{"alias":"storyCaseStudy","byline":"","standfirst":"As HM The King celebrates the first anniversary of his Coronation, we\u2019re sharing stories of those who\u2019ve achieved their King\u2019s Scout Award to inspire others to earn theirs.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EClosely linked to the Gold DofE award, participants go on several nights away, and complete challenges. These include taking up a new skill, a physical activity and providing a service. Then, they head off on exciting expeditions and a residential.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs the top achievement for Explorers and Scout Network members to complete, the King\u2019s Scout Award is no small task. But the reward and experiences that come from it are huge.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EDon\u0027t just take our word for it. Let\u2019s find out from Sarah and Callum:\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW72656543 BCX8\u0022\u003ESarah, King\u0027s Scout from Leicestershire\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW168676278 BCX8\u0022\u003EFollowing in her dad\u2019s footsteps (who was a Queen\u2019s Scout), Sarah set out to achieve her King\u2019s Scout Award.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/aybfs4fy/kings-scout-sarah.jpg","width":1905,"height":1880,"altText":"This image shows a woman with curly blonde hair wearing glasses and smiling at the camera in front of a plain purple background. She\u0027s wearing a Scouts uniform shirt and a yellow necker.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW75572046 BCX8\u0022\u003EFor the community impact part of her award, Sarah realised many people in her local village were struggling financially and couldn\u2019t afford to do things like go to the cinema. She decided to set up an alternative community cinema in the village church. Sarah managed to get support from local businesses who supplied snacks and treats, and the church kindly covered the licensing. Sarah was also nominated for a Lord Lieutenant\u2019s Award for this inspiring work.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"quoteText":"My King\u2019s Scout Award has prepared me for the work I do as a rehabilitation assistant in brain and spinal injuries. It\u2019s allowed me to develop my communication skills, get to know people from all backgrounds and ages and given me confidence in what I do.","attribution":"Sarah, King\u0027s Scout","gridType":"quote","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW82202927 BCX8\u0022\u003ESarah\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW82202927 BCX8\u0022 lang=\u0022EN-US\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW82202927 BCX8\u0022\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW82202927 BCX8\u0022\u003Ecompleted her expeditions in the Yorkshire Moors and Dales, which she found tough but rewarding. Despite being the only girl in the team, carrying a bag almost as big and heavy as she was, and battling every type of UK weather, Sarah\u2019s team supported her through it all (and they\u2019re still good friends now!).\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch4\u003ECallum, King\u0027s Scout from Gloucestershire\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW82451510 BCX8\u0022\u003ECallum feels as though he\u2019s gained so much from completing his King\u2019s Scout Award, particularly by tapping into Scottish heritage and learning to play the bagpipes. He\u2019s performed these in concert and at local annual Burns Night celebrations.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/4aidewdy/kings-scout-callum.jpg","width":3312,"height":4070,"altText":"This image shows a man smiling at the camera wearing a Scouts shirt uniform and a blue striped necker. He has ginger hair and a ginger beard and he stands with his arms placed behind his back in front of a plain purple background.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW62235909 BCX8\u0022\u003EHe gave a lot of his time volunteering with Scouts as a County Youth Commissioner. Completing the King\u2019s Scout Award means Callum\u2019s now able to use the skills he\u2019s learned both in and outside Scouts.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"quoteText":"By learning to lead and manage others, I was well prepared for my career in teaching, where I\u2019m now a head of maths.","attribution":"Callum, King\u0027s Scout","gridType":"quote","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW2933945 BCX8\u0022\u003ECallum also looks back fondly on his expedition in Dartmoor, a misty but moving experience. He found it boggy and challenging at times, but overall a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFeeling inspired by Sarah and Callum? Take a look at the King\u2019s Scout Award requirements to find out how you can get started with working towards earning your award.\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Get involved with the King\u0027s Scout Award","id":null,"url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/top-awards/kings-scout-award/","newWindow":false,"target":null},"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"06 May 2024","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[{"caption":"Find out how we celebrate our King\u0027s Scout Award holders","title":"Find out how we celebrate our King\u0027s Scout Award holders","url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/national-events/windsor/","newWindow":false},{"caption":"Discover our other Top Awards","title":"Discover our other Top Awards","url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/top-awards-for-young-people/","newWindow":false}],"relatedLinks":[],"id":79452,"nodeName":"Reach the top: How to earn your King\u0027s Scout Award","title":"Reach the top: How to earn your King\u0027s Scout Award","type":"storyCaseStudy","image":{"url":"/media/2madug0w/kings-scout-award-holders-sarah-and-callum.jpg?cc=0,0.03261827754333607,0,0.21291078355949544\u0026width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1daa056f3098550","caption":"King\u0027s Scout Award Holders Sarah And Callum","type":"jpg","size":1398153,"width":4500,"height":3355,"altText":""},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Reach the top: How to earn your King\u0027s Scout Award","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"Find out what it takes to earn the King\u2019s Scout Award, the top achievement at Scouts.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC83OTQ1MiJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2024/may/reach-the-top-how-to-earn-your-kings-scout-award/"}