Achievement Pathways - The Peak Awards

Achievement Pathways - The Peak Awards


The Peak Award is the pinnacle of the Achievement Pathways in each age section, and includes elements of all the other components. It exists to challenge those Scouts who wish to reach the mountain peak and be recognised for their achievements. 

There is no requirement for a Scout to have been in a previous section or to have earned their peak award. Scouts can choose at any point during their time in the section that they wish to pursue the peak award, however it is best if they identify this during the early to mid-stages of their journey in the section so that they have enough time to complete all of the elements. 

For many Scouts who are already actively engaged in the program and exploring the Achievement Pathways for their own interests, especially achieving the Program Essential Milestones through actively Participating, Assisting and Leading in Challenge Area related activities, they will be able to make the decision to stretch themselves to the peak award later. 


To earn the peak award, most sections require Scouts to complete six elements:
  • Developmental progress in Program Essentials, Outdoor Adventure Skills, and Special Interest Areas
  • Adventurous Journey
  • A Leadership Course – Character, Leadership or Personal Development 
  • Personal Reflection
The minimum requirements are presented in the table below. 


It is not a requirement of being a Scout that youth members attempt the Peak Award. It is an option for youth to aspire to if they wish to. 

Many youth members have personal progression just by attending meetings and events. As a result many achieve aspects of the achievement pathway such as OAS stages and Milestones.

Choose your own adventure, choose your own pathway - that is what Scouts is about.


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