City of York Top Awards
Information and Resources
Information and Resources
Hi all
This is a central resource for all things Top Awards be it from The Scout Association or developed by others. Its all here to help you.
If you have any questions please contact iain.mcintyre@yorkscouts.org.uk
City of York Top Awards Team
These resources are aimed to help YOU get the most out of your Explorers.
Things to do A to-do list to help you understand who may be near completing an award. If you only view one thing make it this!
Four Year Plan An infographic model of how to obtain the CS Platinum and CS Diamond.
How the Awards interconnect An infographic to show you how it is all connected.
The KSA is THE Top Award and represents all your Explorer and Network Scouts have achieved as a Scout.
The King's Scout Award Information from The Scout Association.
KSA Logbook This needs to be completed for all KSA aspirants.
KSA Information Poster Free to print out and use; designed for A1 to A3 paper sizes.
Stages of the King’s Scout Award For Participants.
King’s Scout Award for Mentors For Mentors and Volunteers
The culmination of everything you do in Scouting.
Chief Scout's Platinum Information from The Scout Association.
Chief Scout's Diamond Information from The Scout Association.
Chief Scout's Platinum/ Diamond Information Poster Free to print out and use; designed for A1 to A3 paper sizes.
Test yourself with an award for every level of challenge.
More information on doing a DofE award and support within the City of York Scout District can be accessed via the link below.
The DofE Information from The Scout Association.
The DofE Information from The DofE.
DofE Information Poster Free to print out and use; designed for A1 to A3 paper sizes.
Hone your leadership skills by volunteering for a younger section.
More information on the Young Leaders Scheme and support within Ebor can be accessed via the link below.
The Young Leaders Scheme Information from The Scout Association.
Young Leader Information Poster Free to print out and use; designed for A1 to A3 paper sizes.
Explore untrodden ground, test your limits and learn about new cultures.
The Explorer Belt Information from The Scout Association.
Explorer Belt Information Poster Free to print out and use; designed for A1 to A3 paper sizes.
Be a global citizen and make an impact while learning new skills.
SOWA Information from The Scout Association.
SOWA Information Poster Free to print out and use; designed for A1 to A3 paper sizes.
Ebor district has a couple of SOWA mentors so, if you are a Network Scout and interested, do get in touch.
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