Duke Of Edinburgh’s Award
Quick Links: Register for DofE / Register your Expedition
Welcome to the new home of Hampshire Scout's Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a programme of challenges for young people aged 14-25. There are three levels (Bronze 14+, Silver 15+ & Gold 16+) and four common sections (Volunteering, Physical, Skill and Expedition) with an additional residential project at Gold Level.
There is a wealth of information and resources on this site – please use the information links to find out more.
If you have any queries, please email Mike Baxter, ACC (DofE & QSA)
Latest News
C4RFEST United Volunteers Wanted
22nd March 2020
August Bank Holiday Weekend, Thursday 27th August – Monday 31st August 2020 Venue: Laverstoke Park Farm , Overton, Hampshire, RG25 3DR We have been asked again this year to support Children In Needs CarFest and are looking for volunteers to join our team supporting... Read More
Open Gold and Queen’s Scout Award expedition 2020
16th October 2019
Hampshire Open Gold is open to all members of the Scout Movement – Explorers, Network, Young Leaders and Leaders. Our Open Gold / QSA programme is designed for Explorers and Scout Network members aged 16-25 to complete the Expedition section of their Gold DofE... Read More
Joe Doherty – First Scout to Ski to the Scout Pole and Kite-Ski Back
24th January 2019
After 2044 km and 61 days, Joe Doherty reached the end of his Antarctic expedition, having skied from the Messner Start to the South Pole and kite-skied back to Hercules Inlet. This is an awesome achievement, and our congratulations go to Joe and to... Read More
Queen’s Scout Award Quick Guide
12th April 2016
The Queen’s Scout Award is the highest award in Scouting, linked closely to the Gold DofE. This revised 2016 quick guide summarises the old and new requirements alongside each other to help participants gain their award.Read More
Scouts of the World Award – Residential “Discovery”
18th March 2016
The Scouts of the World Award (SOWA) is an award specifically for Network members. The award is available to scouts of many countries, and in the UK it is specifically for network members aged 18-25. More information, requirements and how to get involved can be found at: www.members.scouts.org.uk/sowa All participants must... Read More
Youth Activity and Expedition Grant
31st August 2012
Below are links to all a youth member needs to apply for an Activity/Expedition Grant.Read More