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The Award Operating Authority (AOA) will organise Coffee Brewing and Pickleball Courses starting in April 2026. These courses can count as Skills Section and Physical Recreation Section Activity of the Award Scheme. Participants at any award level may arrange follow-up activities after the course concludes to fulfill the section requirements. Additionally, young people aged 14–24 who are interested in coffee or pickleball are also welcome to join. Coffee Brewing Course: This course explores coffee culture and technical practice, equipping participants with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills. The content highlights include coffee bean fundamentals, cupping and flavor profiling, brewing methods and extraction techniques, as well as latte art. Upon completion, participants will be able to identify characteristics of various coffee origins and roast profiles, select appropriate brewing methods, and present refined flavor profiles with consistency and precision. Pickleball Course: This course introduces participants to the fast-growing sport of pickleball. Under the guidance of professional coaches, participants will progressively learn fundamentals including rules, court and equipment familiarity, grip and footwork, serving and returning, forehand and backhand technique, and ball control. Through structured drills and match play, players will develop reflexes, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance. Upon completion, participants will possess foundational rallying…

HYAB Funding Scheme for Youth Adventure Training Activities (2025-27) Adventure Discovery Under the “HYAB Funding Scheme for Youth Adventure Training Activities (2025-27)” funded by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Youth Development Commission, the Hong Kong Award for Young People is launching the “Adventure Discovery” programme and it is now open for application. The programme includes diverse elements such as adventure training, emerging sports, environmental protection, innovative technology, volunteer service and etc. Programme objectives: In line with the “Youth Development Blueprint,” the programme targets to provide adventure training activities of quality and scale for young people in a structured manner. Through taking part in adventure training and a series of experiential activities under the progressive guidance and involvement of instructors, the programme aims to improve young people’s physical and mental well-being, and foster their positive thinking, resilience, sense of discipline and team spirit. Programme contents: Team rope course, innovative challenge competition, emerging sports game, outdoor orienteering, team building challenges, night adventure, wild cooking, low event adventure activities etc. Target: (1) Hong Kong residents aged between 12-18 (2) secondary school students studying in Hong Kong from Form 1 to Form 6 Types of Camps: One-day day camp (with a…

Supported by the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau, the Youth Development Commission, and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, The Hong Kong Award for Young People will organise the three-year HYAB JC Scheme for Youth Life Planning (2025–28) – Career Tailor from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028. Background: At the end of 2022, the Government launched the Youth Development Blueprint, which outlined the overall vision and guiding principles for its long-term youth development efforts. The Blueprint emphasises the importance of encouraging young people to explore their potential and develop their talents to prepare for future pursuits in society. To strengthen support for youth in unlocking their potential, the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau and the Youth Development Commission have jointly launched the enhanced HYAB JC Scheme for Youth Life Planning. This initiative aims to assist secondary school students in realising their life planning goals and seizing opportunities presented by national development. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust will provide funding support for this round (2025–28) of the Scheme. Objectives: The Scheme aims to support non-governmental organisations (NGOs), in collaboration with secondary schools, in organising various life planning activities. These activities are designed to enhance awareness of…