Introduction to the Joey Section
As a new Joey Scout, we would like you to find out more about what we do in the Joey Scout section. This will help you meet other Scouts and set goals for what you wish to get out of your time in Scouting.
Challenge Areas
The Challenge Areas help build the core program. The Challenge Areas help you to think of ideas when you are planning your program working together with adult Leaders so activities involve each of these areas making sure every activity is fun, challenging, adventurous and inclusive.
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The Challenge areas are Community, Creative, Outdoor and Personal Growth.
Milestones
You gain Milestone achievements by participating, assisting and leading in activities in Joey Scouts. These activities are based on the four Challenge Areas.
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There are three Milestones; each Milestone should take 6-12 months. In Milestone 1 you actively participate in all of the Challenge Areas. In Milestone 2 you will assist mote than Milestone 1. In Milestone 3 you will lead more than Milestone 2.
Outdoor Adventure Skills
Outdoor Adventure Skills gives you opportunities to experience different adventurous activities. Outdoor Adventure Skills help you learn new adventurous skills.
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Bushcraft, Bushwalking and Camping are the 3 Core Outdoor Adventure Skills. You don't need to finish any Outdoor Adventure Skills, but if you want to achieve your Peak Award you need to finish Stage 1 of these three skills.
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Alpine, Aquatics, Boating, Cycling, Paddling and Vertical are the six Specialist Outdoor Adventure Skills. Depending on where you live you might not be able to do some of these activities near home. You could organise a comp or activity in a different place if you really want to do these adventurous activities.
Special Interest Areas
Special Interest Area projects help you to pursue topics or activities that specifically interest you. There are six broad skill areas that you may choose to explore.
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If you want your Peak Award, you need to complete six projects across two of these areas. your project should take about two hours of effort, and you should do your best. Before you start, talk to an adult Leader about your Special Interest Area project and set some goals.
Adventurous Journey
Adventurous Journeys are a way for you to get out in nature and the outdoors with your Patrol. To explore nature and use the skills you have learnt during the Scout program. You can choose what type of journey you want to do. It could be a bushwalk, cycling, kayaking, ski touring, sailing or something else.
