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Duke of Edinburgh's Award
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The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is for all young people, whatever their background or ability, between the ages of 14 and 25. It gives opportunities for personal achievement, adventure, community and social involvement and a widening of interests.
There are three awards:
- Bronze, for those over 14
- Silver, for those over 15
- and Gold for those over 16
To qualify for the award a young person must undertake an activity in each of the four sections - Service, Expeditions, Skills and Physical Recreation. At Gold level an additional Residential Project is required.
The Open Award Centre is based at:
Menzieshill Community Centre
Orleans Place, Menzieshill
Dundee DD2 4BH
Tel: 01382 435887
Email: the Open Award Centre
Dundee City Council acts as a local operating authority. For details contact:
The Award Officer
Leisure and Communities Department
Douglas Community and Library Centre
Balmoral Avenue, Dundee
Tel: 01382 436864
For information on current activities and a quick outline of each section of the Award, click on the links below.
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This information is provided by the Leisure and Communities Department
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