Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award

Adventure. Confidence. Community.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is about more than completing an award. It is about trying something new, discovering what you're capable of and building confidence along the way.

At Black Girls Hike UK, we've created a DofE experience that combines the structure and challenge of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award with the community, encouragement and outdoor experiences that BGH is known for.

Whether you've never been camping before, aren't sure how to read a map, or simply want to try something different, you don't need to be an experienced hiker to take part.

We'll help you learn the skills you need, support you throughout your journey and give you the opportunity to experience the outdoors in a welcoming and supportive environment.

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Bronze Award | Young people aged 14+ | Manchester & Greater Manchester

Why BGH offers DofE

The outdoors should be a place where every young person feels that they belong.

Black Girls Hike UK was created to help more Black people experience the outdoors, build confidence and find community in outdoor spaces.

Our DofE programme brings that mission to young people.

We particularly want to create opportunities for young people from communities that have traditionally been underrepresented in outdoor spaces and may not always have access to hiking, camping, outdoor skills or adventure experiences.

For us, DofE isn't simply about getting a certificate.

It's about a young person discovering that they can navigate.

That they can pitch a tent.

That they can spend a night outdoors.

That they can work through something that initially feels difficult.

And that there is a community around them cheering them on.

This is DofE — the BGH way.

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a personal development programme that encourages young people to develop skills, get active, volunteer and experience adventure.

At Bronze level, you'll work towards four sections:

Volunteering
Physical
Skills
Expedition

You choose activities that interest you and set goals that are right for you.

There isn't one single way to complete your DofE.

Your Award is your journey.

Want to find out more, register your interest here.

Ready to enrol, apply now.

What is the Duke of Edinburgh's Award?

The four sections

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Volunteering

Give something back.

Use your time to support a charity, community organisation, environmental project or another cause that matters to you.

Volunteering gives you the opportunity to make a positive contribution while developing new skills and experiences.

Minimum commitment: 3 months

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Expedition

Your outdoor adventure.

The expedition is where everything you've learned comes together.

You'll learn how to navigate, plan a route, carry your equipment, prepare food, camp overnight and work as part of a team.

Your Bronze expedition takes place over 2 days and 1 night, with your team travelling through the countryside and completing your planned expedition aim.

Don't worry if you've never done any of this before.

We'll teach you.

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Physical

Get active.

Choose a physical activity that challenges you and helps you become fitter, stronger or more confident.

It could be a sport, dance, fitness, swimming, running, cycling or another activity that gets you moving.