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1.Service
Aim: To learn how to give useful service to those in need.
In the NYAA Programme, young people are encouraged and are inspired to make a difference in the community. They are given a wonderful opportunity to help the needy elderly, the children, the sick and the disabled. Moreover, the youth learn to be responsible to their environment, demonstrating leadership and the spirit of genuine service in various ‘clean and green’ projects. A considerable number of Gold Award holders continue to contribute to the community even long after receiving their Award.
Forms of Services
Participants can get involved in various forms of services, which include the following:
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Helping individuals in need |
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Voluntary work in hospitals and care centers |
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Youth work |
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Community education and health education |
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Charity work |
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Environment services |
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Other types of services |
| Level of Award |
Minimum Time Requirement |
| Bronze |
Perform at least 15 hours of service spread over a period of 3 months |
| Silver |
Perform at least 30 hours of service spread over a period of 6 months |
| Gold |
Perform at least 60 hours of service spread over a period of 12 months |
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2. Adventurous Journey
Aim: To encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery.
NYYA participants are provided a platform to go beyond their mental and physical limits. They are given the opportunity to embark on an exciting journey or a discovery of the unknown. Such expeditions help young people gain confidence in themselves and heighten their awareness about the environment. They also boost qualities of teamwork, self-reliance and perseverance among the youth.
Types of Adventurous Journeys
Participants can join any of the three types of adventurous journeys:
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Expeditions – primarily involve taking a journey. |
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Explorations – entail less time for going on a journey. A greater proportion of time is spent on approved, first-hand investigations or other specific activities. Exploration may take the form of a journey and involve some hours of traveling time. |
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Other Adventurous Projects – refer to activities that are of an equally or more demanding nature but which may be different from the specific conditions (e.g. 21-Day Outward Bound Singapore Course). |
| Level of Award |
Minimum Time Requirement |
| Bronze |
2 days spent outdoors, including one night in a shelter or tent with at least 12 hours of effort and activity, averaging 6 hours a day. |
| Silver |
3 days spent outdoors, including two nights in a shelter or tent, in an unfamiliar surrounding with at least 21 hours of effort and creativity, averaging 7 hours a day. |
| Gold |
4 days spent outdoors, including 3 nights in a shelter or tent, in a remote area with at least 32 hours of effort and activity, averaging 8 hours a day. |
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3. Skills Development
Aim: To encourage the development of personal interests and practical skills.
Essentially, the NYAA Programme offers the youth the freedom to improve skills that interest them the most. Participants can choose from a wide range of social, cultural and technical activities. They work on enhancing their talents on a specific field – music, arts, cooking, and photography, among many others. By the time they complete the NYAA Programme, they have already developed basic life skills that will prepare them for the challenges ahead.
| Level of Award |
Minimum Time Requirement |
| Bronze |
At least 6 months |
| Silver |
At least 12 months for direct Silver entrants; at least 6 months for those who have completed this Section at the Bronze level. |
| Gold |
At least 18 months for direct Gold entrants; at least 12 months for those who have completed this Section at the Silver level. |
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Types of Skills
Participants can choose to specialize from a wide variety of skills:
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Astronomy |
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Flora Art |
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Amateur Radio |
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Furniture Restoration |
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Basketry (Canework) |
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Jewelry |
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Ceremonial Drill |
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Knitting |
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Choir |
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Languages |
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Classic Guitar |
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Letter & Calligraphy |
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Clay Modeling & Sculpture |
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Librarianship |
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Computer Programming or Typing |
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Numismatics |
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Cookery |
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Painting & Design |
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Magazine Production |
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Patchwork |
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Metalwork |
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Photography |
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Military & Brass Bands |
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Pottery |
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Model Construction |
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Printing |
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Mosaic |
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Public Speaking |
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Motor Cars (Driving or Engineering & Maintenance) |
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Puppetry |
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Playing a musical instrument |
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Quilting – Needlecraft |
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Debating |
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Signaling |
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Drama |
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Soft toy making |
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Drawing |
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Stain glass |
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Dressmaking |
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Taxidermy |
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Drummer |
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Umpiring & Refereeing |
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Electricity & Electronics |
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Video & Associated techniques |
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Embroidery |
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Wind instruments (Brass & wind) |
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Fabric Printing |
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Wood carving |
4. Physical Recreation
Aim: To encourage participation in physical recreation and to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Through recreational activities, young people of the NYAA Programme are motivated to develop a healthy sense of well-being. They get to participate in various sports activities, whether competitive or non-competitive, that will build their endurance, boost their mental and physical strength and fuel their enthusiasm for life. Involvement in such events will help them cope well with stress and the many challenges that they encounter every day.
| Level of Award |
Minimum Time Requirement |
| Bronze |
20 hours over 8 weeks |
| Silver |
30 hours over 10 weeks |
| Gold |
40 hours over 12 weeks |
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Types of Recreational Activities
The participant may choose from a broad range of sports and games, such as:
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Aerobics |
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Rock Climbing |
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Archery |
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Roller Blading |
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Badminton |
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Rugby |
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Basketball |
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Running (Cross Country) |
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Bowling |
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Sailing |
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Canoeing or Kayaking |
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Sepak Takraw |
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Cycling |
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Silat |
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Dancing |
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Squash |
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Fencing |
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Swimming |
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Football |
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Tae Kwon-Do |
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Gymnastics |
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Table Tennis |
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Ice-skating |
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Tennis |
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Judo |
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Volleyball |
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Karate-Do |
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Water Polo |
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Keep-Fit |
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Water Skiing |
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Martial Arts |
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Yoga |
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Netball |
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5. Residential Project
Aim: To initiate or undertake a project that will benefit the community.
Launching and implementation of a residential project is a very essential component of the NYAA Gold Programme.
Once they are equipped with appropriate skills, passion and increased confidence in taking on a bigger responsibility and a leadership role, Gold Award participants are expected to create and carry out a project that will benefit the community. Regardless whether they focus on helping out a local, regional or international community, they learn how to effectively deal with issues related to poverty, education and environment, among many others.
Furthermore, embarking on a residential project gives the youth an opportunity to work with people from all walks of life and to realize their goals for a better society.
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