Baden-Powell Award
The Baden-Powell Scout Award (BPSA), or B-P Award, is the highest youth award achievable in the Scout and Guide Movement in several countries. Although, with the withdrawal of the Rover Section from most Scout Associations it has become a less common award, it is still awarded by Guide and Scout Associations in several countries, including Australia, Brazil, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa, New Zealand and in non-World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM) Associations in the United Kingdom.
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Australia []
Once they have completed their Rover Skills Badge, members of Rovers (Australia) are able to earn the Baden-Powell Scout Award through either of two methods, outlined below;[1][2][3]
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 Africa []
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".[4]
United Kingdom []
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.[5]
Baden-Powell Scouts Association []
The Baden-Powell Award is available to invested Rovers of the Baden-Powell Scouts' Association. The BPSA requirements for the award are similar to the "Traditional" option used by Rovers Australia. The Rover 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.[6]
Girlguiding UK []
The Baden-Powell Award continues on in the Guide programme for those who have been in Guides for at least two years prior to starting on the award challenges. Guides must complete challenges from five different categories known as 'Zones' - Healthy lifestyle, global awareness, discovery, skills and relationships and celebrating diversity. They must also go on a specified residential weekend away from home with other Guides also working to complete their Baden-Powell challenge before they can be given the award.[7]
Hong Kong []
Scout Association of Hong Kong []
Baden Powell Award continues the training progress of the Rover Scout Award. Self planning and managing are pre-requisite to 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.[8]
See also []
- Scouts Australia
- South African Scout Association
- Baden-Powell Scouts' Association
- Rover Scouts
- Scouts New Zealand
- Girlguiding UK
References []
- ^ Rovers Australia | Development and Training Opportunities
- ^ Rovers Australia
- ^ 1st Epping Rover Crew - About Rovers
- ^ SA Award Requirements
- ^ Scouting Milestones, Rovers
- ^ BPSA Rover Crew Training Scheme
- ^ http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/guides/gfibadge/badges/badenpowellchallengeaward.html
- ^ http://www.scout.org.hk/article_attach/9299/Rover%20Scout%20Record%20Book(Final%20Version).pdf
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