Silver Award
Silver: a bigger challenge
Silver builds on everything you learned at Bronze, with more independence and a longer expedition. You can start in the school year you turn 15 — and you don't need to have done Bronze first.
Silver at a glance
What you'll do
The four Silver sections
Volunteering lasts 6 months. Of Physical and Skills, you choose one to do for 6 months and the other for 3. If you're starting at Silver without a Bronze Award, you add another 6 months to Volunteering or to your longer Physical or Skills section, so the programme takes at least 12 months.
Give your time to help people, your community or the environment.
Get active with a sport, dance or fitness activity of your choice and track your improvement.
Develop a talent or hobby you already love, or try something completely new.
Plan, train for and complete an adventurous journey as a small team.
Expedition
Your Silver expedition
3 days and 2 nights
The assessed expedition lasts a minimum of 3 days, with 2 nights camping.
7 hours of planned activity a day
At least 7 hours each day, with at least half of that spent journeying.
Training and practice first
Havant ODC leaders build on your Bronze skills (or train you from scratch if you are starting at Silver) and run a practice expedition before the assessment.
Ready to start your Silver?
Get in touch with Havant ODC to register or ask a question.