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The King’s Scout Award is the top achievement for Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members and comprises a variety of activities to complete. It’s closely linked to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award, so it’s worth considering working on the two awards together, but all the requirements must be completed before your 25th birthday.
Who can take part in the award?
Who can take part in the award?
The KSA is open to Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members who are between the ages of 16 and 25. You need to be a member of Scouting for a minimum of 18 months whilst undertaking the award.
What do I need to do to complete the award?
What do I need to do to complete the award?
The KSA involves:
24 nights away with Scouts as an Explorer or Network, at least 12 of which must be camping
Complete 6 International, Community and Values projects
Take up a skill for 6 or 12 months
Take up a physical activity for 6 or 12 months
Provide a community service for 12 or 18 months
Complete a practice and a qualifying expedition
5 Day residential experience
Present your KSA experience
What happens once I complete the award?
What happens once I complete the award?
Young People who's KSA is approved by UK Headquarters in one calendar year, will be invited to celebrate their award by attending an event held at Windsor Castle in the following calendar year. This National Day of Celebration and Achievement is normally hosted on the Sunday nearest to St George’s Day in April. KSA award holders and their invited guests, will join the Chief Scout and others to recognise their achievements in an informal parade around the Quadrangle in the castle grounds. To find out more on the event, please visit scouts.org.uk/Windsor
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