The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme is open to all Scouts between the ages of 14 years and 25 years. Most of the requirements are similar to the requirements of our own Scout Training and awards. There is no reason why a Scout or Venture Scout can not work for both Awards at the same time, one activity counting for both Awards.
How does the DofE Award fit with Scout Awards download this information. "A Perfect Match"
Find out more about the "Duke of Edinburgh's Award" give it a try, and gain another Award.
Here is an outline of the scheme:-
| Start earliest age: Finish Latest age: |
Bronze 14 Years 25 Years |
Silver 15 Years 25 Years |
Gold 16 Years 25 Years |
| Service | Choose one form of service and train
and give practical service to others for 3 months. e.g. Community Service, Care for Animals, Life Saving, First Aid. 100 Others to choose from. |
Choose one form of service and train
and give practical service to others for 6 months. e.g. Conservation, Fire Service, Mountain Rescue, Child Care. 100 Others to choose from. |
Choose one form of service and train
and give practical service to others for 12 months. e.g. Community Service, Cave Rescue, Home Nursing, Youth Service, Fund Raising. 100 Others to choose from. |
| Expeditions | AFTER BASIC TRAINING including a practice expedition, plan and carry out a 2-day venture. Minimum 15 miles including one night camping. Variations for bike, horse, canoe and boat. | AFTER BASIC TRAINING including 2 practice expeditions, plan and carry out a 3-day venture. Minimum 30 miles including two nights camping. Variations for bike, horse, canoe and boat. | AFTER BASIC TRAINING including 3 practice expeditions, plan and carry out a 4-day venture. Minimum 50 miles including three nights camping. Variations for bike, horse, canoe and boat. |
| Skills | Choose a hobby to study or some leisure interest;
follow it regularly for 6 months; improve your skill or knowledge. e.g. Aquarium keeping, Photography, Billiards & Snooker, Cookery, Computing, Wood Turning. 200 Others to choose from. |
Choose a hobby to study or some
leisure interest; follow it regularly for 12 months (6 for Bronze holders) improve your
skill or knowledge. e.g. Ornithology, Jazz, Finance, Fashion, Gliding... |
Choose a hobby to study or some leisure interest;
follow it regularly for 12months (6 for Bronze holders) improve your skill or
knowledge. e.g. Motor Cycles, Drama, Furniture Restoring, Bonsai, Fishing, Hot Air Ballooning... |
| Physical Recreation | Take up a physical activity for at
least 6 weeks; reach a given standard or show improvement. e.g. Athletics, Swimming, Dancing, Keep Fit, Yoga, Orienteering. 70 Others to choose from. |
Take up a physical activity for at
least 6 weeks; reach a given standard or show improvement. e.g. Judo, Trampolining, Team Games, Cycling, Diving. 70 Others to choose from. |
Take up a physical activity for at least 6 weeks;
reach a given standard or show improvement. e.g. Squash, Water Skills, Table Tennis, Weight Lifting, Riding. 70 Others to choose from. |
| Residential | A purposeful enterprise involving Voluntary Service or Training away from home for at least 5 days. |
Do you want to know more then contact:-
David Allen - D of E Adviser