Canadian Rover Award
See how your Rover Scouting activities, including those completed toward the Canadian Rover Scout Award, can align with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. Many elements of the Rover program, such as advanced Outdoor Adventure Skills, leadership roles, community service hours, and your community-based project, can support progress in the Award’s Service, Skills, Physical Recreation, and Gold Project sections.
If you’re already working toward the Canadian Rover Scout Award, you’re well positioned to complete meaningful requirements in both programs. The Award recognizes the commitment, leadership, and initiative demonstrated through Rover-level experiences, and provides a nationally and internationally recognized framework to reflect on those achievements. It’s a powerful way to track impact, strengthen post-secondary or career applications, and gain additional recognition for the work you’re already doing.
How the Award will get you there...
SMART Goal: I will improve my wilderness first-aid skills by completing the Advanced Wilderness First Aid certification over 16 weeks and practicing scenario-based response with my Rover Crew twice per month for 52 weeks.
Example Assessor: Certified First-Aid Instructor or Crew Trainer
ORB Category: Life and Vocational Skills
ORB Subcategory: Others
Category: First Aid
Example Log for ORB: Completed scenario practice focused on hypothermia treatment and group evacuation. I learned the importance of assigning roles quickly under pressure and improved my confidence using a thermal bivy and improvised stretcher setup.
SMART Goal: I will increase my endurance and strength for backcountry portaging by training 3 times per week for 6 months, aiming to carry a 45lb pack for 3 km without stopping.
Example Assessor: Strength Coach, Trainer, Physiotherapist, or Crew Fitness Lead
ORB Category: Physical Recreation
ORB Subcategory: Gym/Personal Programs
Example Log for ORB: Completed stair intervals with 40lb pack. Managed 6 sets at consistent pace. Felt strong, but need to stretch more post-session. Excited that weight felt lighter compared to last week.
SMART Goal: I will volunteer 2 hours per week for 12 months supporting our local emergency food program by helping package food boxes and coordinating distribution.
Example Assessor: Volunteer Coordinator, Community Program Leader, or Supervisor
ORB Category: Volunteer Service to Other People
ORB Subcategory: Others
Category: Food Bank
Example Log for ORB: Helped pack 85 food boxes for distribution and organized incoming donation inventory. Practiced teamwork and time management while working with a new group of volunteers. Learned how the distribution system serves families in our community. Looking forward to improving efficiency next week.
(Completed as a team. Participants will collaboratively establish practice and qualifying journey goals together).
Example Activity: A multi-day paddling, hiking, or winter camping expedition planned and executed by the Crew
Example Assessor or Supervisor: Expedition Supervisor/Trained Outdoor Leader
Example Activity:I will participate in a 5-day service and leadership training program supporting new Rovers from across the province. I will contribute by co-leading a service project and hosting daily debrief sessions.
Example Assessor or Supervisor: Program Leader/Coordinator from hosting organization
