Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
& Queen's Scout Award
In 2008 we will be offering the opportunity to complete the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze, Silver and Gold Award in the District. There will be a number of training sessions which will be held at Mill Lane Scouting Centre in Wombourne on Saturdays during 2008 which will cover practical skills required for the expedition such as map reading/compass work, tent pitching, and basic first aid. You will also be receiving guidance on the three other sections required for bronze and Silver.
Programme
The Sections involve:
Service (helping people in the community)
Skills (covering almost any hobby, skill or interest)
Physical Recreation (sport, dance or fitness)
Expeditions
Residentials (Gold/QSA only)
It would usually take a participant between 6-12 months to complete a Bronze Award, 12months to complete your silver and 18 months for Gold.
Benefits
The Award is widely recognised by employers and people involved in education. Some of the benefits to young people include developing self-confidence and self-reliance; gaining a sense of achievement and a sense of responsibility; discovering new skills, interests and talents and developing leadership skills and abilities. You will also discover exciting opportunities; make new friends; experience teamwork, problem-solving and decision-making; increase their motivation; enhance their self-esteem and develop their communication skills. You will also, of course, have fun!
Scouting Links
The Bronze and Silver Awards will form the basis of your Platinum & Diamond awards. Participants who complete Gold can also use the award towards gaining their Queen's Scout Award.
Costs
The cost for you to complete the award will be kept to a minimum. Initially, you will need to purchase a record book priced at £11.00. This will contain all the information needed to complete the award along with a membership card which entitles the holder to various Discounts.
The cost of the bronze expeditions (1 practice, 1 assessed) will be approximately £20 each. The cost of the Silver expeditions (1 practice, 1 assessed) will be approximately £30 each. This is to cover camp fees, equipment and transport.
Although some equipment can be supplied it is recommended for your comfort that you purchase a pair of good quality walking boots and maybe a lightweight sleeping bag. All registered participants receive 20% discount at Millets.
How to apply
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Enrolment Form |
To register for the award download and complete an enrolment form and return it together with £11.00 (£16.50 for Gold) for the record book. Cheques payable to ‘3rd Wombourne Methodist. Please hand the form and payment to either your section leader or post it to:
W-ton South D of E
1 Shawbury Grove
Perton
Wolverhampton
WV6 7LR
Dates for your diary
Bronze
Training Day 1: Saturday 8 th March, 10am-3pm (MLSC)
Practice Walk: Sunday 9 th March, 10am-4pm (Wombourne)
Training Day 2: Saturday 19 th April
Practice: 12 th – 13 th July (Beaudesert)
Expedition: 20 th – 21 st September (Stokesbarn)
Silver
Training Day 1: Saturday 8 th March, 10am-3pm (MLSC)
Practice Walk: Sunday 9 th March 10am – 4pm (Wombourne)
Practice: 12 th – 13 th July (Beaudesert)
Training Day 2: Saturday 11 th October (MLSC)
Expedition: 25 th-27 th October (Long Mynd)
Gold/QSA
Expedition to Morocco in 2009. Details to follow. Please contact ASAP if interested.
Contacts:
| Stuart Playford | stu@3rdwombourne.net | Mob: 07801 959280 | 01902 742478 |
| Ian Taylor | ian@3rdwombourne.net | Mob: 07766255446 |
More info