group or operate as a stand-alone Crew. Crews accept anyone interested in...
are able to earn the Baden-Powell Scout Award through either of two methods, outlined below;
Method A
Method A is the more popular version of the Baden-Powell Scout Award, also known as the "Traditional" Method, as it is more clearly defined with targets for its badges.| Scoutcraft | Service | Ramblers | Project |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organise & take part in at least 10 separate camps. Must be more than 10 nights camping, at more than three locations, showing a high standard of campcraft and keeping a log to show to the crew. | At least six months service to a community service organisation | Organise & lead a trip over at least four days (three nights), presenting a log to the crew of the trip. | Over six months, develop a skill, reporting to the Crew as you go. This skill should not be one that is involved in the Rover's work. |
Method B
Method B includes the Spiritual Development, Intellectual & Emotional Development, Social Development and Physical Development Badges.| Spiritual Development Badge | Intellectual and Emotional Development Badge | Social Development Badge | Physical Development Badge |
|---|---|---|---|
| This area provides an opportunity for the Rover to find out a great deal about themselves through various avenues including their own lifestyle and personal values system. | Through this badge the Rover can explore a vast array of areas that may be unfamiliar to them, ultimately choosing one for further study for this badge. Areas include learning to play a musical instrument; getting involved in or learning about art drama, media or politics; or learning a foreign language.At least six months service to a community service organisation. | Again the Rover can explore a vast array of areas that may be unfamiliar but of interest to them, ultimately choosing one for personal development in order to gain this badge. | Here the Rover is challenged and must demonstrate initiative, and skills in expeditions and outdoor adventure. Some may undertake to organise, plan (including adequate preparation and training), and complete a one week activity. |
New Zealand
The Baden Powell award is a peer recognition Award, not a badge that can be earned on the completion of a set of criteria.The Rover Crew, in consultation with the Regional Rover Leader, awards the Baden Powell Award for a member which:
- Is a continuously active and useful Crew member, having organised and co-ordinated projects and activities which ideally emphasise the aims of the Rover Section, of service to Scouting, the community and personal development.
- Sets a personal example of the Scout way of life, and living by the Scout Law and Promise.
- Has given outstanding and extensive service as a member of a Rover Crew.
- Has held a position of responsibility outside the Rover Crew on Scouting or another community organisation for a period of at least two years.
- Has been a member of a Rover Crew for a minimum period of three years.
South African Scout Association
South African Rover Scouts are required to complete four of the seven available Rover proficiency awards in order to qualify for the B-P Award. The B-P Award is awarded after it has been recommended by the District Commissioner, the Rover Scout Leader and the Crew Council who must agree that the Rover has been setting an example of living a lifestyle reflecting the Rover motto of "Service".The Scout Association
The Scout Association no longer operate a Rover Scout section, having abolished the section in 1964, and they no longer offer the Baden-Powell Award.Baden-Powell Scouts Association
The Baden-Powell Award is available to invested Rover Scouts of the Baden-Powell Scouts' Association. The BPSA requirements for the award are similar to the "Traditional" option used by Rovers Australia. The Rover Scout must hold the Scoutcraft Star, Service Training Star, Rover Rambler's Badge and Rover Project Badge. They are also required to show that they have been setting a personal example of the "Scout Way of Life" and to complete an interview with the Chief Commissioner of the Baden-Powell Scouts’ Association.Scout Association of Hong Kong
Baden Powell Award continues the training progress of the Rover Scout Award. Self planning and managing are pre-requisite toachieve this highest award. During the course from planning to operation, Rovers could equip themselves with a positive value of
living, learning Scout knowledge, technique and attitude.
The topics of Baden Powell Award are same as the Rover Scout Award in which Service, Scoutcraft and Exploration are compulsory, whilst Scout Knowledge, Self-development, Interpersonal Skills, Personal Pursuit and Look Wide are optional. Rovers are required to take 3 amongst the 5 options for assessment.
The assessment of the Baden Powell Award is arranged by the RHQC (RS). Certificate and award will be issued when confirmed and approved by AHQ after the recommendation of Regional Commissioner and District Commissioner.
See also
- Scouts AustraliaScouts AustraliaScouts Australia is an organisation for children and young adults from 6 to 26 years of age. Scouts Australia is part of the global Scouting movement and has been a national member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement since 1953...
- South African Scout AssociationSouth African Scout AssociationThe South African Scout Association is the World Organization of the Scout Movement recognized Scouting association in South Africa. Scouting began in the United Kingdom in 1907 through the efforts of Robert Baden-Powell and rapidly spread to South Africa, with the first Scout troops appearing in...
- Baden-Powell Scouts' Association
- Rover ScoutsRover ScoutsRover Scouting is a service division of Scouting for young men, and in most countries, women. A group of Rovers, analogous to a Scout troop, is called a 'Crew.'...
- Scouts New Zealand
External links
- Rovers Australia - National Rover Council
- www.nswrovers.com - Rovers in New South Wales
- Victorian Rovers - events,properties,training,service,resources,crews
- Rover Scouts Association - international Rovering fellowship
- SA Rovers
- SCOUTS New Zealand