Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Welcome to the DofE!
By doing your DofE, you’re in for an amazing adventure and masses of fun as you take part in a range of activities, all leading to the achievement of an Award that’s recognised by universities and employers alike.
Southampton City Explorers offers all three Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards: Bronze (Age 14+), Silver (Age 15+) and Gold (Age 16+).
What is DofE?
With assistance from adult Leaders, you will select and set objectives in each of the following areas:
Volunteering: Undertaking service to individuals or the community. (Such as becoming a young leader)
Physical: Improving in an area of sport, dance or fitness activities.
Skills: Developing practical and social skills and personal interests.
Expedition: Training, practice for and completion of an adventurous journey in the UK or abroad.
Step 1: Launch Webinar
Watch this video to find out how to start your DofE with us.
Step 2: Check the Expedition Dates: 2025 Season
Sunday 20 October: 7-8pm. 2nd Southampton Scout Hut (S0155PJ)
Getting Started Evening.
Saturday 8- Sunday 9 March. Southampton & New Forest
Training Day and Navigation Practice pt1.
Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 March. Southampton & New Forest
Route Planning and Navigation Practice pt2.
Silver level only: Saturday 5 April -Monday 7 April.
Silver Practice Expedition.
Silver level only: Saturday 24 – Monday 26 May.
Silver Assessed Expedition.
Bronze level only: Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 June
Bronze Assessed Expedition.
Step 3: Registration
When you start doing your DofE, you need to pay a £30.00 fee (Bronze/Silver) or £38.00 fee (Gold) for your Welcome Pack, which includes your eDofE account and the certificate and badge when you achieve your Award.
When completing the online form you will need the following information:
District: Southampton City
DofE Leaders: Amanda Jukes or Luke Hall. Ask your leader if you are unsure which name to use.