Duke of Edinburgh’s
Award Scheme
What is the Award?
The Award is a challenging programme of
activities which will help you to learn
new skills, help others and experience
adventure and it will give you a great
sense of achievement. What’s more,
many organisations such as employers
and universities take a good view of
the Award and what it says about the
person who has achieved it.
What does it involve?
There are three levels – Bronze,
Silver and Gold – and, for each,
you complete activities in four sections – Service,
Skills, Physical Recreation and Expeditions.
At the Gold level you also take part
in a Residential Project.
It’s up to you what you do. In
each section there is a wide range of
options you can choose from or you can
find other similar activities which interest
you. This could be something entirely
new or you could continue with an activity
you already enjoy. The good news is it’s
not an exam and you can’t fail!
The Award is about having a go. It’s
not a competition – you just need
a bit of enterprise and perseverance.
Who is it for?
The Award is open to anyone between the
age of 14 and 25 years. Special qualifications
are not needed, just a willingness
to have a go.
How long will it take?
The minimum time requirements for each
section are expressed in months, during
which you need to undertake a regular
commitment averaging at least an hour
a week.
You have until your 25th birthday to
complete any of the Awards, but it takes:
at least 6 months at Bronze, at least
12 months at Silver and at least 18months
at Gold for direct entrants.
How do I get in touch?
Ring, write or e-mail Sam Newton Award
Leader at The Barnstaple Youth House.
E-mail: admin@barnstapleyouthhouse.com
The Barnstaple Youth House
6 Market Street
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 1BX
01271 321321
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