Award Levels
Find out how to become a Gaisce participant and read all about what Gaisce can do for you!
Bronze Award
Age
You must be 14+ to register for the Bronze Award. If you are 13 years old and your peers are registering for Bronze, you will be able to register.
Challenge Areas
You will be required to dedicate a minimum of 1 hour per week for 13 weeks to each main Challenge Area; Personal Skill, Community Involvement and Physical Recreation.
You will also be required to select one Challenge Area to dedicate an additional 13 weeks to.
Your Adventure Journey will take place over a minimum of 2 days and 1 night.
Registration Fee
The registration fee for the Gaisce Bronze Award is €15.
Silver Award
Age
You must be 15+ to register for the Silver Award. If you are 14 years old and your peers are registering for Silver, you will be able to register.
Challenge Areas
You will be required to dedicate a minimum of 1 hour per week for 26 weeks to each main Challenge Area; Personal Skill, Community Involvement, Physical Recreation.
If you’re not a Bronze Awardee, you will be required to select a Challenge Area to dedicate an additional 26 weeks to.
Your Adventure Journey will take place over a minimum of 3 days and 2 nights.
Registration Fee
The registration fee for the Gaisce Silver Award is €20.
Gold Award
Age
You must be 17+ to register for the Gold Award. If you are 16 years old and your peers are registering for Gold, you will be able to register.
Challenge Areas
You will be required to dedicate a minimum of 1 hour per week for 52 weeks to each main Challenge Area; Personal Skill, Community Involvement, Physical Recreation.
If you’re not a Silver Awardee, you will be required to select a Challenge Area to dedicate an additional 26 weeks to.
You will have to record your Gold Award experience for a Gold Portfolio.
Your Adventure Journey will take place over 4 days and 3 nights.
Your Residential Project will take place over 5 days and 4 nights.
Registration Fee
The registration fee for the Gaisce Gold Award is €25.