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The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities, designed to support the personal and social development of young people aged 14-25, regardless of gender, background or ability. It offers an individual challenge and encourages young people to undertake exciting, constructive, challenging and enjoyable activities in their free time.
It is a four section programme with three progressive levels:
- Bronze (for those aged 14 and over)
- Silver (for those aged 15 and over)
- Gold (for those aged 16 and over)
The sections involve:
- Service (helping other people in the local community)
- Skills (covering almost any hobby, skill or interest)
- Physical Recreation (sport, dance and fitness)
- Expeditions (training for, planning and completing a journey on foot or horseback, by boat or cycle)
- Residential Project (Gold Award only) (a purposeful enterprise with people not previously known to the participant)
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Initiatives
A13 Artscape
United Nations Observances and charity campaigning days
Youth Support and Development Service Action Plan
Models
Voluntary Youth Organisations Liaison Forum
Young People Workers Forum
Projects
Africa Challenge
Evaluations
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