Duke of Edinburgh's Award
What is the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award?
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 years, 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. All awards must be completed by the participant’s 25th birthday. The scheme started in 1956 and its founder and patron is HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Medway Council holds a licence to operate the award locally
Award groups are based in schools, colleges, universities, youth clubs, voluntary organisations (Scouts, Guides, ATC etc.), open centres, young offenders’ institutes and many businesses. Award groups are run by adults, many of whom are volunteers, including youth workers, teachers, employers, trainers, instructors, assessors and individuals from the community, all of whom are keen to share their skills, enthusiasm and organising abilities to help young people reach their potential. For further information about the award, please visit the website (www.theaward.org).
How to register with Medway Council
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Contact the award leader at a school or youth organisation for an enrolment form or contact a member of the Award Team for help. The entrance pack costs £11 for the Bronze Award, £11 for the Silver Award and £16.50 for the Gold Award.
Youth clubs offering the award include:
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Existing Duke of Edinburgh's Award participants can find out more about their award by clicking on the relevant link below: