Duke of Edinburgh Award

Quick Glance: The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a do-it-yourself award that shapes the recipient into a well rounded individual across athletics, leadership, adventure, and service.

Key Highlights:

  • Location: Your home and your community.

  • Eligibility: 14-24 (Different levels of the award based on age)

  • Fees: Varies depending on the award centre you partake with.

  • Website: https://www.dukeofed.org

  • Registration Date: when you register.

Overview:

With more than 60 years of experience, we are an international Award for young people that equips them to be ready for the world and life.  The Award empowers young people to learn and grow through non-formal education, all while working towards a globally recognized accreditation. Our development framework is used by organizations that  work with young people ages 14-24. Push yourself out of your comfort zone. Learn goal setting, build your confidence and try new things! You'll gain skills, develop healthy habits, make friends, and achieve an Award that transforms you into a well rounded individual.

**Last updated April 2024 (description taken from the program’s website)

Testimonial

The following testimonial was submitted by Mollybeth, from Digby, Nova Scotia. They answered the following key questions. Molly rates this program a 10 out of 10.

What stood out about this opportunity that makes it such a unique experience?

This is a spectacular program and a great way to get involved and grow as a leader. Completion of this award lets people know you are a wee rounded individual. I did volunteering, learning skills and an adventure journey. It is a very unique opportunity as it is kind of a “do it yourself” award, under their guidance.

What is something a youth attending this opportunity should know?

Make sure to log in your hours. Log them as you do it. It is much easier to put them in as you go as opposed to having to remember them at the end of the month/year. It will be one of the most difficult parts of the award, as because it is self motivated you most stick to these habits.

What was your favourite activity/experience of the opportunity?

I really enjoyed the camping trip. The cannoning, cooking, biking and camping was amazing. They are memories that I will never forget.

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