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Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Gold Award
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Start at 16, Complete by 25th Birthday.
Choose one form of service and train and give practical service to others over a period of at least 12 months.
Service
Examples:
Expeditions
After basic training, including 3 practice expeditions (one if you have your Silver), plan and carry out a 4 day venture in unfamiliar country including, 3 nights camping. You can choose to do one of the following:
Either: Expedition - Undertake a journey with a purpose in wild country covering a minimum of 50 miles/80km on foot.
Or: Exploration - Complete an approved study or other activity in wild or open country including at least 10 hours journeying.
Or: Other Adventurous Project - Complete some other approved adventurous project of an equally, or more demanding nature.
In each case there should be an average of 8 hours planned activity each day. Comparable ventures on horseback or by cycle, boat or canoe are also acceptable.
Skills
Choose a hobby, a topic to study, or some other leisure interest; follow it regularly for 18 months (12 months if you have your Silver) and improve your skill or knowledge.
Examples:
- Motorcycles
- Drama
- Furniture Restoration
- Bonsai Growing
- Fishing
- Hot Air Ballooning
There are over 200 activities and topics to choose from.
Physical Recreation
Take up a physical activity chosen from over 70, for at least 6 weeks, reach a certifiable standard or show improved performance.
Examples:
- Squash
- Water Skiing
- Martial arts
- Table Tennis
- Fishing
- Weight Lifting
- Riding
- Ice Hockey
Residential Project
Undertake a purposeful enterprise involving voluntary service or training away from home over a period of at least 5 days.
