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Peak Awards

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

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

Grey Wolf Award

The Grey Wolf Award is the peak award in the Cub Scouts age section. To achieve the Grey Wolf Award, a Cub Scout must:

  • complete Milestone 3 by participating, assisting and leading in the four Challenge Areas
  • reach Stage 3 in the three core Outdoor Adventure Skills, and achieve eight stage progressions
  • undertake six Special Interest Area projects, in two different Areas, with each project being four hours long
  • participate in an Adventurous Journey of four hours duration
  • complete a Leadership/Personal Development Course that runs for a day
  • complete a Personal Reflection with some of their peers, supported by an adult

Australian Scout Award

The Australian Scout Award is the peak award in the Scouts age section. To achieve the Australian Scout Award, a Scout must:

  • complete Milestone 3 by participating, assisting and leading in the four Challenge Areas
  • reach Stage 5 in the three core Outdoor Adventure Skills, and achieve 10 stage progressions
  • undertake six Special Interest Area projects, in three different Areas, with each project being eight hours long
  • lead an Adventurous Journey of three days and two nights duration
  • complete a Leadership/Personal Development Course that runs for a weekend
  • complete a Personal Reflection with some of their peers, supported by an adult

Queen’s Scout Award

The Queen’s Scout Award is the peak award in the Venturer Scouts age section. To achieve the Queen’s Scout Award, a Venturer Scout must:

  • complete Milestone 3 by participating, assisting and leading in the four Challenge Areas
  • reach Stage 5 in the three core Outdoor Adventure Skills, and achieve 12 stage progressions
  • undertake six Special Interest Area projects, in three different Areas, with each project being 12 hours long
  • lead an Adventurous Journey of four days and three nights duration
  • complete a Leadership/Personal Development Course that runs for a weekend
  • complete a Personal Reflection with some of their peers, supported by an adult