Series - Overview

Due to be introduced in 2007, the new Discover Award Scheme is the fourth to be used in Company Section. Programme Packs, similar to those produced for Junior Section and Anchor Boys will provide resources for the new scheme. It is intended to make further Programme Resources and updates available on-line and by way of supplements.

Programme Values:
    - Fun
    - Encouraging Participation
    - Progressive Content
    - A range of activities and experiences
    - Develop a sense of achievement
    - Flexible Programme & Guidance for Leaders
    - Quality resources & ideas

There will be an introductory award - the Compass Badge (awarded in the Boy's first session - this can be at any age, and would not involve a separate programme from his peers). The Programme Material is the same, therefor a Boy joining later in a session or in a subsequent session may work with those of the same age group on the same activities and be presented with the Compass Award as soon as he fulfills the requirements.

Thereafter, there will be three activity badges; Recreation & Leaisure, Community & Environment, and Skills & Creativity. Each badge is available at four stages - one for each year of the programme. The highest stage of each badge will be worn on an armband. There will be special awards available to Boys at the end of S1 (Discovery Badge) and S3 (President's Badge) that involve participation in other activities in addition to the Discover Programme Topics.

The Award Scheme is a part of the Discover Programme for Company Section Boys in the P7 - S3 age group. The aim of the Scheme is to provide the Boys with recognition for their participation in the programme. The Award Scheme uses material under the following headings:

    - Community
        - Local & National
        - Nature & Environment
        - International

    - Recreation
        - Outdoor & Adventure Activities
        - Sports & Games
        - Health & Lifestyle

    - Skills
        - Skills & Interests
        - Creativity
        - Trips & Visits

All Brigade activities are underpinned by the Christian Faith, and relevant Christian Faith topics and resources are provided in each of the activity groups.

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