Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Silver Award

Start at 15, Complete by 25th Birthday.

 

Choose one form of service and train and give practical service to others, over 6 months.

 

There are over 100 to choose from.

 

After basic training, including 2 practice expeditions (one if you have your Bronze), plan and carry out a 3 day venture in unfamiliar country including, 2 nights camping. You can choose to do one of the following:

 

Either: Expedition - Complete a journey covering a minimum of 30 miles/48km on foot.

 

Or: Exploration - Complete an exploration spending more time on a study or an activity than journeying. Similar ventures on horseback or bicycle, canoe or boat can also be undertaken.

 

Choose a hobby, a topic to study, or some other leisure interest; follow it regularly for 12 months (6 months for those who have qualified at Bronze) and improve your skill or knowledge.

There are over 200 activities and topics to choose from

 

 

Take up a physical activity and show improved performance for at least 6 weeks, reach a given standard.