TPA Overview

Honeydew Scout Group Drakensberg Hike

The President’s Award consists of three levels — bronze, silver, and gold — with 4-5 requirements each. There are age restrictions per level as well as scaling time frames depending on the award level. Only activities done after registration for the specific award level are eligible towards the award, and participants should aim to complete the requirements within the normal time period.

 

Bronze Silver

Gold

Minimum Age

14

15

16

Maximum Age

25

Registration Period (Continued from prior level)

6 months

Registration Period (Direct Enrolment)

12 months

18 months

Requirements
Service (period)

24h (3-6 months)

48h (6-12 months)

72h (12-18 months)

Skill (period)

1h/week

(3-6 months)

1h/week

(6-12 months)

1h/week

(12-18 months)

Physical Recreation (period)
Adventurous Journey*

24km, 2 days consecutive, 1 night

48km, 3 days consecutive, 2 nights

80km, 4 days consecutive, 3 nights

Residential Project

5 days service

Additional Requirements

Additional 3 months in Service, Physical Recreation or Skills.

For Direct Entry only: additional 6 months in Service, Physical Recreation or Skills.

The above is just a summary. Please visit https://presidentsaward.co.za/ for full details of the requirements.

More information about Scouting and TPA click here.