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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 2Practice & Qualifying Hike July 19 & August 16-

17CSP 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

AssessorAn 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

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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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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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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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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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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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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3hrs 5hrs 1hr

Total qualify hours and weeks:3 hrs and 3 weeks

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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