Services for Young People St Albans and Dacorum Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a real adventure from beginning to end. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you are from, you just need to be ready to jump into the best time of your life! Come along to the Services for Young People St Albans and Dacorum team's DofE sessions which are held every Wednesday.

Why should you get involved?

Achieving a Duke of Edinburgh's Award will give you skills, confidence and a view on life that everyone is looking for: from employers to colleges and even universities. It’s also about getting recognised for doing things you want to do - and may even be doing already. Above all, it’s great fun in an environment that will give you valuable skills for life and work.


What's involved in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award?

At this project we will support you to achieve your Bronze Level Award.

What makes up the Duke of Edinburgh's Award?

There are four elements:

• Volunteering – undertaking service to individuals or the community

• Physical – improving in an area of sport, dance or fitness activities

• Skills – developing practical and social skills and personal interests

• Expedition – planning, training for and completion of an adventurous journey in the UK or abroad

 

When does the St Albans and Dacorum Duke of Edinburgh Award take place?

Every Wednesday 6.00-8.00pm.

The project's venue alternates between Pioneer Young People's Centre and Bennetts End Young People's Centre each week.

Please contact the St Albans and Dacorum team for venue details and 2023 dates.

 

What happens during these evenings?

During the evening sessions you will talk to your co-ordinator about your next steps and any questions you may have about the DofE award. Time will also be allocated to allow you to add details to the online system, eDofE, which charts your progress and records all your achievements.

Support will also be available to help you with completing a particular element of your volunteering, physical or skills challenges. For example, you may be able to carry out some cooking or take part in a physical activity. As the expedition season gets nearer, you will also be shown and taught about items that will prepare you for your expedition section. Usually this will cover the following areas:

• Navigation and route planning

• First Aid

• Map and compass skills

• Camp craft and field cooking

• Countryside, Highway and Water Sports Safety Codes

• Teambuilding activities

• How to pack an expedition rucksack


How much does it cost?

Enrolment on the Bronze award costs £32, plus an additional fee of approximately £85 for the expeditions.

You can contact us at any time for further information about this project, but enrolments are only accepted between May and December each year.


Pioneer Young People's Centre is partially wheelchair accessible.

Bennetts End Young People's Centre is fully wheelchair accessible.

Details

Venue: The venue alternates between Pioneer Young People’s Centre, Heathlands Drive, St Albans AL3 5AY, and Bennetts End Young People's Centre, Kimps Way HP3 8EN, Hemel Hempstead HP3 8EN

Age Range: 13-17

Cost: See description

Days and times:
Every Wednesday 6.00-8.00pm
Please contact the St Albans and Dacorum team for venue details and 2023 dates

Booking Info: Booking always needed

Contact: Services for Young People St Albans and Dacorum Team, tel: 01442 454060, text: 07860 065195, email: sfyp.stalbans@hertfordshire.gov.uk, website: click here...