For this section you are required to undertake a shared activity or specific course in a residential setting away from home and in an unfamiliar environment. The project should be for at least five days in duration.

You will have the opportunity to meet new people, build new relationships and work as part of a team towards a shared goal.

It is expected that you will normally require briefing or training prior to and during the residential period so that you are able to contribute fully and get full benefit from the experience.

 

Typical residential settings include youth hostels, sailing ships, activity centres or specific camps. Staying with families in their own homes is not suitable.

It is important that wherever you go for your residential experience, it should be your own choice, and you are not gaining financially by taking part

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These generally fall into the following four categories.

Further examples of opportunities can be found in the Award Journal, the Award Programmes File and on The Award website.