IAYP Adventurous Journey - Bronze, Silver, Gold
About Programme
The globally recognised IAYP programme empowers young people aged 14 to 24 to explore their potential and make a positive impact on the world.
Indiahikes is a Trained Activity Provider of the International Award for Young People (IAYP).
Our Experiential Learning Programmes perfectly align with the objectives of the IAYP's Adventurous Journey component.
All our programs take place on thrilling wilderness treks, ranging from day treks to multi-day treks.
Overview:
The IAYP program at Indiahikes comprises three key elements that enhance participants' learning experience:
- Adventure and challenges that emerge on the trek naturally
- Specially designed learning activities that inspire new thoughts, actions, and behaviour
- The presence and input of trained facilitators to nudge learning in the desired direction
How a Trek Fulfills Adventurous Journey requirements
Purposeful Journeys: Clear Objectives for Every Adventure
All journeys have a clearly defined purpose
Skill Readiness: Comprehensive Training for Every Participant
All participants undergo suitable training to have the appropriate skills to undertake their journeys.
Practice Makes Perfect: Mandatory Trial Journeys at Every Level
All participants undertake a minimum of one Practice Journey per level
Team Dynamics: Optimal Group Sizes for Effective Collaboration
The group, for all journeys, is between 4-8 members.
Exploring the Unknown: Unfamiliar Terrains for Authentic Experiences
The environment chosen is unfamiliar to all participants.
Commitment to Effort: Sustained Daily Challenges for Every Level
All group members undertake a minimum of 6 hours (for Bronze), 7 hours (for Silver) and 8 hours (for Gold) per day of purposeful effort.
Self-Sufficiency
All members of the group prepare and consume a full meal each day.
Reflect and Report: Post-Journey Assessments and Feedback
On completion of the Qualifying Journey, the team is required to deliver a report to their Assessor.
Collaborative Planning
All members of the group are involved with the planning and preparation of their practice and qualifying journeys.
Experienced Guidance
All journeys are supervised and assessed by suitable and experienced adults.
Effort-Based Modes of Transportation
All team members use a mode of travel that requires their own effort.
Portable Tents for a Minimalist Experience
Accommodation is in portable tents or simple dorm tents.
IAYP Adventurous Journey in Pictures
What 6-8 hours of purposeful activity on an IAYP Adventurous Journey includes
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