Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award

Begin your adventure!

Register for the Bronze Award if you are currently in the academic year that you turn 14 years old (Year 9).

What your award consists of

You will need to complete the following steps:

Volunteer in the community: three or six months

You'll volunteer about one hour a week doing something to help your community. For example, you could help out a charity shop, animal rescue centre or be a marshal at your local parkrun.

Do a physical activity: three or six months

Time to get physical! You'll start a new sport or progress in your existing sport or activity for an average of 1 hour a week. Set yourself a goal and go for it.

Develop a skill: three or six months

Discover a hidden talent and a new passion. You could learn how to code a website from scratch or make pottery. It takes 1 hour a week to develop a new skill or improve an existing one.

You have to complete a further three months in the volunteering, physical or skills section. You can decide which one to do for six months.

Bronze Expedition: two days and one night

As part of a team, you’ll plan and complete fun and challenging expeditions. You'll navigate and hike in the countryside, camp under the stars, cook in the outdoors and be self-sufficient. The practice and qualifying expeditions take place in the spring and summer.

Award cost

You will need to pay the following fees:

  • Registration fees: £25.50
  • Expedition price: £222 (includes VAT)

Registration

To register, complete this online form.

Apply for the Bronze Award

Read the joining letter for The Duke of Edinburgh Awards

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