Orewa Sea Scouts is now an official Award Unit for the Duke of Ed’s Hillary Award. This means Scouts and Venturers can work towards their Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards through our group, using much of what they’re already doing each week.
The Award is one of New Zealand’s best known youth development programmes, open to anyone aged 14 to 24, and it’s recognised by employers and universities here and overseas.
If you already know what it is…How to Register/ Switch Over
Registration happens online through the Online Record Book:
- Visit www.onlinerecordbook.org.
- Under “Not Registered?”, select Award Participant
- Complete the online registration (note there is a registration fee: $100 for Bronze and Silver, $130 for Gold paid directly to DofE)
If you’re already doing the Award elsewhere and want to switch to Orewa Sea Scouts, email awarddelivery@dofehillary.org.nz and ask to be moved across.
New to it? Here’s the short version
Participants set their own goals across four areas:
- Voluntary Service – Giving back to the community.
- Physical Recreation – Regular physical activity
- Skills – Learning something new or getting better at something you already do.
- Adventurous Journey – Planning and completing an expedition.
Gold Award participants also complete a Residential Project.
The Award is recognised by employers, universities and organisations around the world as evidence of commitment, resilience, leadership and personal growth.
Why do it through Orewa Sea Scouts?
Orewa Sea Scouts provides the perfect, fully integrated pathway to achieve your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Venturer Award, even the King’s Scout Kauri Award! By combining these programmes, you maximise your effort, earning dual recognition. Boom!
Combined “Adventurous Journey” will also reduce expenses drastically.
Interested?
Talk to one of our Venturer Leaders at a night, or get in touch with Michael Ng or Sophy Cui.