Young People's D of E Experiences

Easthampstead Park School D of E Group

I have always liked walking so I enjoyed the expedition section the most. The walk was tough but being in the outdoors was fun! - Martyn Pipe.

For my bronze skills section, I did dog training. I have decided to continue doing this for my silver. I have made new friends doing this and my dog is better behaved! - Becky Johnson

I enjoyed doing my bronze D of E and especially doing my physical section. This was because I was able to continueand improveon a sport that I already did, athletics. By doing D of E it encouraged me to progress further and therefore I managed to reach my goal - to have a good winter training and start the season with a personal best from the previous season. I then chose to continue athletics for my silver award, and was able to improve even more. I also reached my goal which was to get to the National competition. This was at the end of my 6month section and so I used it to see if I had progressed any and I had. - Hannah

Spot D of E Group

'We enjoyed doing the expedition and enjoyed working as a team. It was fun! Josh Toudup, Rob Tolcher, Dom Hurrell, Robyn Refsnes-Faulkner, Charlotte Batchelor

NRG D of E Group

I enjoyed humiliating myself in the name of my Physical, at a trampolining competition. - Will Ambler

I loved every part of doing the Silver Award but volunteering for Sebastian’s Action Trust as my Volunteering really helped build my confidence and learn more about the really worthwhile charity! X - Jess Law

My favourite part of doing D of E is being able to do certain things that I have not been able to do before, e.g. a 2 and 3 day long expedition to places I have never been to before and being able to work more together as a team. - John Grenham

I seriously enjoyed all part of the D of E Award, but loved every minute of the expedition. From a near death experience with an oak tree, numerous encounters with VICIOUS New Forest ponies, and a total of 8 hours sleep over 2 nights, it was worth every minute. - Jon Wyles

I really enjoyed my Physical recreation as I used my figure skating classes. I also love the expeditions as it is character building and offers new experiences. - Sam Willis