Essex DofE Award Programme
Essex DofE Award Programme Information - In-person and virtual option
DofE can be a game-changer - raising your self-esteem, aspirations and opening doors to employment! Essex DofE is here to inspire, engage and motivate you through your award.
Start your DofE award at any point in the year and make connections and friends outside of your school. And there's no restrictions as to when or where you can join. We run the bronze, silver and gold award.
Essex DofE Programme
Our Essex DofE Programme focuses on getting started with the award, how participants navigate their way through the four award sections, and practical expedition training.
You can get started on your award straight away. The booking confirmation email outlines how you can begin so you don't need to wait until your sessions begin to make a start. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Option 1: Youth-centre based training - Brentwood, Chelmsford or Colchester
Participants can register at any time and begin working towards their physical, skill and volunteering sections immediately. For the expedition section, the next expedition training programme begins in autumn 2023 - the exact dates to be confirmed in Spring 2023. This cohort will join expeditions starting in spring/summer 2024.
Option 2: Virtual training
Participants can register at any time and begin working towards their physical, skill and volunteering sections straight away. For the expedition section, the next virtual training programme will start in autumn 2023 in readiness for the expeditions. This cohort will join expeditions starting in spring/summer 2024.
Current cohort - upcoming route planning sessions
In order to be able to go on expedition, you must attend two route planning sessions. Please attend your registered centre on the following evenings, timings 1900 - 2100
· The Hermit Youth Centre, Shenfield Rd, Brentwood CM15 8AG - Monday 13th and Monday 20th March
· Townhouse Youth Centre, 39-42 E Stockwell St, Colchester CO1 1SS - Monday 13th and Monday 20th March
· Galleywood Youth Centre, Watchouse Rd, Chelmsford CM2 8PT (silver and gold) - Tuesday 14th and Tuesday 21st March
· Galleywood Youth Centre, Watchouse Rd, Chelmsford CM2 8PT (bronze) - Wednesday 15th and Wednesday 22nd March
If you attended Chelmer Gate on a Wednesday, please attend the route planning sessions held at Galleywood on a Wednesday.
Contact us
Ask our friendly DofE Award Team a question at: DofE@essex.gov.uk