Chief Scout's Diamond Award

To gain this award the following requirements must be completed:

Be a member of the Explorer Scouts or Scout Network for at least twelve months.

Complete twelve nights away as an Explorer Scout or member of Scout Network of which eight must be camping. This may include the nights counted for the Chief Scout's Platinum Award.

Complete two activities from the International, Environment and Values list. The two activities should come from different areas and be different from those done for the Chief Scouts Platinum Award.

Hold the Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award, or complete the four Diamond Scout Challenges, which are:

• take up a Skill for three or six months, and show progress and lasting interest. The skill can be an existing interest or something entirely new.
• take up a Physical Activity for three or six months, completing an agreed programme of taking part and achievement.
• provide Service to an individual or the community for six months. Briefing and training should be given in order to gain the necessary skills. This can include working with another Section as a Young Leader.
• complete a three day and two night expedition in rural or open country by foot, horse, canoe, boat or dinghy. The expedition should involve careful preparation, training, responsibility and review.

Members must undertake six months in either the Skills or Physical Recreation Challenges.

Members who have not completed the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award or the Chief Scout's Platinum Award must undertake an extra six months in either the Service or the longer of the Skills or Physical Recreation Challenge.