Rules for the Dragon Award

  1. This is a progressive Award which is open to all Scouts, Explorers, Network and Leaders.
  2. There is no time limit to any part of this Award. For example, the Bronze Award does not have to be completed within one period of 12 months.
  3. Spend one night under canvas or bivouac in each month for the Bronze Award – remember this can be spread over any length of time.
  4. Gain the Bronze Award and then complete 12 of the 30 listed challenges for the Silver Award.
  5. Gain the Silver Award and then complete a further 12 challenges for the Gold Award.
  6. Keep the Record Card up-to-date and signed by a Leader or camping companion.
  7. Upon completing a stage, the record card must be forwarded to the Assistant Area Commissioner (or equivalent) so that they can arrange for a Bronze, Silver or Gold Dragon Badge to be awarded. A new card must then be started for the next stage.
  8. The Award is worn on the right sleeve.

The challenges

Please note that one night cannot count towards two challenges.

  • Camp at 1 degree centigrade or below
  • Camp above 600 metres
  • Camp outside Wales (if Welsh) or inside Wales (if non-Welsh)
  • Camp on an island other than mainland UK
  • Camp with a small number of your Troop, Unit, or Network
  • Camp at your Area / County Camp Site
  • Camp in a bivouac
  • Camp at a District Camp Site
  • Camp at a District, Area, or Welsh event
  • Camp to complete an Activity Badge, Award or Challenge
  • Camp as part of an expedition on water
  • Camp as part of an expedition on bikes
  • Camp as part of an incident hike
  • Camp with another Troop, Unit or Network
  • Camp at Gilwell Park, Brownsea Island or at a Jamboree
  • Camp outside the British Isles
  • Camp with your section for 7 consecutive nights
  • Camp as part of a community service or conservation project
  • Camp with another section
  • Camp at another Area's / County's camp site
  • Camp at Sea Level
  • Camp at least 2 metres above ground
  • Camp with another youth movement
  • Camp with members of overseas Scouting
  • Camp as part of your Chief Scouts or Queens Scouts Award
  • Camp with a friend you wish to introduce to the movement
  • Camp in a forest
  • Camp as part of an activity to promote Scouting
  • Camp one night by yourself
  • Camp in an unusual place