THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD (BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD)
The DofE is the world’s leading youth achievement award, giving millions of 14 to 24-year-olds the opportunity to be the very best they can be.
Action4Youth and The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Action4Youth is proud to be an Approved Activity Provider for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, delivering high-quality Bronze, Silver and Gold expeditions for schools across Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and the wider region. With a team of experienced leaders, outdoor specialists and assessors, we help schools bring the DofE to life through safe, expertly run and inspiring expeditions.
We offer fully supported packages for schools and education providers, tailored to your requirements. Whether you’re launching DofE for the first time or expanding an existing offer, we’ll help deliver a seamless and memorable experience for your students.
We do support a small number of young people who are not able to complete their DofE through school so if this applies to you, you can sign up for an expedition below.
The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
The Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award is a fun, life-changing experience and an opportunity to discover new interests and talents. DofE Bronze is for young people aged 14+ years. If you aren’t 14 yet but are in the school year in which your peer group turn 14, you may be able to start a Bronze DofE programme.
The Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award
The Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award, like the Bronze award is a fun programme, where young people can make friends, improve their self-esteem and build confidence. DofE Silver is for young people aged 15+ years. If you aren’t 15 yet but are in the school year in which your peer group turn 15, you may be able to start a Silver DofE programme.
The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award is for young people 16+ who can gain essential skills and attributes for work and life such as resilience, problem-solving, team-working, communication and drive, enhancing CVs for university and job applications.
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2025 Bronze Expedition Programme Dates
| PACKAGE | ACTIVITY | DATE | TOTAL COST | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRONZE EXPEDITION FOR WADDESDON SCHOOL PUPILS | Training/Practice - Milton Keynes | 23 - 30 March 2025 | - | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 17 - 18 May 2025 | |||
| BRONZE EXPEDITION FOR WEBBER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL PUPILS | Training/Practice - Milton Keynes | 29 - 30 March 2025 | - | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 17 - 18 May 2025 | |||
| BRONZE OPEN 1 | Training/Practice - Milton Keynes | 12 - 13 April 2025 | £160 | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 24 - 25 May 2025 | |||
| REDUCED MOBILITY BRONZE | Qualifier - Milton Keynes | 3 - 4 May 2025 | £160 | Register Here |
| BRONZE OPEN 2 | Training/Practice - Milton Keynes | 21 - 22 June 2025 | £160 | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 12 - 13 July 2025 | |||
| BRONZE OPEN 3 | Training/Practice - Milton Keynes | 2 - 3 August 2025 | £160 | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 25 - 26 August 2025 |
All prices are subject to VAT at the current rate, where applicable.
2025 Silver Expedition Programme Dates
| PACKAGE | ACTIVITY | DATE | TOTAL COST | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL LATIN SILVER | Training & Practice | 14 - 16 March 2025 | - | Register Here |
| Qualifier | 2-4 May 2025 | |||
| WEBBER SILVER | Training & Practice | 21 - 23 March 2025 | - | Register Here |
| Qualifier | 29-31 May 2025 | |||
| WADDESDON SILVER | Training & Practice - Milton Keynes | 21 - 23 March 2025 | - | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 29-31 May 2025 | |||
| WAT19 SILVER EXPEDITION | Training & Practice | 6 - 8 April 2025 | - | Register Here |
| Qualifier |
13 - 15 April 2025 or 23 - 25 July 2025 |
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| SILVER OPEN 1 | Training & Practice - Milton Keynes | 22 - 24 April 2025 | £250 | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 23 - 25 July 2025 | |||
| SILVER OPEN 2 | Training & Practice - Milton Keynes | 4 - 6 August 2025 | £250 | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 23 - 25 August 2025 | |||
| SILVER OPEN 1 EXPEDITION ONLY | Training/Practice - Milton Keynes | 22 - 24 April 2025 | £140 | Register Here |
| SILVER OPEN 1 EXPEDITION ONLY | Qualifier - Chilterns | 23 - 25 July 2025 | £140 | Register Here |
| SILVER OPEN 2 EXPEDITION ONLY | Training/Practice - Milton Keynes | 4 - 6 August 2025 | £140 | Register Here |
| SILVER OPEN 2 EXPEDITION ONLY | Qualifier - Chilterns | 23 - 25 August 2025 | £140 | Register Here |
| WALTON HIGH SILVER QUALIFIER | Qualifier - Chilterns | 24 - 26 September 2025 | - | Register Here |
All prices are subject to VAT at the current rate, where applicable.
2025 Gold Expedition Programme Dates
| PACKAGE | ACTIVITY | DATE | TOTAL COST | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDGBARROW CANOE GOLD | Training | 20 - 23 March 2025 | - | Register Here |
| Qualifier | 14 - 17 July 2025 | |||
| WADDESDON GOLD | Register Here | |||
| GOLD OPEN 1 TRAINING | Training - Peak District | 7 - 10 April 2025 | £240 | Register Here |
| GOLD OPEN 1 QUALIFIER | Qualifier - Snowdonia | 28 - 31 July 2025 | £240 | Register Here |
| GOLD OPEN 2 TRAINING | Training - Peak District | 25 - 28 August 2025 | £240 | Register Here |
| GOLD OPEN 2 QUALIFIER | Qualifier - Brecon Beacons | 27 - 30 October 2025 | £240 | Register Here |
All prices are subject to VAT at the current rate, where applicable.
More dates announced soon.
Action4Youth Duke of Edinburgh's Award
We are the Approved Activity Provider running expeditions at all 3 award levels
Why do The Duke of Edinburgh's Award?
The Duke of Edinburgh programme gives young people aged 14-24, the opportunity to develop themselves in scenarios they would not normally experience. The fun but challenging expeditions take young people out of their comfort zones, whilst building confidence, teamwork, life skills and friendships.
- A huge amount of fun
- Develop and nurture your teamwork skills
- Develop essential life skills including communication, decision-making, problem-solving and creative thinking
- Create new and lasting friendships
- Increase your self confidence
- Break personal barriers to experience new heights to your own skills, talent and endurance
- Great for your CV and UCAS form
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Available downloads
Click on the links below to download essential DofE resources.
Contact The Caldecotte Xperience
- Office opening: 09:00-17:00
- Centre operates: 09:00-20:00
The Caldecotte Xperience
George Amey Centre
Simpson
Milton Keynes
MK63AG
- caldecotte@action4youth.org
- 0300 003 0998
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