The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
A DofE programme is a real adventure from beginning to end. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from. You just need to be aged between 14 and 24 and realise there’s more to life than sitting on a sofa watching life pass you by. Scouting is a major provider of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. Getting involved here in East Somerset couldn’t be easier. You just need to be part of the Explorer Scout or Scout Network Section and register to take part.
On these pages we will tell you all you need to know to get started. We outline how to sign up, the different levels of the award, how to do them and lots of other useful information to help you along your way. Once you’ve found out the basics here, it’s up to you to get in involved.
If you take up the challenge, you’ll find yourself helping people or the community, getting fitter, developing skills, going on an expedition and taking part in a residential activity (Gold only). Your programme can be full of activities and projects that get you buzzing, and along the way you’ll pick up experiences, friends and talents that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
Click on the link for programme areas.
Award levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold Levels
You can do programmes at three levels, which when completed, lead to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The main differences between them are the minimum length of time it takes to complete them, how challenging it is and the minimum age you can start. Depending on your age, you are free to start at any level but most people prefer to try for Bronze and work upwards. Click on the badges below to see which level is right for you.
If you wish to enrol please complete the Application form HERE
Dates for Expeditition Training and the actual Expedition:
Bronze Practice DofE expedition: 15th-16th April 2025
Bronze Qualifier DofE expedition: 17th-18th May 2025
Silver Practice DofE Expedition: 23rd July-25th July 2025
Silver Qualifier DofE Expedition: 26th-228th August 2025
Training has begun:
29th January 2025 – Setting Goals @ Holy Trinity Scout Hut
9th February 2025 – Navigation #1 @ Wells Scout Hut
24th February 2025 – Expedition First Aid @ Barton St David Village Hall
7th March 2025 – Navigation #2 Route Cards -Wessex Scout Group Hut- What3Words///covertly.react.flock (End of the lane///ties.replying.windy)
13th March – 5th/7th Wells Scout Hut, Kennion Road, Wells BA5 3NP, from 7pm to 9pm. What3Words: ///beginning.leafing.fractions
29th March 2025 – Camp Craft @ Wells Scout Hut
2nd April 2025 – Navigation #3 Route Cards – venue TBC
2nd June 2025 – Navigation #4 Silver Route cards – venue TBC