Bronze :

You must be 14 years old to begin the Bronze. For this level you have to demonstrate an ongoing and consistent commitment in Service, Skill and Physical Recreation for an average of one hour a week for 13 weeks. You also must select one of these sections to spend an additional 13 weeks on. The adventurous journey or expedition is 2 days and 1 night. The Bonze level will take you a minimum of 26 weeks to complete.

Silver :

You must be at least 15 years old to begin Silver or have completed the Bronze level. This level has 4 sections. You must demonstrate an ongoing and consistent commitment in Service, Skill and Physical Recreation for an average of one hour a week for 26 weeks. An additional 26 weeks on a section of your choice is required for Direct Entrants (participant who have not completed the Bronze level). The Adventurous Journey is 3 days and 2 nights. It takes a minimum of 26 weeks to achieve the Silver level for those who are Bronze Award Holders or 52 weeks for those who go directly into Silver.

Gold :

You must be at least 16 years old to begin the Gold, even if you have completed the Silver level. This level has 5 sections. You must demonstrate an ongoing and consistent commitment in Service, Skill and Physical Recreation for an average of one hour a week for 52 weeks. An additional 26 weeks on a section of your choice is required for Direct Entrants (participants who have not completed the Silver). The Adventurous Journey is 4 days and 3 nights and the Residential Project is 5 days and 4 nights. This level takes a minimum of 52 weeks to achieve for Silver Award Holders or 78 weeks for those who go directly into Gold.