DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD
Gravesham Explorers as part of the training programme are
given the opportunity to participate in The Duke of Edinburgh's
Award.
The Aim of the Award - The Duke of Edinburgh's Award aims to
provide for young people an enjoyable, challenging and
rewarding programme of personal development, which is of the
highest quality and the widest reach.
Further details can be found at www.theaward.org.uk
A summary of requirements is listed below
BRONZE;
Age: 14 years+
Service: 3 months,
Skills: 3 months
Physical Recreation: 3 months
Expeditions: Plan, prepare for and undertake a 2 day,
1 night venture
Additions Requirement: undertake a further 3 months in
either of Service, Skills or Physical Recreation
SILVER;
Age:15 years+
Service: 6 months
Skills & Physical Recreation: One for 6 months &
the other for 3 months,
Expeditions: Plan, prepare for and undertake a 3 day,
2 night venture,
Additions Requirement: Undertake a further 6 months in
either of Service, or the longer of Skills or Physical Recreation
GOLD
Age:16 years+
Service: 12 months
Skills & Physical Recreation: One for 12 months &
the other for 6 months
Expeditions: Plan, prepare for and undertake a 4 day, 3 night
venture
Residential Project: Undertake a shared activity in a
residential setting away from home for 5 days and 4 nights,
Additions Requirement: Undertake a further 6 months in either
of Service, Skills or Physical Recreation
For more information on Gravesham Explorers and The Duke of
Edinburgh's Award, contact doe@gaveshamexplorers.org.uk
