vision youth bronze program introduction & graduation requirements
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Vision Youth Bronze ProgramIntroduction & Graduation Requirements
Agenda
Calendar Overview
Graduation Requirements
Attendance Requirements
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
July 2014
August 2014
September 2014
October 2014
November 2014
December 2014
January 2015
February 2015
Graduation Requirements
Meets the attendance requirement
Completion of CSP
St. John Ambulance Emergency First Aid w CPR Level A
DEA Bronze Award
Toastmaster Certificate
Attendance Requirements
Expected to attend all sessions
Maximum of 5 absences: Max of 2 absences in July & August Max of 3 absences from Sept. 2014 to Feb. 2015 Cannot be absent for sessions required for
graduation No more than 2 sessions from the same
category
Full attendance for all mandatory sessions
Failure to comply may disqualify the individual from graduation
FA St. John’s Ambulance First Aid
PD Personal Development
CSP Community Service Project
LEAP Learning Experience through Artistic Performance
SI Social Interaction
DEA Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
TM Toastmasters Public Speaking
*Mandatory Sessions*
Sessions Date (2014)
Orientation & Opening Ceremony
June 28 & 29
DEA Indoor & Outdoor Training
June 28 & July 6
PD 1 July 2
Practice & Qualifying Hike July 19 & August 16-17
CSP Final Presentation December 14
Absence Form
Fill this out if you will be missing a session
The absence will not be included in the 5 IF it is due to a serious issue (illness, etc.)
At discretion of POT
Start filling in the form if you know you will be absent for any sessions!
http://visionyouth.ca/visionyouth/absence.php
Bronze DEA for Vision Youth Leadership Program
Outline
● What is DEA?oDEA componentso The purpose of DEAoAssessors
● International Online Record Book (ORB)oRegistrationoRecord your ProgressoDEA Graduation Requirement
What is DEA?
● The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DEA)● Bronze (14),Silver (15) and Gold (16-25)● Award concept
o Non-competitiveo Create your own program o Voluntaryo Balanced lifestyleo Progressiveo Achievement
Why do you do DEA?o It’s funo Learn to be responsibleo Making a differenceo Build self-confidenceo Enhance your personal and social
developmento Learn the ability to set and achieve goalso Develop physical and mental toughness
Four Main Components
Community Service
Adventurous Journey
Skills Physical Fitness
Community Service
Volunteer without paid, doing service for community and non-profit organizations
Purpose: - Become an active member of your community and experience how great it feels to help others.
Examples:-● Volunteer at your local library, hospital,
senior home● Work with a charity, e.g. Food bank,
running community events● Help the elderly e.g. Shoveling the snow
for an elderly neighbors who can't do it for themselves
Community Service
Q: I am doing a internship in my uncle’s company. I don’t get paid, does that qualify as a community service?
Q: I am babysitting my sister, does that count as community service?
Community Service
Plan and execute a trip in the form of an expedition or exploration.
Purpose: - Cultivate a spirit of adventure, discovery, self-reliance, and environmental conservation while undertaking a wilderness or adventure experience. Learn how to work in a team environment.
Adventurous Journey
Requirement: -● Complete basic training ● Complete practice hike and a 2 day 1 night
qualifying hike● Submit practice and qualifying hike report
Adventurous Journey
VERY IMPORTANT!!!Training -> Practice Hike -> Qualifying Hike
Equipment for expedition● Vision youth will be lending out group
equipment● All equipment must be returned in dry,
clean and good condition● Damaged equipment = replacement cost● Unclean equipment = late fee apply● Be considerate!!!
Adventurous Journey
Skills
Develop a personal interest or practical skill (non-athletic). – max 2 skills if used as a major
Purpose: - Help you set goals and achieve success. Discover new abilities and interests or improve on and develop your existing talents.
Skills
Requirement: -● Non-physical● Show commitment and improvement by assessor● Skill has to be taken part after school hours● Maximum 2 skills
Possibility:-● Take up photography● Learn to cook
Physical Fitness
Participate in one or more physical activities.
Purpose: - Get active, improve your overall fitness, and learn to live a healthy lifestyle.
Physical Fitness
Requirement: -● Activity after school hours● Show commitment and improvement
Possibility:-● Cycling● Dance● Kung Fu
Q: I am a member of school soccer team, will the training time in school count towards the award?
Physical Fitness
Timescales
Choosing a MAJOR:All participants must complete an additional 3 months (additional 13 hours in 13 weeks) in either Physical Fitness, Skill or Community Service
Gold General Guideline Requirement
Physical Recreation
Minimum of 13 hours and 13 weeks
Regular effort of one hour of activity per week or two hours per two weeks or four hours per month over the required period of time
Skill (non-athletic)
Community Service
Minimum age to Start 14 years
Assessor
An Assessor is someone who checks on the participant's progress.
The Assessor will decide whether you have met the DEA requirements – that you have demonstrated effort, perseverance, improvement and made progress towards their section goals. This information, along with comments from the Assessor, should be recorded on the Assessor’s report.
Choosing an Assessor?● An adult● Must be independent● Should have knowledge of the activity
being undertaken and be aware of your objectives
● Be available at key stages to assess your contribution and development.
● Willing to write and sign your whole report
Who would be a good Assessor● Teachers● Guidance counsellors● Coaches● Club leaders● Scout/Guide leaders
International Online Record Book (International ORB)
http://intawardorb.com
● Set up activities● Record your efforts● Upload evidence● Submit your assessor reports
How do I get started?
1. Register online2. Email confirmation3. Leader to approve your application4. Login details will be sent to you5. Login and set up your Award
* Make sure you have the most updated browser. Use Firefox or Chrome
Register and get approval to do the Award
Register and get approval to do the Award
Register and get approval to do the Award
Register and get approval to do the Award
Login and set up your Award
Login and set up your Award
Login and set up your Award
Setup your Activity
Setup your Activity
Setup your Activity
Record your efforts and complete your Award
Record your efforts and complete your Award
Award Summary
Activity Summary / Assessor’s Report
Please include● Signature● Comment ● Assessor’s
experience/qualifications
● Contact info
Upload your Assessor reportsto the library
How the hours and weeks are being calculated
1 hour per week, 2 hours every 2 weeks or 4 hours every 4 weeks.
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1 hr 2 hrs 1hr
Total qualify hours and weeks:4 hrs and 5 weeks
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1 1 1 1
How the hours and weeks are being calculated
1 hour per week, 2 hours every 2 weeks or 4 hours every 4 weeks.
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10hrs
Total qualify hours and weeks:1 hr and 1 week
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1
How the hours and weeks are being calculated
1 hour per week, 2 hours every 2 weeks or 4 hours every 4 weeks.
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10 hrs 1 hr
Total qualify hours and weeks:5 hrs and 5 weeks
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1 1 1 1 1
How the hours and weeks are being calculated
1 hour per week, 2 hours every 2 weeks or 4 hours every 4 weeks.
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2hrs 4hrs
Total qualify hours and weeks:3 hrs and 4 weeks
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1 1 1
How the hours and weeks are being calculated
1 hour per week, 2 hours every 2 weeks or 4 hours every 4 weeks.
1st WK 2nd WK 3rd WK 4th WK 5th WK
5hr 1hrs 1hr
Total qualify hours and weeks:5 hrs and 5 weeks
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1 1 1 1 1
How the hours and weeks are being calculated
1 hour per week, 2 hours every 2 weeks or 4 hours every 4 weeks.
1st WK 2nd WK 3rd WK 4th WK 5th WK
3hrs 5hrs 1hr
Total qualify hours and weeks:3 hrs and 3 weeks
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1 1 1
Completing Bronze DEA award
● All activity summary signed, commented and dated
● Practice hike report● Qualifying journey report (camplog)● Complete all components by
January 25th, 2015
Tips and Reminder
● Activity before the award your start date will not be counted
● Find qualified assessors before you start● Perform your activity on a regular basis
(1 hour per week, 2 hours every 2 weeks or 4 hours every 4 weeks.)
● No double-dipping (activity and assessors)
Tips and Reminder
● VY program activities will not be counted, excepted for Toastmaster which can be used as a minor
● Start early. Record all hours regularly.● Make sure you enter simple description
when logging hours
Tips and Reminder
● Make use of Library● Use PDF ONLY!!!● Name your files properly● Requirement is only the minimum● Tell us about your plans
What now?
It starts with you, within this two weeks:● Register for the award● Study the award guideline● Study the ORB user guideline● Start planning and enjoy!● Get in shape!
Important Dates
DEA Training: June 28th, July 6th & July 13th
DEA Award submission Deadline:Jan 25th, 2015
So many things…my head hurts!
Thank you