About Compass Awards
Recognition That Kids Actually Care About
Camps work hard to create meaningful experiences for kids. Recognition is what makes those experiences last.
Compass Awards is a simple, patch-based system that helps kids build confidence, character, and pride—one achievement at a time.
More Than a Trophy. It's Their Story
Forget one-size-fits-all trophies.
Each Compass Award is built from a compass, arrow or canoe—customized with the patches a child earns along the way.
Every patch tells a story:
- Teamwork
- Creativity
- Leadership
- Outdoor skills
- Personal growth
- Confidence
The result? A one-of-a-kind award kids actually care about—and keep.
Made for Programs Like Yours
Perfect for:
- Summer camps (day & overnight)
- After-school programs
- Recreation departments
- YMCAs, JCCs, Boys & Girls Clubs
- Faith-based and family programs
Simple to Run. Powerful Impact.
- Choose your award style
- Pick patches that match your program
- Present them at your end-of-session ceremony
That's it.
Easy to implement.
Meaningful for every child.
Why It Works
Kids don't just receive an award—they earn a story.
They light up as they collect patches, and what they take home isn't something that gets tossed in a drawer… it's something they're proud to display.