Duke of Edinburgh

 

The Duke of Edinburgh Award in Northamptonshire operates from Grendon Hall.

For information on the Open award and Open expeditions please follow the participants link on the left hand side of the page.

For Leader information please follow the Leaders link on the left hand side of the page.

The DofE is a challenging programme of activities which will help you to learn new skills, help others and experience adventure and it will give you a great sense of achievement. What’s more, many organisations such as employers and universities take a good view of the DofE and what it says about the person who has achieved it.

There are three levels – Bronze, Silver and Gold – and for each, you complete activities in four sections – Service, Skills Physical, Recreation and Expeditions. At the Gold level you also take part in a Residential Project.


It’s up to you what you want to do. In each section there is a wide range of options you can choose from or you can find other similar activities which interest you. This could be something entirely new or you could continue with an activity you already enjoy. The good news is it’s not an exam and you can’t fail! The Award is about having a go. It’s not a competition – you just need a bit of enterprise and perseverance.

The DofE is open to anyone between the age of 14 and 25 years. Special qualifications are not needed, just a willingness to have a go.

Here are an overview of the levels;

Bronze:


Silver:


Gold:


If you would like to join a DofE group, please contact Johanna Russell.
Jrussell@northamptonshire.gov.uk
01933 666833.