You need to be 14 to start your Bronze DofE, you need to be at least 14½ to finish it.
The Award comprises:
Volunteering: 3 months
Physical: 3 months
Skill: 3 months
Expedition: planning, training for and complete a 2 day, 1 night expedition
Plus one of either the Volunteering, Physical or Skill sections must be continued for a further 3 months.
ie out of these three sections you choose to do one for 6 months and the other two sections for 3 months.
For more guidance on what can be counted for each section visit www.dofe.org
To sign up and start accumulating your evidence towards the award fill in the form here and return it to Steve Walker.
DofE application form
Chief Scout's Platinum Award
In addition to achieving your Bronze DofE, all you need to do to also get your Platinum Award is:
1) Be a member of Explorer Scouts for at least six months.
2) Complete six nights away as an Explorer Scout of which four must be camping.
3) Complete two activities from the International, Environment and Values list. The two activities should come from different areas.
DofE Bronze Award