The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Young Canadians Challenge
Contact: Tirian Eynon
Phone: (403) 237-7476
Fax: (403) 269-7826
#111, 4515 Bow Trail SW, Calgary, AB T3C 2G3
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is an international program founded by H. R. H.
Prince Phillip in 1956. The award came to Canada in 1963 and was
introduced to Alberta in 1970. In the 40 years we have been active in
Alberta we have assisted thousands of youth achieve an Award level. We
have a current registration of close to 5,000 young people between the ages of
14 & 25.
The Award concept is one of individual challenge. It presents to young
people a balanced, non-competitive program of voluntary activities, which
encourages personal discovery and growth, self-reliance, perseverance, responsibility
to themselves and service to the community. There are three levels of
Awards, Bronze (for those over 14), Silver (for those over 15) and Gold (for
those over 16). At each Award Level achievers are required to participate
in four mandatory activities; community service, physical recreation, skill
development and undertake an expedition or exploration. Upon proper
recording and verification of activities we present Certificates and Pins to
honor individual achievements.
Programs are suitable for the following age groups:
Pathfinders, Senior
Branches
Available at the Guide Centre:
ERP (not yet) copy of Insurance (not yet)
