Benefits of the Duke of Edinburgh Award for youngsters

Duke of Edinburgh award is a great opportunity for teenagers and young people to develop crucial skills that will set them up for the future.

History Of The Duke of Edinburgh award

The Duke of Edinburgh Award was launched in 1956. It was a way of bridging the gap between education ending and National Service starting. The award has developed a lot since its launch. Nowadays it offers participants the opportunity to broaden their horizons and work through a range of criteria including physical, skill based, voluntary work and an expedition. The gold award includes an important residential element. With approval from DofE leader XUK Camps, can sign this off.

Criteria

The criteria provides a well rounded experience. It focuses on general life skills, social skills and instils a community spirit. In in todays world this is somewhat of a dying art! Let's give older children the opportunity to flourish in the outdoors and get back to nature! A week at a residential camp such as XUK can give a taster to each of the components required for the Duke of Edinburgh award. It offers the chance to get a taster for a range of different sports, dance and other activities that teenagers can then pursue on returning home.

Options

The ‘Leader in Training’ programme and 'first aid training' allow a taster of what is required for the skills and volunteering element of the award. Bushcraft skills such as knot tying, shelter building and fire making provide insight to what will be experienced during the expedition section of the award. If the DofE Award is something of interest, why not get a feel for what to expect this summer. Sign up now! This activity may count towards your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Residential Section. Please check with your DofE Leader for suitability before booking. Safeguarding is our highest priority.