The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a personal development programme for people aged 14 to 24. a real adventure from beginning to end, so you will be helping people, the community or the environment, getting fitter, developing skills, going on an expedition and taking part in a residential activity (Gold only). You can do programmes at three levels, Bronze (14+), Silver (15+) or Gold (16+), which lead to a Duke of Edinburgh's Award (D of E). Your activities are in four sections (five at Gold), which are:

• Volunteering -helping someone, your community or the environment

• Physical - becoming fitter through sport, dance or fitness activities

• Skills - developing existing talents or trying something new

• Expedition - planning, training for and completing an adventurous journey

• Residential (Gold only) - staying and working away from home as part of a team

If you wish to ask about taking part in D of E in your area – as a potential participant, a participant’s parent or as a potential voluntary supporter – go to the District or County Advisor contact who will be able to tell you about your nearest D of E group. Or Speak to your section leader.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Aware also links very well to all the Scouting Awards in the Explorer Scout and Scout Network Sections – please click here for details.

Remember – The Scout Association are one of a few organisations who can support you from the Start of your award at 14 all the way to your 25th Birthday anywhere in the UK. We also make sure that your DofE Programme is tailored you your needs and it is your programme !