IAYP, International Award for Young People
Adventure Mantra is a certified Activity Provider for the International Award for Young People (IAYP). Our team comprises trained Award Leaders and awardees who have consistently supported and inspired participants to achieve their awards. AM has helped over a thousand young people complete their Adventurous Journeys. Our mission is to encourage as many individuals as possible to embrace this life-changing program and earn their awards.
WHAT IS IAYP
The Duke of Edinburgh Award, also known as The International Award for Young People (IAYP), is a globally recognized youth empowerment program that is both adaptable and impactful. Launched in the United Kingdom in 1956, its purpose is to encourage young people to engage in a well-rounded program of voluntary self-development activities.
The Award is structured around four core sections: Service, Adventurous Journey, Skills, and Physical Recreation (with a Residential Project requirement for the Gold Award). It offers three levels – Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Open to all individuals, including those with different abilities, the Award allows participants to choose activities that suit their environment, personal interests, and talents, provided they demonstrate perseverance and initiative.
Adventure Mantra also organizes essential preliminary training and practice journeys for the Adventurous Journey component. These sessions can be conducted either within schools or outdoors, depending on the specific requirements and suitability for the participants. The aim is to ensure that individuals are well-prepared, and equipped with the necessary skills and confidence to successfully undertake their adventurous journey.
WHY DO WE ENCOURAGE IAYP
More than 30,000 participants are currently undertaking the Program in India. IAYP encourages youngsters to be involved in a balanced program of voluntary activities that drives them towards the path of self-discovery, perseverance and responsibility towards themselves and their community. Those who participate in the Award are expected to follow its requirements in a non-competitive manner with a determination to succeed, either individually or as part of a team. The Award therefore is challenging, and can be undertaken at your own pace.
New activities allow students pursue their goals and interests outside of their standard academic curriculum. They not just gain some new skills but also develop their overall personalities. Students who are involved in such a program are often seen to develop better time management skills.
OUR IAYP PROGRAMS
AM specializes in facilitating students in successfully completing their Adventurous Journeys, Exploration Journeys and their Residential Projects.
We have organized various programs at all the three levels of IAYP program. Some of our most popular and appreciated destinations include Manali, Mukteshwar, Dandeli, Tadoba and Coorg. The journeys are not just limited to trekking. We have explored some spectacular places via bicycles, rafts and kayaks as well.
CERTIFIED ACTIVITY PROVIDER
Being a certified activity provider, Adventure Mantra meets all the requirements of the Award Program. Our team consist of experienced Award Leaders and instructors who are awardees themselves, which makes us easy to understand the nature of the program and plan our journeys accordingly.
Our key role is to facilitate students through their Adventurous Journey, Exploration Journey and residential Projects. Apart from this, we have specially designed skill development and CAS programs that perfectly fulfills the criteria of the other three sections of the IAYP program; skills, physical recreation and service.
