Duke of Edinburgh's International Award

BC & Yukon Division Office

Record #: KNA0150
Last Modified: 15 Jan 2020
Last Full Update: 15 Jan 2020

Contact Information

Office Phone 1.250.385.4232
Toll Free Phone 1.888.881.7788
Fax 1.250.385.1433
E-Mail bcyk@dukeofed.org
Website https://www.dukeofed.org/bc/division-home
CanadaHelps Donation Page www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-duke-of-edinburghs-award-young-canadians-challenge-brit/
Primary Contact Caley Hartney, Executive Director, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award; Phone: 250.385.4232; Email: chartney@dukeofed.org
Social Media Facebook Facebook: facebook.com/DukeofEdBCYukon
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Description & Services

Service Details - Youth register to participate in a life-changing non-competitive program in which participants set and achieve personal goals for community service, skills, fitness, and adventure. It is a great way to explore new interests and try new challenges they might not have done otherwise, and even stretch their 'comfort zone' 
- Open to all young Canadians age 14-24 years 
- 3 levels: Bronze, ages 14 and up; Silver, ages 15 and up; and Gold, ages 16 and up 
- Participants log their activities towards their S.M.A.R.T goals; 6 months completing the Bronze level, and a year or more on Silver or Gold. 
- Awards must be completed before a participant's 25th birthday 
- Upon completion of an Award Level Youth in BC & Yukon receive two school credits towards their transcripts 
- Ceremonies are held for Silver and Gold and are one of the rare experiences of recognition for young people
Eligibility Ages: 14 year(s) - 25 year(s) 
 
Minimum starting ages: Bronze, age 14; Silver, age 15; and Gold, age 16
How to Apply Visit the website for details - https://www.dukeofed.org/bc/division-home or Visit the Participant page interested youth - https://www.dukeofed.org/bc/participants.

Location

Address & Map 4086 Shelbourne St
Victoria, BC V8N 4P6
Located In Community British Columbia

Other Details

Languages English