DUKE OF EDINBURGH AT THE Y

Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award @ the Y:
At the Y we offer the adventurous journeys component of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award.

Y Outdoors is an accredited provider for the Adventurous Journey segment of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award. We are passionate about delivering safe, and well-organized programmes that engage students and inspire them on their Duke of Ed Journey! Our training days and tramping expeditions are managed in accordance with our standard operating procedures and safety management system, which is independently audited. Our instructors are qualified, passionate and fantastic at what they do.

We cater for both school groups and individual Duke Of Ed participants during our “open journey” holiday and weekends programmes.

For all levels you must complete Training, Practice and Qualifying components
 Bronze:                                                                Silver:                                                              Gold:
Training day prog.                                               Training Day prog.                                         Training Day Prog.
1night practice expedition                                 1night practice expedition                             1night practice expedition
1night qualifier expedition                                2night qualifier expedition                            3night qualifier expedition

Duke of Edinburgh International Award:
By creating opportunities for our young people to learn a new skill (or develop an existing one), get physically active, give service to their communities, and take part in an adventure, the award challenges young people to leave their comfort zones—and that’s when the good stuff happens. They build self-confidence and greater resilience, helping to set them up for success in today’s uncertain world, where they face more challenges than ever.

Open to anyone between the ages of 14-25—regardless of gender, background or ability—young people design their own award programmes, set their own goals and record their own progress.  The only person they compete against is themselves, by challenging their own beliefs about what they can achieve.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award is the world’s leading youth achievement award. Proven to help with job and study prospects, it has transformed the lives of millions of young people since it first began in 1962 … will you—or someone you know—join them?

Gold Residential Project:
Y Outdoors are also pleased to be able to offer Duke of Edinburgh participants the opportunity to complete their Gold Residential Project at Kaitoke Outdoor Education Centre. 

To make a gold residential project booking please enquire directly with our DOE Coordinator: jackson.jessop@ycentral.nz

DUKE OF EDINBURGH PROGRAMMES 2025

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