Duke of Edinburgh's Award

17 February 2010

The Boys' Brigade is an Access Organisation for the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the 5th have taken advantage of this to offer the award to all members over the age of 14 (or 13.5 if we're being kind!)

The Award is completely non competitive, voluntary and has three levels; Bronze, Silver and Gold which you can start at the ages of 14, 15 and 16 respectively and keep going until you have finished and become a more skilled, fit and well rounded individual and a maximum age of 25.

Each award is split into 4 sections; Skills, Volunteering (previously called Community), Physical and Expedition (also a residential section at the Gold level).

	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

The length of time you have to spend on each section depends on the level of programme you're doing.

Why Bother?

You’ll enjoy loads of new experiences, discover talents you never thought you had, challenge yourself and meet loads of people just like you. Plus you’ll do things you love and get a kick out of.

Then there’s all the other stuff…

…like the fact that achieving an Award will give you skills, confidence and a view on life that everyone is looking for, from employers to colleges and universities.

...you're getting recognised for doing things you want to do (and may even be doing already).

...plus you’ll make a difference to other people’s lives and your community, be fitter and healthier, make new friends and have memories to last you a lifetime.

And above all, it's a great laugh!

This site was last updated 16 February 2010