 Hato Hone St John logo | |
| Affiliated With: | Hato Hone St John |
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| Youth members: | 4,037 as of 9 June 2024 |
| Chief Executive: | Peter Bradley CBE KStJ |
| National Youth Manager: | Kerry Mitchell CStJ JP |
| Highest Youth Award: | Sovereign's Award |
| Second Highest Award: | Grand Prior’s Award |
St John Youth is a cadet-based programme for young people aged between five and eighteen. Members who turn eighteen tend to remain involved in leadership roles. St John Youth is closely affiliated with the Order of St John in New Zealand, of which His Majesty King Charles III is the Sovereign Head. St John Youth consists of two programmes; the Penguin Programme is for children in school years 0–6, and the Cadet Programme is for young people in school years 7–13.[1] The Youth curriculum focuses on leadership, life skills, first aid, and fun, as well as other unique aspects only to New Zealand and military-style drill.
- ^ "St John Youth » Programmes". youth.stjohn.org.nz.