To achieve your DofE, you will need to complete four different sections:
Anything that helps the community (e.g.: helping at a care home or running a fundraising project)
Anything that gets you moving … from archery to yoga.
Discover a new skill or develop an existing talent (e.g. playing a musical instrument or learning survival skills)
A two day, one night (for bronze) expedition planned by you, during which you will be totally self-sufficient. You will be trained for this, and will have a practice expedition a few weeks before you are assessed to make sure you are ready
DofE is split into three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. You can start the Bronze in year 9 or can move straight to Silver at 15 or Gold at 16.