GAISCE: The Presidents Award
With exception to the Adventure Journey, each challenge area requires a minimum participation of 1 hour per week for 13 weeks.
The Adventure Journey takes place over a minimum of 2 days and 1 night.
An additional 13 weeks must be completed in one challenge area of choice; this could be the activity that is the most enjoyable for the student, or an activity in which there is still room for improvement.
As a result, it will take at least 26 weeks to complete your Bronze Award, however everyone is free to complete the award at their own pace.
COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
Community Involvement is all about making a difference to other people’s lives.
Everyone is unique and has something they can contribute to make their community a better place. It feels good to help, its fun, and you often make new friends too!
PERSONAL
SKILL
Personal Skill gives you the chance to develop a new skill or interests.
Working on a particular skill helps to boost your self esteem, develop other practical and social skills, and learn how to set and rise to a challenge.
PHYSICAL
SKILL
Physical Recreation is about becoming physically stronger and improving fitness.
Getting moving is a sure way to make you feel healthier, think better, and live longer.
You don’t need to be super fit or have participated in any physical activity before — just try it out!
ADVENTURE
JOURNEY
Plan, prepare and undertake an Adventure Journey over a number of days and nights in a group as part of an expedition or exploration journey.
Not only is the trip incredibly fun, it’s a great way of spending time with friends!