THE AWARDS
At Hexnet our aim is to help the Hallam Explorers and Network members achieve the prestigious King's Scout Award.
Along the way the members will also earn their Duke of Edinburgh's Award as this then forms part of the King's Scout and Chief Scout's Awards.
You can start working towards the awards from the age of 14 up until 25, as long as you meet the minimum age for each award level.
Please note that you cannot only do your DofE at Hexnet, and that you also have to be active within Scouts during your time at Hexnet.
Chief Scout's Platinum Award
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Hold Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
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Be a member of Explorers/Network for 6 months
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Complete 6 nights away, 4 of which must be camping
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Complete 2 activities from the International, Community & Values list
Chief Scout's Diamond Award
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Hold Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
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Be a member of Explorers/Network for 12 months
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Complete 12 nights away, 8 of which must be camping
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Complete 4 activities from the International, Community & Values list
If you completed Chief Scout’s Platinum Award:
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Your membership, nights away and ICV activities are carried forward to this level.
King's Scout
Award
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Hold Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
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Be a member of Explorers/Network for 18 months
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Complete 18 nights away, 12 of which must be camping
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Complete a total of 6 activities from the International, Community & Values list
If you completed Chief Scout’s Platinum/Diamond Award:
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Your nights away, membership and ICV activities are carried forward to this level.
Bronze
DofE Award
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Age 14+ (Y10)
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Volunteering section: 3 months
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Physical section: 3 months
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Skills section: 3 months
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Expedition: 2 days/1 night
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You also have to do 3 more months in one of the Volunteering, Physical or Skills sections.
Silver
DofE Award
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Age 15+ (Y11)
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Volunteering section: 6 months
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Physical and Skills sections: One section for 6 months and the other section for 3 months
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Expedition: 3 days/2 nights
If you didn’t do Bronze:
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You must undertake a further 6 months in either the Volunteering or the longer of the Physical or Skills sections.
Gold
DofE Award
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Ages 16 to 25 (Y12)
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Volunteering section: 12 months
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Physical and Skills sections: One section for 12 months and the other section for 6 months
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Expedition: 4 days/3 nights
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Residential: Undertake a shared activity in a residential setting away from home for 5 days and 4 nights
If you didn’t do Silver:
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You must undertake a further 6 months in either the Volunteering or the longer of the Physical or Skills sections.