Residential is about challenging yourself, embracing new experiences and having fun with new people. Your residential is a key part of your Gold Award where you can volunteer at a summer camp, work on a conservation project, do a course, or something else entirely.

During your residential, you’ll be in a new environment, surrounded by people you’ve never met. Together, you’ll take on challenges and work as a team to create meaningful impact. You can hone the skills you’ve developed through your hobbies or dive into a new experience.

Through completing the Residential section, you’ll experience real growth. Hopefully you’ll:

• Develop your self-confidence
• Work on your independence
• Accept responsibility for yourself and others
• Develop communication skills and effective coping mechanisms.

Your residential is more than just an activity week. It’s a chance to discover new passions and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Find inspiration in our Opportunity Finder and programme ideas. You can also use your Residential to combat climate change.