The Queen’s Badge programme is a balanced programme. It provides opportunities
for you to develop some of your skills and interests and to try out new
things.
For example, you may want to start expedition training or undertake
further expeditions; you may want to undertake an exploration; you may
want to start a new skill or continue an existing one; you may want to
start a new physical activity or continue with one in which you are
already involved.
Remember that you do not have to be an expert and you do not have to
become an expert. This
element of your Queen’s Badge programme is about taking part. That is why you can start
a totally new activity. All
that is asked is that you stick at the activity for a period of time
and make progress in it. In
addition, of course, it should be an activity which you can enjoy.
You may want to try out one or two activities before you decide which
one to choose for your award. Your
Adviser, Captain or Company Supervisor, can help with ideas if you get
stuck. Maybe one of
the points you will want to consider is whether you can continue the
activity after you have gained the Queen’s Badge. There is not much point in
taking part in something just to get the Badge.
So think about what you can do, what you might enjoy doing and what you
will be able to continue doing. Then
get on with it. And
when describing what you did, remember that photographs and other
visual records are as useful and as helpful as your own words.
Should you be undertaking more than one activity you can, if you wish,
record them in your Queen's Badge record book.
Many young men complete all three although only one
is required for your Queen's Badge.
The standards required for the Queen's Badge are the same as those of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme (Silver Award). If in doubt, you may wish to refer to the D of E handbook - or the appropriate pages on this site. With some additional work, you could consider doing Silver D of E at the same time (or start them both at the same time and finish the D of E work after completing Queen's Badge).
The expedition is often seen as an easy option. It is not! Adequate training, preparation and documentation make this a substantial undertaking.
The expedition / exploration need not be done on foot. Alternatives include cycle, canoe, horseback, skis, sail etc. Check the current Duke of Edinburgh’s Award handbook for regulations covering alternative modes of transport.
Note that all expeditions / explorations should have a purpose, and that some research and documentation should be done beforehand in order to fully gain from the expedition.
Preliminary expedition training may be done by company staff but an Expedition Leadership qualification is required to take Boys into the hills. The assessment must be done by a suitably qualified assessor (other than their instructor). Your Captain / Battalion / Carronvale will have a list of suitably qualified people in your area.
In addition to the log sheet (which should detail preliminary training and preparation, including research, the practice expedition(s) and planning sessions, a full expedition log (endorsed by a suitably qualified assessor) must be included.
If exploration is chosen, the Project should also be endorsed and included. Route cards must also be included for all expeditions (available from Advisers / Web site).
Note that, where a group of Boys do the expedition / exploration together, they should each submit an individual log / project as above (Route Cards may be copied).
If aiming to gain the Queen’s Badge in 1 year, remember that the Expedition / Exploration will need to be done before the Completion Course, and consider the weather (do it in summer)! Note also that Carronvale must be notified of all expeditions . Please refer to the Brigade Regulations for Expeditions.
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part of the training, Candidates are required to undertake sufficient
practice journeys to ensure that you have acquired a level of
experience and competence to be able to safely complete an
unaccompanied, self-reliant expedition.
In order that the instructor has the opportunity to judge the level of experience and competence, and to give your group the opportunity to work together as a team, at least one practice journey must be undertaken. This practice journey must not be over the same route or in the same vicinity of the route to be used during the qualifying expedition. The conditions should be as similar as possible to those anticipated, including daily distance travelled, and should be undertaken in terrain which is equally demanding. Practice journeys should include two or more nights camping.
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You are very likely to have interests or hobbies outwith the BB; experience that will, with some planning and effort qualify for this section of the award. The list is endless from Aeronautics to zoology. Included is the playing of musical instruments, photography, bird watching, fly-fishing, religions of the world, etc. Progress is assessed by determining where your starting point is then setting targets for advancement. The assessor will measure the effort put in against the advancement made. Assessors will normally be from outwith the Company staff. Full logs should be kept, and endorsed by the assessor.
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This section offers a wide choice depending on your personal preferences. Activities can be done in or outdoors, in a team or individually, water or land based, be just for fun or follow a sport governing body award scheme. Governing bodies set standards for athletics, canoeing, cycling, golf etc. Participation only programmes include – bowls, country dancing, gymnastics, skiing, etc. Activities covered under the umbrella of team games include – football, curling, rugby, volleyball, etc.
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