SHS Duke of Edinburgh's Bronze Award: 2007 - 2008 Bronze - IMPORTANT DATES

Wednesday, 24 October 2007

2007 - 2008 Bronze - IMPORTANT DATES

It is vital that you keep these dates free if you wish to complete the Expedition Section:

1. Theory Training:
either Saturday 24th February 9.15am in the Hall
or Saturday 8th March 9.15am in the Hall

2. Practice Expedition:
Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th May.
Camping either Friday night or Saturday night.

3. Qualifying Expedition:
Saturday 17th May to Sunday 18th May.
Everyone camps Saturday night.

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About the Award

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a voluntary, non-competitive and flexible programme of cultural and adventurous activities for all young people, whatever their background or ability.

OUR AIM: One day any young person aged between 14 and 25 who wants to do the Award will be able to do so...

OUR VISION: For The Duke of Edinburgh's Award to be universally recognised and widely adopted as the best programme for the personal development of young people.

OUR MISSION: The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is committed to providing for young people an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding programme of personal development, which is of the highest quality and the widest reach.

Our goal is to strengthen the Award by continuing to broaden and extend its reach to the many communities that comprise contemporary United Kingdom.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a registered charity and relies on the generous support of volunteers, Operating Authorities and businesses to meet its commitment to help all young people realise their full potential.

The Ten Key Principles of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award:

Non-Competitive: The Award is a personal challenge and not a competition against others. Each participant's programme is tailor-made to reflect the individual starting point, abilities and interests.

Available to All: With a commitment to equal opportunities, the Award Programme is available to all young people who choose to take up its challenge.

Voluntary: Young people make a free choice to enter the programme and commit their own time to undertake the activities.

Flexible: Young people design their own programme, which can be geared to their choice and personal circumstances and also to local provision. They may enter for whichever level of Award best suits them, and may take as long as they wish to complete an Award.

Balanced: By choosing activities in each of four different Sections (five at Gold), participants undertake a balanced and wide ranging programme.

Progressive: At each level, the Award Programme demands more time and an increasing degree of commitment and responsibility from the participant.

Achievement Focused: Before starting an activity, young people are encouraged to set their own goals. If they aim for those goals and show improvement, they will achieve their Award.

Marathon, not a Sprint: The Award demands persistence and commitment and cannot be completed in a short burst of enthusiasm. Participants may want to continue with activities beyond the minimum time requirements set out for each level of the Award.

Personal Development: The Award is a programme of personal and social development. The value to young people is dependent on personal commitment, the learning process and the quality of the experience.

Enjoyable: Young people and helpers should find participation enjoyable and satisfying.