The Duke of Edinburgh’s
International Award
Registered Activity Provider
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH US
As a Registered Activity Provider (RAP) for The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Canada, Odd Squad Productions Society welcomes registered Award participants into our Police Judo programs.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a worldwide program that helps young people aged 14 to 24 challenge themselves, develop new skills, and grow beyond the classroom—regardless of gender, background, or abilities.
Our primary focus is Physical Recreation through Police Judo. Build your fitness, develop your judo skills, and work towards your Award goals in a supportive community. Police Judo members can also access opportunities for Skills, Voluntary Service, Adventurous Journey and the Gold Project through Odd Squad. Speak with our activity team about available opportunities and confirm your plans with your Award Leader.
Our role has changed; our support continues. On August 31, 2026, Odd Squad transitioned from an Award Centre to a Registered Activity Provider. We continue to provide activities and suitable staff assessors, including Debon Lee and Chris Graham. We no longer manage Award registrations or Online Record Book accounts. Continuing participants receive Award Leader support and Award-progress management through the Virtual Award Centre (VAC).
THE AWARD FRAMEWORK
Learning how to give useful voluntary service to others in their community. Making a positive contribution to society and demonstrating social responsibility.
Amplifying participation in physical recreation and improvement of performance. Promoting a healthy lifestyle for positive mental health and physical well-being.
Practicing the development of personal interests, creativity and practical skills. Broadening abilities, increasing skills and self-confidence.
Encouraging a spirit of adventure and discovery while planning and undertaking a journey in a group. Developing self-reliance and overcoming real-life challenges in a team setting.
Broadening experience through living and working with others in a residential setting. Staying in an unfamiliar environment, taking part in a worthwhile project and building new relationships. This section is only required at the Gold level.
YOUR NEXT STEP
TAKE PART THROUGH
POLICE JUDO
Join our Police Judo activities to work towards your Physical Recreation goals. Additional Award-section opportunities are available to Police Judo members. Ask our activity team about suitable activities and assessors, and agree your goals with your Award Leader.
EXISTING AWARD
PARTICIPANTS
Continuing from Odd Squad’s former Award Centre? Transfer to the VAC is required to continue your Award. Contact our activity team if you have not completed your transfer. If you no longer intend to finish the Award, please let us know so that arrangements can be made to archive your account. Use your Online Record Book to log activities and progress.
Meet Our Activity Team
DEBON LEE
Activity Assessor
RET. DET. CHRIS GRAHAM
Activity Assessor
RET. SGT. TOBY HINTON
Adventurous Journey Leader
S/CST. CHIN-I HSIANG
Physical Literacy Leader
RET. SGT. MARK STEINKAMPF
Activity Team
PREVIOUS JOURNEY
From June 21-23, 2024, OSP embarked on a challenging 3-day, 2-night hike to the Brian Waddington Hut. The trek featured a demanding 1,000m elevation gain, testing the resilience and determination of our group.
To prepare, our Youth participants completed a practice hike on a different mountain, where they successfully climbed 600m with fully loaded backpacks, building both their strength and confidence for the main journey.
