Residential Experience

(Gold Award only)

Why this is part of the Award

This section encourages experiences through some form of purposeful enterprise with others in a residential setting.

What do I have to do?

You will normally have a briefing or some training before or during the residential period so that you are able to contribute fully and derive full benefit from the experience. You then undertake a shared activity or specific course in a residential setting away from home and in an unfamiliar environment.

What do I get out of it?

The residential is an opportunity to meet new people in an unfamiliar environment, work as part of a team and develop new skills.

For a more information on opportunities for Residential experiences, see the Residential Project page of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award website.

Last Updated: 03 September 08,
Review Date: 20 September 2005