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Chief Scout's Awards

The Chief Scout’s Awards are the highest award you can earn in each section, from Acorn for Squirrels to Platinum and Diamond for Explorers. They show that you’ve given new things a go, played your part, and stuck it out, even when the going got tough. It’s a really big achievement, and you should be proud.

Chief Scout's Acorn Award for Squirrels

This is the highest award a Squirrel Scout can earn. To get it, you’ll need to complete all four Challenge Awards and any two Activity or Staged Activity Badges of your choice.

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Chief Scout's Bronze Award for Beavers

This is the highest award a Beaver can earn. To earn it, you’ll need complete all of the challenge awards, as well as any four Activity or Staged Activity badges of your choice.

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Chief Scout's Silver Award for Cubs

This is the highest award a Cub can earn. To complete it, you need to earn six Activity or Staged Activity Badges of your choice, as well as all seven of the Challenge Awards. 

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Chief Scout's Gold Award for Scouts

This is the highest award a Scout can earn. To complete it, you need to complete all nine of the Challenge Awards, plus six Activity or Staged Activity badges.

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Chief Scout's Diamond Award for Explorers

The Chief Scout's Diamond Award is the highest of the Chief Scout's Awards, and the final step before the King's Scout Award.

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Chief Scout's Platinum Award for Explorers

The Chief Scout’s Platinum Award is a chance to celebrate your progress, and take stock of how far you've come.

Chief Scout’s Platinum Award >