The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
The Baden Powell Legacy Foundation is honored to be an award center for The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award USA!
The Award Framework
The Award is comprised of three levels and four sections. Participants complete all four Sections at each level in order to achieve either their Bronze, Silver or Gold Award. At Gold level, Participants also complete a Residential Project.
Service
The Service Section encourages young people to volunteer their time to understand the benefits of service to their community.
Skills
The Skills Section encourages the development of personal interests and practical and social skills.
Physical Recreation
The Physical Recreation Section encourages participation in sport and other physical activitiy for the improvement of health, wellbeing and fitness.
Adventurous Journey
The Adventurous Journey Section encourages a sense of adventure while undertaking a team journey or expedition.
Residential Projects
The Residential Project offers Gold Award Participants unique experiences that truly broaden horizons and challenge their outlook.
Bronze
Bronze
Bronze
For those 14 years of age or older.
3 Months
Averaging at least one hour per week each. Plus an extra 3 months in one of either Service, Skills, or Physical Recreation sections as the ‘Major’ section.
2 days/1 night
Plus training and at least one practice journey.
Silver
Bronze
Bronze
For those 15 years of age or older.
6 Months
Averaging at least one hour per week each. Plus an extra 6 months in one of either Service, Skills, or Physical Recreation sections as the ‘Major’ section if Bronze Award not previously completed.
3 days/2 nights
Plus training and at least one practice journey.
Gold
Bronze
Gold
For those 16 years of age or older.
12 Months
Averaging at least one hour per week each. Plus an extra 12 months in one of either Service, Skills, or Physical Recreation sections as the ‘Major’ section if Silver Award not previously completed.
4 days/3 nights
Plus training and at least one practice journey.