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 an Explorer Scout or Scout Network Member 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:-
There are three levels of programme you can do
which, when you've successfully completed lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold
Award.
The main differences between them are the minimum length of time it takes to
complete them, how challenging it is and the minimum age you can start.
Don’t forget, you have until your 25th birthday to complete whichever level
you’re working on to achieve an Award.
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Start earliest age:
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Bronze 14 Years |
Silver 15 Years |
Gold 16 Years |
| Volunteering | 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
or skill to study 1 section for 6 months and the other for 3 months e.g. Ornithology, Jazz, Finance, Fashion, Gliding... |
Choose a hobby or skill
to study 1 section for 6 months and the other for 3 months e.g. Motor Cycles, Drama, Furniture Restoring, Bonsai, Fishing, Hot Air Ballooning... |
| Physical | 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 1 section for 6 months and the other for 3 months e.g. Judo, Trampolining, Team Games, Cycling, Diving. 70 Others to choose from. |
Take up a physical
activity 1 section for 6 months and the other for 3 months 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