DofE in action at EDUCAnet Praha 6.- 8. 06. 2016 POSAZAVI - Bronz and Silver level

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a challenge all the time. It was on our expedition too... Aside from that, it's also one of the most enjoyable things you have ever done, gives you great motivation to get up off the sofa and live life, and is a fantastic way to make some of the best friends.
In a nutshell, to complete the Award you have to undertake a variety of activities comprising one from each of five separate categories over a period of time.

Aim of the expedition

To develop initiative and a sense of adventure and discovery, by planning, training for and completing an adventurous journey as part of a team.

Achieving your Award is an adventure from beginning to end and this section can give you some of your most memorable experiences!

With a team, we planned an aim for our expedition, decided the location and did lots of training to make sure we´re fully prepared and know what we’re doing!  We worked  as a team to organise all of this and helped to plan our expedition. 

The whole experience  gave us laughs, arguments, joy and frustration along the way.  But, in the end, we had better team and leadership skills, not to mention bags more confidence and a rucksack full of great memories!

Benefits

Gain an appreciation of and respect for the outdoor environment.

Learn the value of sharing responsibility for success.

Learn the importance of attention to detail and organisational ability.

Develop and demonstrate enterprise and imagination.

Become more self-reliant.

Become more able to overcome challenges.

Recognise the needs and strengths of others.

Improve decision-making skills and the ability to accept consequences.

Gain skills to reflect on personal performance.