CHIEF SCOUT AWARD

The award requires your to plan, report, execute and summarize your own challenging program
in the four activity areas.
Below are some ideas to give you some ideas.

1 Citizenship
Demonstrate leadership in your project by making key decisions in selecting a
project, submitting a proposal, getting proper approval, obtaining financing,
obtaining other volunteers if needed, executing your project and following up
with a summary.
Work with another organization such as Rotary or CLOCA.
Volunteer to help a candidate in an election campaign.
Volunteer to help staff the weekend run to end breast cancer.
Volunteer to read at the children’s hospital once a week for a month.
Check with your Alderman for volunteer initiatives in your area.
Volunteer at the local pool or recreation centre to help run a youth after-school drop-in program
for six weeks.
Research and write a report on a past prime minister of Canada.

2 Leadership
Troop Event - Plan and run a Troop activity or event of your choosing.
Submit your plan to the Troop Scouter, with details of what, where, when
and any costs. Provide a notice of your activty to other Scouts at least two
weeks prior to the event. Provide a summary of your event about what you
did, how it went and what you learned. The event should be more than just a
meeting.
Demonstrate Active Leadership - Show a consistent ability and good
attitude toward providing active leadership within the Troop. This includes wearing the uniform
properly; providing a good example in language, attitude and behaviour; show a willingness to
help less experienced Scouts gain confidence in their own abilities; Consistently fullfill duties of
Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader or other positions within the Troop with strong
attendance. It is more than just 'being' a Patrol Leader, you must show the initiative as if the
Troop Scouter could step out of the picture and the patrol/troop would still run successfully with
your guidance. Note: This requirement will be evaluated by your Troop Scouter and your
fellow Scouts.

3 Personal Development
Develop and follow a personal fitness program for at least six months. Document
your program.
Earn one or more of the Personal Development category badges you have not
already earned.
Improve your overall grade in school by 5% over two reporting periods.
Read three classic books you haven’t read before. Books may be selected from a classic book
list such as the found at www.anglik.net/books.htm.

4 Outdoor Skills
Earn one or more of the Outdoors category badges you have not already
earned.
Plan your own camp or expedition.
Plan some outdoor patrol activities, which will be without your leaders,
excluding any water activities.
Collect 100km in hiking camps or equivalents since your Voyageur Level.