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NATIONAL PROGRAMME COUNCIL

ROVER PROGRESSIVE SCHEME


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Contents

1. FOREWORD .............................................................................................................. 42. OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................. 53. Overview ..................................................................................................................... 74. Explorer..................................................................................................................... 14

4.1. Personal Development: Complete 1 activity from the list of International,Environment, Values, and Leadership activities....................................................... 14

4.2. Service 1: Assist in the planning and execution of at least 2 Crew events. .............. 154.2.1. Assist Refers to helping out in planning and/or execution as stated. There should

be no financial remuneration except disbursement of expense. ............................... 154.2.2. Events Refers to any activity that lasts three hours or more. It could include school

functions or old folks home visit. ............................................................................ 154.3. Skills 1: Become a qualified Adult First Aider or Bronze Medallion Life Saver. .... 154.4. Physical Pursuit 1: Undertake a form of physical recreation and show improvement

and effort with at least 10 hours of involvement over period of 6 weeks. ................ 165. Voyager ..................................................................................................................... 18

5.1. Personal Development 2: Complete another activity from the list of International,Environment, Values, and Leadership activities....................................................... 18

5.2. Service 2: Perform community service or relevant service to others consistently for15 hours over period of 3 months. ............................................................................ 19

5.3. Skills 2: Learn a new skill or improve on an existing one for 6 months, showingprogress and lasting interest. ..................................................................................... 20

5.4. Physical Pursuit 2: Undertake a form of physical recreation and show improvementand effort with at least 20 hours of involvement over period of 8 weeks. ................ 21

6. Pathfinder .................................................................................................................. 23

6.1. Personal Development 3: Complete another activity from the list of International,Environment, Values, and Leadership activities....................................................... 23

6.2. Service 3: Perform community service or relevant service to others consistently for30 hours over period of 6 months. ............................................................................ 24


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6.3. Skills 3: Learn a new skill or improve on an existing one for 12 months, showingprogress and lasting interest. ..................................................................................... 25

6.4. Physical Pursuit 3: Undertake a form of physical recreation and show improvementand effort with at least 30 hours of involvement over period of 10 weeks. .............. 26

7. Baden Powell Award ................................................................................................ 287.1. Personal Development 4: Complete another activity from the list of International,

Environment, Values, and Leadership activities....................................................... 287.2. Service 4: Perform community service or relevant service to others consistently for

60 hours over period of 12 months. .......................................................................... 297.3. Skills 4: Learn a new skill or improve on an existing one for 18 months, showing

progress and lasting interest. ..................................................................................... 307.4. Physical Pursuit 4: Undertake a form of physical recreation and show improvement

and effort with at least 40 hours of involvement over period of 12 weeks. .............. 317.5. Expedition: Complete a challenging expedition of at least 4 days 3 nights in an

unfamiliar setting which should include at least 32 hours of effort and activity. ..... 327.6. Project: Initiate and lead a project that has beneficial impact, corresponding to a

minimum period of 14-days full time work, on a community or complete an

approved Scout of the World Voluntary Service. ................................................. 337.7. Rovers Affairs: Serve a minimum term with Rover-based committees OR

Community-based committees.................................................................................. 347.8. Membership: Be a registered Rover Scout with The Singapore Scout Association for

at least 18 months...................................................................................................... 368. Post Requirement Administration ............................................................................. 37

8.1. Nomination: Upon completion of the BPA requirements, the Rover Scout must benominated by his District Commissioner together with good character referrals from

3 peers and Rover Scout Leader of the unit .............................................................. 378.2. Interview: the candidate must undergo an interview with a selection panel as

determined by The Singapore Scout Association. .................................................... 37


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1. FOREWORDTo be confirmed.


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2. OBJECTIVES

To educate Rover Scouts into young leaders, exemplary in the Scouting community and well

acquainted with the community beyond.

THE FOUR TIERS

1) Explorer Finding your way

An introduction to Rovering and Scouting. This represents the first step towards

Rovering, an introductory journey in Scouting, covering basic Scouting knowledge,

skills, leadership and first aid among other things. This stage can be easily achieved in

less than 6 months and thus achievable to Rover Scouts in Junior College/Polytechnic

or Community.

2) Voyager Journeying along the path

This represents the continuation of the journey chosen. Rover Scouts must go on a

short, challenging expedition, as well as become versed in service-learning concepts.

Personal development is included in this phase in the form of a skill acquisition or a

Scout of the World Discovery. A Rover Scout not aspiring to be leaders could still

follow this path as there is greater emphasis on self development and support at this

tier.

3) Pathfinder Leading the way

The pathfinder is a leader during a journey. The pathfinder must have the ability to

select and lead the team to the correct path. To attain this tier is a challenge as it

requires the completion of the Scouting skill set, as well as significant service to the

community at large. The Rover Scout must also be involved in planning and

organization of a Scout event above the unit level.

4) Baden Powell Award The Final StepsBaden Powell epitomizes Scouting. Baden Powell is the unrivalled icon of scouting.

He is the embodiment of Scouting Principles, Methods and Values that all Scouts

emulate. Only candidates who have exceptional qualities and dedication can qualify.

Objective criteria, good peer review and commissioners recognition of the


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outstanding individual are some of the criteria the candidate needs to fulfil. This is

highest award possible as a Rover Scout.


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3. Overview

Explorer

1) Personal Development 1

Complete 1 activity from the list of International, Environment, Values, andLeadership activities.

2) Service 1

Assist in the planning and execution of at least 2 Crew events.

3) Skills 1

Become a qualified Adult First Aider or Bronze Medallion Life Saver.

4) Knowledge 1

Successfully complete one of the following:

Standard First Aid Course by Singapore Red Cross Society

Adult First Aid Course by St Johns Ambulance Brigade

Bronze Medallion by Singapore Lifesaving society

Community Emergency Preparedness Programme (CEPP) by Singapore Civil

Defence Force

5) Physical Pursuit 1

Undertake a form of physical recreation and show improvement and effort with at

least 10 hours of involvement over period of 6 weeks.

Voyager


Complete another activity from the list of International, Environment, Values, and

Leadership activities.

2) Service 2

Perform community service or relevant service to others consistently for 15 hours

over period of 3 months.

3) Unit Involvement 2

Learn a new skill or improve on an existing one for 6 months, showing progress and

lasting interest. Skills can include one of the following:

Pioneering

Campcraft

Survival


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Orienteering

Foot drill




Pathfinder


Complete another activity from the list of International, Environment, Values, and

Leadership activities.

2) Service 3



3) Skills 3



Pioneering

Campcraft

Survival

Orienteering

Foot drill




Baden Powell Award


Complete another activity from the list of International, Environment, Values, andLeadership activities.

2) Service 4



3) Skills 4


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Pioneering

Campcraft

Survival

Orienteering

Foot drill




5) Expedition

Complete a challenging expedition of at least 4 days 3 nights in an unfamiliar setting

which should include at least 32 hours of effort and activity.

6) Project

Initiate and lead a project that has beneficial impact, corresponding to a minimum

period of 14-days full time work, on a community or complete an approved Scout of

the World Voluntary Service.

7) Rover Affairs

Serve a minimum term of 12 / 18 / 24 months in the National Rover Council / Area

Rover Roundtable / District Rover Roundtable as an active member.

8) Membership

Be a registered Rover Scout with The Singapore Scout Association for at least 18

months.

Note:

All the above requirements can be carried out concurrently. Nomination: Upon completion of the BPA requirements, the Rover Scout must be

nominated by District Commissioner together with good character referrals from 3peers and Rover Scout Leader.

Interview: The candidate must undergo an interview with a BPA selection panel as

determined by The Singapore Scout Association.


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National Youth Achievement Award (Gold) & Scouts of the World Award may be

assessed by separately by their appropriate authorized assessment panel from The

Singapore Scout Association. The Rover progressive scheme can be viewed as a matrix system, with lateral skill

categories and vertical award categories. This is illustrated in the table below.


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International Challenge

Take an active part in a project with an overseas aid organization, such as UNESCO

Take an active part in a camp in another country , such as a Jamboree or a Moot

Organize a series of programmes for their Rover Crew on an international theme Organize a series of programmes for another Section on an international theme

Complete any other activity of a similar nature, agreed beforehand

Host international Scouts and impart some knowledge of your country and culture to

them

Be part of an activity overseas where you are being hosted by Scouts and learn

something new from their country and culture

Environmental Challenge

Complete the World Scout Environment Programme for Rover Scouts

Organize a series of programmes to help another Section complete their World Scout

Environment Programme

Organize a series of programmes to help another Section complete their Energy

Conservation Badge

Organize a series of programmes to help another Section complete their Water

Conservation Badge

Take an active part in an environment al project with another organization

Take an active part in an environment al project in their local community

Organize a series of programmes for their Rover Scout Crew on an environmental

theme

Organize a series of programmes for another Section on an environmental theme

Complete any other activity of a similar nature, agreed beforehand

Values Challenge

Take part in an activity that examines a culture other than your own.

Take a regular part in activities at their place of worship


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Take a active part in a project examining a faith other than their own

Complete the Explorations in Ethnicity (EIE) basic course, conducted by

OnePeople.sg

Organize a series of programmes to help another Section complete their Total

Defence Badge

Organize a series of programmes to help another Section complete their Crime

Prevention Badge

Organize a series of programmes to help another Section complete their Civil Defence

Badge

Organize a series of programmes to help another Section complete their Anti-Drug

and Inhalant Abuse Badge

Organize a series of programmes to help another Section complete their Health

Trooper Badge

Organize a series of programmes to help another Section complete their National

Resilience Badge

Organize a series of programmes to help another Section complete their Health

Heritage Badge

Leadership Challenge

Complete the Unit Leader Training Woodbadge Course

Plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a leadership camp

Plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any

religious institution, any school, or your community. (The project should benefit an

organization other than Scouting.)

Be registered and involved as an adult leader for at least one year.

Hold a leadership position or an office at the unit, district, area, or national level.

Show exceptional dedication and give outstanding leadership and service to the

Rovering community.


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4. Explorer

4.1. Personal Development: Complete 1 activity from the list of

International, Environment, Values, and Leadership activities.

WHYs

Scouting aims to contribute to the education of the individual. In Baden-

Powells Rovering to Success, B-P intended for every Rover Scout to shape

his own course in life You will meet with difficulties and dangers, shoals

and storms on the way. But without adventure life would be deadly dull. With

careful piloting, above-board sailing, and cheery persistence, there is no

reason why your voyage should not be a complete success, no matter how

small the stream in which you make your start.

Each Rover Scout is challenged to develop himself/herself, so as to improve

self-knowledge and identity, develop his/her talents and potential, and

contribute to the realization of ones dreams and aspirations. The concept is

not limited to self-development but includes formal and informal activities for

developing others, in roles such as teacher, guide, counsellor, manager, coach,

or mentor.

HOWs

Every Rover Scout is given the choice to paddle his own canoe, deciding for

himself/herself the kind of Rovering journey to embark on. There is a

suggested list of International, Environment, Values, and Leadership activities

for each Rover Scout to choose from.

The criteria for this section are those of self-improvement and effort as each

Rover Scout is judged on personal achievement measured against original

circumstances and potential capabilities. This allows for the less able and

disadvantaged to participate on an equal opportunity basis.


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4.2. Service 1: Assist in the planning and execution of at least 2 Crew

events.

WHYs

Service is central to concept of Rovering that is no longer focus on personal

skills. Helping and learning by doing is in line with Scouting Principle,

Method and Rover motto. However, self-development is crucial at this stage in

order to render proper service. As such, the requirement is pared down to 2

events (in total) in order for the Rover Scout to have time for unit meetings

and self development.

HOWs

The Rover Scout must be involved beyond the capacity of an observer.

Supervision or execution of the required work by personal involvement is

highly encouraged if the Rover Scout possesses the necessary skills. If the

Rover Scout can only be an observer due to limitation of capability, this would

not be considered.

Certain terms needs definition:

4.2.1. Assist Refers to helping out in planning and/or execution as

stated. There should be no financial remuneration except

disbursement of expense.

4.2.2. Events Refers to any activity that lasts three hours or more. It

could include school functions or old folks home visit.

4.3. Skills 1: Become a qualified Adult First Aider or Bronze MedallionLife Saver.

WHYs

As a leader, a Rover Scout must be able to care for his charges as well as his

fellow men. Life preservation skills are essential in this aspect.


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Life preservation can be further subdivided into land and water, and

proficiency in either aspect will suffice, depending on the types of activities

the Rover Scout is interested in or proficient in.

The adult first aid course and the bronze medallion life saver qualifications are

the most well recognized basic life preservation qualifications.

The previous requirement of knowing basic first aid skills has been removed

and this being the only first aid criterion is because of (i) The method of

assessing the knowledge of the Rover Scouts is difficult and subjective; (ii)

Having many outdoor activities based on the Brotherhood of the Open Air,

it would be most beneficial for Rover Scouts to be qualified first aiders; and

(iii) Learning very basic first aid skills from one another and going for a

course would be double learning and would not be efficient for the Rover

Scouts. Hence to streamline the learning process, it is recommended that

Rover Scouts are trained in first aid from Explorer onwards.

HOWs

Courses are commercially available to satisfy this clause.

The adult first aid course is regularly conducted by the Red Cross Society and

St Johns Ambulance Association.

Courses towards the bronze medallion are conducted by the Singapore Life

Saving Society.

4.4. Physical Pursuit 1: Undertake a form of physical recreation and

show improvement and effort with at least 10 hours of involvement

over period of 6 weeks.

WHYs

The purpose of this is to encourage participation in a form of physical

recreation. Physical recreation promotes better physical health and is a key


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element of a healthy lifestyle. Good health is a prerequisite for active and

constructive participation in society and the community. Furthermore, active

and regular physical recreation holds the rover scout up as a role model for

both his peers and his charges.

Regular physical recreation also develops strength in character and

determination.

HOWs

The Rover Scout is allowed to select the form of physical recreation. It should

ideally be something that the rover is interested in learning or participating in,

it should appeal to the rover.

He should set staggered performance targets at the beginning of the period, in

consultation with his Rover Scout Leader, in order to ensure an adequate level

of progress. He must follow the selected recreation regularly for at least the

entire period of the six (6) weeks. He must show improvement of overall

performance and genuine effort, relative to their capabilities and starting point.


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5. Voyager5.1. Personal Development 2: Complete another activity from the list of

International, Environment, Values, and Leadership activities.WHYs













or mentor.

HOWs










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5.2. Service 2: Perform community service or relevant service to others

consistently for 15 hours over period of 3 months.

WHYs

Regular and consistent service to the community is a habit we aim to cultivate

in all those in the Scout movement. This service must be done in benefit of a

community at large or an underprivileged community.

HOWs

Contact any community organization and register as a volunteer. Perform

consistent service over a period of at least three (3) months. Produce a letter

from the organisation verifying your period of service as well as the number of

hours clocked.

Rover Scouts can get involved in various community services, including:

Voluntary work with the youths and/or youth-at-risks;

Voluntary work with the elderly;

Voluntary work with the needy;

Voluntary work with the sick and the disabled;

Voluntary work in hospitals and care centres;

Community education and health education;

Charity work;

Environment services;

Involvement with Scouting at Unit, District, Area or National level;

and

Etc.


5.2.1. Voluntary work Refers to helping out in planning and/or

execution as stated. There should be no financial remuneration

except disbursement of expense.

The requirements are aligned with NYAA Bronze, under Service section.


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5.3. Skills 2: Learn a new skill or improve on an existing one for 6

months, showing progress and lasting interest.WHYs

"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write,

but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." Alvin Toffler

Scouting aims to contribute to the education of the individual. Pursuit of a new

skill is a key process that provides both hard and soft challenges to the

individual, making it a desirable clause for the Voyager award.

The process of pursuing a new skill, apart from providing opportunities to

learn specific skills, provides the framework for Rover Scouts to pick up a

variety of soft skills. In this information age, the skill or ability to identify

developmental needs, learn new information, unlearn obsolete methods and

relearn updated skills is essential.

Further pursuit of a new skill develops dedication and perseverance, two

desirable attributes we wish to have in our Rover Scouts to aid them to

become successful individuals.

HOWs

The Rover Scout simply needs to select a skill, preferably scouting related but

can be otherwise, and actively pursue this skill by subscribing to instruction,

formal or non-formal. Formal instruction would take the form of organized

courses and training sessions by recognized schools or instructors. While these

are desirable, we must recognize that very often, one-off training sessions or

courses can only impart basic knowledge, true pursuit and understanding

comes through regular practice by the individual involved.

Non-formal instruction is part and parcel of Scouting, and this can take the

form of peer learning or self instruction. Advantages of these methods include

greater possibility for tailoring to personal needs and pace.


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The Rover Scout needs to satisfy his/her Rover Scout Leader that he/she has

been actively pursuing this new skill for a period of at least six (6) months.

He/she should routinely be spending time on this new skill. He/she is also

expected to show competency expected of an apprentice of the skill, as well as

progress made. E.g. If the Rover Scout is an accomplished runner, he/she

should make progress based on the level he/she began with.

The list of Scouting-related skills includes:

Pioneering;

Camp craft;

Survival;

Orienteering; and

Foot drill.

This list is non-exhaustive. Rover Scouts are free to suggest other alternatives

which should be agreed upon in consultation with the Rover Scout Leader or

his/her designate.

The requirements are aligned with NYAA Bronze, under Skill section.

5.4. Physical Pursuit 2: Undertake a form of physical recreation and

show improvement and effort with at least 20 hours of involvement

over period of 8 weeks.WHYs








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determination.

HOWs

This section is a progression from the physical pursuit section in Explorer

stage. The Rover Scout is allowed to continue the type of recreational activity

he/she has completed in Physical Pursuit 1 or he/she is free to choose a

completely new recreational activity. It should ideally be something that the

Rover Scout is interested in learning or participating in, it should appeal to the

Rover Scout.

He/she should set staggered performance targets at the beginning of the period,

in consultation with his Rover Scout Leader, in order to ensure an adequate

level of progress.

Once a recreational activity has been chosen, he/she must follow the selected

recreation regularly for a minimum entire period of eight (8) weeks, which can

include the time spent on Physical Pursuit 1. He/she must show improvement

of overall performance and genuine effort, relative to their capabilities and

starting point.

The requirements are aligned with NYAA Bronze, under Physical Recreation

section.


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WHYs




HOWs

This section is a progression from the service section in Voyager stage. The

Rover Scout is allowed to serve with the organisation he/she has completed in

Service 2 or he/she is free to serve with a new organisation.

The Rover Scout needs to perform consistent service for over a period of at

least six (6) months, which can include the service performed in Service 2.

Produce a letter from the organisation verifying your period of service as well

as the number of hours clocked.








Charity work;


Involvement with Scouting at Unit, District, Area or National level; and

Etc.



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6.2.1. Service Refers to helping out in planning and/or execution as

stated. There should be no financial remuneration except

disbursement of expense.

The requirements are aligned with NYAA Silver, under Service section.

6.3. Skills 3: Learn a new skill or improve on an existing one for 12 months,

showing progress and lasting interest.WHYs








variety of soft skills. In this information age, the skill or ability to identifydevelopmental needs, learn new information, unlearn obsolete methods and





HOWs

This section is a progression from the skills section in Voyager stage. The

Rover Scout is allowed to continue the type of skill area he/she has completed

in Skills 2 or he/she is free to choose a completely new skill area.


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been actively pursuing this new skill for a period of at least twelve (12)

months, which can include the duration spent on Skills 2. He/she should

routinely be spending time on this new skill, and is also expected to show

competency expected of an apprentice of the skill, as well as progress made.

E.g. If the Rover Scout is an accomplished runner, he/she should make

progress based on the level he/she began with.


Pioneering;

Camp craft;

Survival;

Orienteering; and

Foot drill.



his/her designate.

The requirements are aligned with NYAA Silver, under Skill section.

6.4. Physical Pursuit 3: Undertake a form of physical recreation and show

improvement and effort with at least 30 hours of involvement over period

of 10 weeks.WHYs








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determination.

HOWs

This section is a progression from the physical pursuit section in Voyager





Rover Scout.

He/she should set staggered performance targets at the beginning of the period,

in consultation with his Rover Scout Leader, in order to ensure an adequate

level of progress. Once a recreational activity has been chosen, he/she must

follow the selected recreation regularly for at least the entire period of the ten

(10) weeks, which can include the time spent on Physical Pursuit 2. He/she

must show improvement of overall performance and genuine effort, relative to

their capabilities and starting point.

The requirements are aligned with NYAA Silver, under Physical Pursuit

section.


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7. Baden Powell Award7.1. Personal Development 4: Complete another activity from the list of

International, Environment, Values, and Leadership activities.

WHYs













or mentor.

HOWs










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WHYs




HOWs

Contact any community organization and register as a volunteer. Perform

consistent service over a period of at least twelve (12) months, which can

include the time spent on Service 3. Produce a letter from the organisation

verifying your period of service as well as the number of hours clocked.








Charity work;


Involvement with Scouting at Unit, District, Area or National level;

and

Etc.

Certain terms needs definition:7.2.1. Voluntary work Refers to helping out in planning and/or

execution as stated. There should be no financial remuneration

except disbursement of expense.

The requirements are aligned with NYAA Gold, under Service section.


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7.3. Skills 4: Learn a new skill or improve on an existing one for 18 months,

showing progress and lasting interest.

WHYs








variety of soft skills. In this information age, the skill or ability to identify

developmental needs, learn new information, unlearn obsolete methods and





HOWs

This section is a progression from the skills section in Pathfinder stage. The

Rover Scout is allowed to continue the type of skill area he/she has completed

in Skills 3 or he/she is free to choose a completely new skill area.


been actively pursuing this new skill for a period of at least eighteen (18)

months, which can include the time spent on Skills 3. He/she should routinely

be spending time on this new skill. He/she is also expected to show

competency expected of an apprentice of the skill, as well as progress made.

E.g. If the Rover Scout is an accomplished runner, he/she should make

progress based on the level he/she began with.


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Pioneering;

Camp craft;

Survival;

Orienteering; and

Foot drill.



his/her designate.

The requirements are aligned with NYAA Gold, under Skill section.

7.4. Physical Pursuit 4: Undertake a form of physical recreation and show

improvement and effort with at least 40 hours of involvement over period

of 12 weeks.

WHYs








determination.

HOWs

This section is a progression from the physical pursuit section in Explorer





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Rover Scout.

He/she should set staggered performance targets at the beginning of the

period, in consultation with his Rover Scout Leader, in order to ensure an

adequate level of progress. Once a recreational activity has been chosen,

he/she must follow the selected recreation regularly for at least the entire

period of the twelve (12) weeks, which can include the time spent on Physical

Pursuit 3. He/she must show improvement of overall performance and genuine

effort, relative to their capabilities and starting point.

The requirements are aligned with NYAA Gold, under Physical Recreation

section.

7.5. Expedition: Complete a challenging expedition of at least 4 days 3 nights

in an unfamiliar setting which should include at least 32 hours of effort

and activity.

WHYs

An expedition provides many physical and mental challenges that are

developmental in nature. By going through such a challenging expedition, the

Rover Scout will be able to know his own abilities better, both in terms of

physical attributes and mental characteristics. Moving forward, he should seek

to address his developmental needs in order to become a more complete Rover

Scout.

HOWs

Either plan and execute your own expedition or participate in an expedition

that fulfils the stated requirements. Consult your Rover Scout Leader

regarding the appropriateness of the expedition. Following the expedition,

write a brief expedition report, highlighting the learning outcomes of the

expedition.


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Possible expeditions include:

a. Overseas trekking expeditions;

b. Youth Expedition Project (YEP) by Singapore International Federation

(SIF); and

c. Operation Raleigh.

The requirements are aligned with NYAA Gold, under Expedition section.

7.6. Project: Initiate and lead a project that has beneficial impact,

corresponding to a minimum period of 14-days full time work, on a

community or complete an approved Scout of the World Voluntary

Service.

WHYs

Scouting cannot be separated from service to the community. In this section,

the Rover Scout is expected to participate at a leadership level for this project.

In doing so, the Rover Scout will have to train himself to take his management

skills to the next level, while simultaneously exposing him to the needs of

managing a project. It will further develop maturity and responsibility.

HOWs

This project should aim to fulfil the perceived needs of the community, e.g.

better facilities, better occupational training, etc. It need not be a service-

learning project; however the project needs to have a beneficial impact on a

community.

The Rover Scout should first identify a cause that he can relate to and the

community that the cause would benefit. He should research on the specific

needs of the community by speaking to related organizations, following on

that he will need to define a project that will meet certain specific needs of the

community and impact them in a beneficial way.


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Next, the Rover Scout should consult the National Rover Council on the scope

of the project he/she is planning to embark on. The National Rover Council

will advise the Rover Scout on the suitability of the project.

The project planning should also be done in consultation with the Rover Scout

Leader, who will be supervising to ensure an appropriate level of commitment

and difficulty for the Baden Powell Award.

Rover Scouts can also choose to do their Scouts of the World Voluntary

Service to fulfil this requirement. Only those Rover Scouts who havecompleted the approved Scouts of the World Discoveryprogramme in therespective theme of Peace / Development / Environment are eligible for this

option. This is the second part of Scouts of the World Award. Successful

Rover Scouts who passed the assessment by selection panel will be awarded

the Scouts of the World Award by The Singapore Scout Association on

behalf of World Organization of Scout Movement.

The requirements are aligned with NYAA Gold, under Residential Project

section.

7.7. Rovers Affairs: Serve a minimum term with Rover-based

committees OR Community-based committees.

WHYs

The National Rover Council is the national decision making body of the rover

movement. A Baden Powell Scout must contribute to the national Rover

movement through active membership of this body. This will help to build the

foundations of the local rover movement, enabling it to grow from strength to

strength.

HOWs

Each year, the National Rover Council holds elections for Rover Scouts who

wish to serve on the National Rover Council. As the number of positions on

the National Rover Council is limited, Rover Scouts can fulfil this requirement


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by being part of the District or Area Rover Roundtables, Scout-based

committees at the National level, or Community-based committees.

For Rover Scouts serving on Scout-based committees at the National level and

on Community-based committees, he/she would be required to lead a group of

Rover Scouts in at least an activity for the community that they are serving in.

Below is a breakdown of the minimum number of hours each Rover Scout

would be required to serve with each committee:

Twelve (12) months for Rover Scouts serving on the National Rover

Council; Eighteen (18) months for Rover Scouts serving on Area Rover

Roundtables; Twenty-Four (24) months for Rover Scouts serving on District Rover

Roundtables;

Eighteen (18) months for Rover Scouts serving on Scout-based

committees at the National level; Twenty-Four (24) months for Rover Scouts serving on Scout-based

committees at the Area and/or District level; and Twenty-Four (24) months for Rover Scouts serving on Community-

based committees.


7.7.1. Serve Refers to helping out in planning and/or execution as stated.

There should be no financial remuneration except disbursement of

expense.

7.7.2. Rover-based committees Refers to:

National Rover Council;

Area Rover Roundtables; and

District Rover Roundtables.

7.7.3. Community-based committees Refers to:


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Scouting-based committees at the National level may include

but is not limited to:

o Cub Scout Roundtable;

o Scout Roundtable;

o Venture Scout Council; and

o National Programme Council;

Scouting-based committees at the District and Area level may

include but is not limited to:

o District Councils; and

o Area Councils.

Non-Scouting committees may include but is not limited to:

o Schools;

o Grassroots organizations;

o Voluntary welfare organizations; and

o Non-profit organizations.

7.8. Membership: Be a registered Rover Scout with The Singapore

Scout Association for at least 18 months.

WHYs

The Baden Powell Award is the top award in Rovering, and the requirements

for this award need more effort than the National Youth Achievement Award

(NYAA) Gold.

HOWs

The Rover Scout should ensure that his/her membership is consistently

renewed each year, with The Singapore Scout Association.


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8. Post Requirement Administration

8.1. Nomination: Upon completion of the BPA requirements, the Rover Scout

must be nominated by his District Commissioner together with good

character referrals from 3 peers and Rover Scout Leader of the unit

WHYs

This requirement aims to create an accurate picture of the candidate from

many perspectives, including peer appraisal and by his leader appraisal, both

in the unit, from his Rover Scout Leader and outside the unit, from his District

Commissioner.

HOWsPeer referrals may be from within the Rover Scout Unit, or from other suitable

persons in the Scouting community or even workplace. Persons with varied

backgrounds are encouraged to create a better view of the candidate.

The referrals should take the form of character and background testimonial

letters, appended to a nomination letter, which is to be written and signed by

the District Commissioner. The nomination letter should include recent

achievements and background in Scouting, as well as character assessments.

8.2. Interview: the candidate must undergo an interview with a selection panel

as determined by The Singapore Scout Association.

WHYs

This is the final stage in the selection process, designed as the final challenge

to ascertain whether the candidate is truly worthy of the Baden Powell Award,

in memory of the founder.

HOWs

The candidate will be informed about the date, time and venue of the interview,

either directly or through his Rover Scout Leader.


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He will be quizzed on Scouting related knowledge, issues and concepts, as

well as discussion of leadership case scenarios. These will give the panel a

better picture of the candidates personality and grasp of both leadership and

Scouting principles.

National Youth Achievement Award (Gold) & Scout of the World Award may

be assessed by separately by their appropriate authorized assessment panel

from The Singapore Scout Association.

Documents

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