Welcome to home of the Nova Scotia Division of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Young Canadians Challenge .

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Young Canadians Challenge is an exciting self-development Programme available to all young people from 14 to 25 years of age. The Programme equips young people with life skills to make a difference to themselves, their communities and the world. The Programme now reaches over 108 countries, motivating young people to undertake a variety of voluntary and challenging activities.

Sept 21 - 27 is Duke Awareness Week

This week is the launch of Duke Awareness Week. We will be having an official flag raising at Province House at 11:30 am Monday, Sept 22, with the LG and the Minister of Education. The groups are encouraged to follow through in their own communities with the following week-long themes:

• Make it known Monday – Flag raising ceremony at Province House; plan to have a Flag raising ceremony in your community, school, etc. Make Duke flags, banner’s etc., and fly them proudly!
  
  
• Talk it up Tuesday – Plan an information session in your club, school, etc., or maybe visit the younger grades to let them in on the Duke programme too!
  
  
• aWEARness Wednesday – Wear your lanyard and membership card, Award Pin, hat, or clothing with pride, to help us raise awareness.
  
  
• Thank you Thursday – Recognize members of your community (leaders, teachers, assessors, family, etc.) who have supported and helped you to participate in the Award Programme.
  
  
• Fitness Friday – Stay active, and make special effort to take part in a physical recreation this Friday. While you are at it, use your hours towards your Award level!
  
  
• Service Saturday – A great way to give back to your Community; get out and volunteer this Saturday. Plan a park clean-up, or help out a friend; be creative!