The Award Scheme is NOT another youth organisation competing for membership. There is nothing to join. It is a challenge to young people between 14 and 25.
Participants can develop existing interests or try something new.
The activities selected can be group or individual, but should challenge, and broaden existing skills and experience. The scheme is not competitive. Young people can I select their own program and advance at their own rate. For adults the scheme provides an opportunity to help by sharing skills and experience with young people, improving understanding and co-operation between them and younger people. From His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh Young people need to develop those human qualities which allow communities to be friendly and civilised, rather than violent and unscrupulous.