The Congressional Award Program is about challenge.  The award offers young people the opportunity to set a personal goal and achieve it.  Along the way, you will learn about yourself and about qualities like responsibility, citizenship and the ability to plan and organize.  There are six levels of Award - Bronze, Silver and Gold Certificates and Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals.  Each level is cumulative - this means time spent on one award is carried with you to the next level.  Start today!

It's a fun and interesting way to get more involved in something you already enjoy or something you would like to try for the first time.  To earn the Award, you set goals in four areas:  volunteer public service; personal development; physical fitness and expedition/exploration.  You select an adult advisor who will help you set challenging but achievable goals and plan activities to reach those goals.  Then you are on your way to earning The Congressional Award.

The minimum age to earn an award is 14, and you must accomplish your goals by your 24th birthday.

Contact the Pennington Scout Center, 225-926-2697, for a detailed pamphlet and booklet.