Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The Duke of Edinburgh Award- Is an exciting range of activities for young people aged 14-24 years.

It can be a challenge but it’s enjoyable and rewarding. The idea is to give you opportunities to develop personally and it’s accessible to any young person who wants to take part.

What’s in it for me?

You get to:

• Meet new friends
• Spend time with existing friends
• Try new things
• Develop new skills
• Do an award that  is focused on you
• Improve confidence
• Have fun!

There are 3 different levels

• Bronze – 14 years +
• Silver – 15 years +
• Gold – 16 years +

You need to complete by your 25th Birthday, so there’s loads of time. The levels do get a little more challenging so a lot of people choose to start at Bronze but you can start at whatever level you want so long as you are at the appropriate age.

What do I do?

There are 5 sections, there are loads of different options of what you can be involved in which come under the following sections.

• Physical – Improving in an area of sport, dance or fitness activity
• Skills – Developing practical social skills and personal interests
• Volunteering – Undertaking service to individuals or the community.
• Expedition – Planning, training for and completion of an adventurous journey
• Residential (Gold only) – Shared activity in a residential setting away from home for 5 days and 4 nights.

Where do I go to get involved?

• NRG – Coopers Hill, Crowthorne Road North. RG12 7QS. Monday 7pm – 9pm
• The Spot – Owlsmoor Road, Sandhurst. GU47 0SD. Wednesday 7pm – 9pm
• EP School Geography Building.  Monday 3.15pm – 5pm
• Priestwood Youth Centre, Priestwood Court Road, Bracknell. RG42 1TU Thursday 7pm - 9pm - this group is also open to young people with moderate learning disbilites.

The first session is free, thereafter each session is £1.There is a cost for each record book, costs vary depending on the level you are working towards, your Youth Worker can give you more information.