How far is the silver DofE expedition?

How far is the silver DofE expedition?

All groups move at different speeds so the amount of distance covered does vary. But as a guideline, this roughly equates to 12km at Bronze, 16km at Silver and 20km at Gold.

How long do you have to complete the Duke of Edinburgh?

It will usually take you at least six months to complete your Bronze DofE. Three months Three months Three months Plan, train for and undertake a two-day, one-night Expedition. All participants must undertake a further three months in the Volunteering, Physical or Skills sections.

What do you gain from Duke of Edinburgh?

Through a DofE programme young people have fun, make friends, improve their self-esteem and build confidence. They gain essential skills and attributes for work and life such as resilience, problem-solving, team-working, communication and drive, enhancing CVs and uni and job applications.

Do scouts do Duke of Edinburgh?

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is an awards programme which gives young people the chance to make friends, have fun and build confidence in an empowering, exciting and non-competitive learning environment. It’s delivered by a number of licensed providers across the UK: Scouts being one of the biggest.

Can you wear shorts on DofE?

Can I wear shorts? If it is hot you may wish to wear shorts, however we recommend wearing long trousers when walking as they provide protection from sunburn, from cuts and scratches from long grass and from biting insects such as ticks.

Can you fail Duke of Edinburgh Award?

It is not possible to fail a DofE award, but you can fail expeditions or have evidence rejected. This means that in some instances individuals will have to redo an expedition, or even restart entire sections.

Can you skip silver DofE and go straight to gold?

Can you skip Silver DofE and go straight to Gold? You can complete the Gold DofE award without having completed Silver, however it will take longer (it doesn’t make a difference if you’ve completed Bronze).

Can you do Duke of Edinburgh independently?

DofE Direct is a direct way for 18-23 year olds to achieve their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award online and independently without the need to attend weekly sessions at a local DofE centre.

Can you do Silver DofE without bronze?

You can complete the Silver DofE award without having completed Bronze, however it will take longer. You must complete an additional 6 months in either Volunteering or the longer of the Physical or Skills sections, meaning the Silver award will take at least 12 months to complete.

Why is Duke of Ed Good?

As a non-formal education framework, the Award can play a vital role in providing opportunities for young people to develop essential life skills, increase their employability and foster their creativity and innovation. The Award is transforming individuals, communities and societies around the world.

What does D of E mean?

DofE – The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

How far is the DofE bronze expedition?

A standard distance to walk is 16km per day on Bronze, 19km per day on Silver, and 23km per day on Gold.

Where can I go on a Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award expedition?

The Yorkshire Dales is the perfect place to complete your Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award. A lot of expeditions are based around the Wensleydale area, by the River Ure on the east of the Pennines. In Wensleydale, you’ll find the beautiful Manor Grange Estate, a 100 acre area of woodland which is a great spot for camping.

What are the conditions of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award?

There are 20 basic conditions specified by the Duke Of Edinburgh’s Award – these ensure that expeditions are all run to the same standard and that, most importantly, every participant has gained a worthwhile and challenging award. We have listed the conditions, and how TrekCo ensures that your expedition with us fulfils the conditions.

How do I complete the silver expedition section?

In order to complete the Silver Expedition section you first need to complete a programme of training followed by sufficient practice expeditions to hone your skills and a final assessment. Plan, train for and undertake a 3 day, 2 night expedition.

What is the next step up from bronze to silver DofE?

The next step up from Bronze… you need to be at least 15 to start doing your Silver DofE programme. If you’ve achieved your Bronze Award, your Licensed Organisation may allow you to start your Silver a month or two before your 15th birthday. A Silver DofE programme has 4 sections, Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition.