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Getting Started on NYAA

Programme Requirements

Participants will have to complete the following 5 sections as described below:

 

Community Service

Aim:

To learn how to give useful service to others.

Requirements:

Give regular practical service for at least 60 hours spread over a period of 12 months.

 

Expeditions/Explorations

Aim:

To encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery.

Requirements:

Expeditions - 4 days out, including 3 nights in an unfamiliar setting, including at least 32 hours of effort and activity.

Explorations - a minimum of 10 hours journeying

 

Physical Recreation

Aim:

Encourage participation in physical recreation and improvement of performance.

Requirements:

Choose a form of physical recreation and follow it regularly for 40 hours over 12 weeks.

 

Residential Project

Aim:

To broaden experience through involvement with others in a community project. To develop maturity, leadership and responsibility.

Requirements:

Undertake or initiate a project that will serve or have a beneficial impact on a community.

 

Skills Development

Aim:

Encourage development of personal interests and practical skills.

Requirements:

Choose a skill and follow it regularly for a minimum of 18 months.