Anyone aged between 14 and 24 can do a programme at one of 3 progressive levels which when successfully completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Participants set objectives in each of the following areas.
-
Volunteering Service to individuals or the community.
-
Physical Improving in an area of sport, dance or fitness activities.
-
Skill Developing practical and social skills and personal interests.
-
Expedition Planning, training for and completion of, an adventurous journey in the UK or abroad.
At gold level a residential section involves staying and working away from home doing a shared activity.
Jan Rook
District D of E Organiser