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The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award empowers young people, ages 14 to 24, to give back to their communities, explore their interests and passions, commit to their health and wellness, and gain an appreciation for the natural environment. With guidance from Award Leaders and assessors, young Canadians are given a supportive, non-competitive youth development platform that deepens self-awareness, builds confidence, and broadens skills and experience to further their growth as active, responsible citizens.
Our Division supports over 18,000 young people in their journeys to set and achieve goals and to become the best versions of themselves. Find out more about the Award and its phenomenal impacts for young people and your community.
2018 Impact Report
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Award Leaders guide and mentor young people through their Awards, helping the newest generation become committed citizens of the world. Are you interested in bringing the Award to the young people you work with? Find out more about the role of an Award Leader and check out our Award Leader Resources.
Looking for more information? Check out our Duke of Ed information sessions and training schedule for Award Leaders here.
Ready to start a new Award Unit or sign up as an Award Leader visit the Online Record Book
Taking on the Award challenge? Find resources to Start, Do, and Get your Award! Click here for Participant Resources.
Ready to start your Award? Register now on the Online Record Book!
To keep up with newsletters, Award ceremonies and more, make sure to keep your email and other contact information up to date on your ORB account.
Questions about Ceremonies? Check out our Ceremony Page!
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If you cannot find the information you need, please contact our office– we are here to help! There is no question too big or too small.
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award challenges young people to develop the character, skills and confidence they need to improve themselves and their communities, by encouraging them to step outside their comfort zone and build positive habits that they will take with them for the rest of their lives.
LET'S DO THIS!
The Award is about individual challenge and developing a sense of commitment. With guidance from Award Leaders, Assessors and other Award volunteers, you are encouraged to examine your interests, abilities, and ambitions, then set challenges for yourself in the four different sections of the Award. These challenges become the goals you aspire to reach and require persistence and determination to achieve.
Through the Award, you can be empowered with not just the confidence but the desire to create meaningful change, to find your purpose, passion and place in the world.
Why do the Award? - How participating in the Award can help you!
Who can do the Award? - Is the Award right for you?
Start the Award– Requirements and registration information to start your Award.
Do the Award– Everything you need to know about how to do your Award, from picking assessors to planning your Adventurous Journey, and everything in between!
For more Duke of Ed related resources take a look at the Participant Resource Page.
You can find more information about each section of the Award here. One of the best resources for Participants is our Participant Handbook (provided by your Award Leader after registration). It has all of the information you need to plan your Award.
Cadets, Guides and Scouts! Did you know that your some of your activities can count for the Duke of Ed? Talk to your unit or squadron leader and check out some of our resources for Army Cadet, Air Cadets, Sea Cadets, and Junior Rangers.?
Are you feeling overwhelmed by your Award? Don’t worry, you got this! Click here for 10 tips to help you move through your Duke of Ed! You can also reach out to your Award Leader or Ontario division staff to connect, ask questions and get the support you need.
Have a Linkedin account? Learn how to add the Duke of Ed to your profile here.
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We strive to keep everyone up to date with Online Record Book tips and tricks, Award events and anything else pertaining to the Award.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
ONGOING EVENTS
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PAST EVENTS
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We would like to thank all of our donors who continue to support The
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Ontario. Without your generous
donations, we would not be able to make a difference in the lives of Canadian
youth.
Sponsorships and Projects:
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Together we can Empower Ontario Youth
“Thank you for making experiences and programs like this possible. It has pushed me to be able to set goals and work twice as hard to accomplish them." Gemma - Silver Award Participant
Donations like yours provide The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award in Ontario with the funds required to ensure that all young people across the country regardless of social, economic or geographical background, have the opportunity to participate in the Award.
It is thanks to the ongoing generosity of corporate and private donors, foundations and service organizations, that the Award is able to provide the support to priority communities in Ontario, ensuring that leaders and volunteers are well trained, who in turn can support Participants as they set their own goals and work towards achieving them in a safe and supportive environment.
Welcome to the Duke of Ed Ontario Alumni page!
You can find Alumni resources, news, events, and volunteer opportunities
here!
You should be incredibly proud of your recent achievement! This
page will provide you with information on how you can continue to stay
involved with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Ontario. We are excited to invite you to continue to stay involved with this amazing Award initiative, we hope you will help us bring this experience to all young people in Canada!
A MESSAGE FROM THE ONTARIO AWARD ACHIEVERS ASSOCIATION
Congratulations on your Award achievement! As you embark on the
next phase of your life, we hope the foundation you built throughout the award
will equip you with the leadership skills and confidence to be world ready.
We
wanted to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves – Augusta
White and Erin
Maitland – Co-chairs of the Ontario Awards Achievers Association and Ontario
Board Members. As Bronze, Silver and Gold award achievers we were attracted to
supporting the award after completion given we had such life changing
experiences as participants. We would love grow our powerful community of
Achievers who are looking to stay connected with the award and wanted to share
more about how you can get involved!
Our goals for the Ontario Award Achievers Association are to:
- Connect Alumni back to the Award
- Grow and Strengthen the Alumni Community
- Support Your next Development Journey
- Build a Community of Advocates, Supporters and Donors
- Expand our Regional Presence
Some things you can expect after joining the Ontario Award
Achievers Association include:
- Exposure to networking, volunteering and personal and professional development opportunities
- The chance to give back to the Award program and support current achievers
- The opportunity to connect with other achievers and share experiences together
- Social
events and fun! ?
If
you are interested in getting involved, connect with us and other Achievers
through our social networks:
Please
reach out if you are curious about learning more or have any questions. We are
excited for your involvement!
Warmest regards,
The Ontario Award Achievers
Association
ALUMNI RESOURCES:
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The Adventurous Journey
The Adventurous Journey is all about getting out and going on an expedition or exploration in an unfamiliar and challenging environment with a clear purpose. More than any other section of the Award, the Adventurous Journey is about teamwork and social connection with both the team members who will undertake the journey and also the volunteers who instruct, supervise and assess the journey. For more information on the Adventurous Journey requirements, please visit click here.
Check out these activity options and providers in Ontario (if you haven’t been able to complete your Journey through your own Award Unit). Trained Activity Providers listed on the Directory are organizations that have been subject to a check by the Provincial Office.
What does being a Trained Activity Provider (TAP) mean
Directory
About the Trained Activity Provider
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Bursary
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Toronto
Brigantine Inc. is a charitable organization dedicated to building leadership,
self- efficacy, and self-esteem in youth 13-18 through sail training in our
overnight camp-style Tall Ship adventures onboard the TS Playfair. This is accomplished through
the peer-to-peer delivery of challenging programs aboard our
traditionally-rigged vessels, with a focus on safety and the creation of
positive and memorable experiences onboard. TBI
also, endeavors to foster learning and the development of practical skills, the
adoption of environmentally sustainable practices, and an appreciation of the
rich marine heritage of the Great Lakes.
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Voyageur Quest is an Algonquin Park adventure tour operator
specializing in all-inclusive fully guided adventures in all 4 seasons since
1991. From Algonquin Park's northwest corner, Voyageur Quest (
VQ) operates canoe trips, winter expeditions, cabin based adventures, and
private tailor-made adventures ranging from 3 to 14 days.
VQ operates both scheduled and tailor-made Duke of Edinburgh's
International Award Qualifying Gold, Silver and Bronze expeditions trips for
schools or groups.
Our home base is Algonquin Park Access # 1 where our team of wilderness guides,
cooks, instructors, and support personnel work 365 days/year delivering
high-quality adventures. It cannot be emphasized enough that a year-round
operation supports outstanding outdoor skill and outdoor education development
in our staff. Our Instructors and guides gain seasons of experience with
the terrain, in varying conditions, with hundreds of participants - as such
their ability to assess and manage risk is exceptional. Our wilderness
service has been awarded "Best in Canada" by the Canadian Tourism
Commission for many years. VQ owns and operates 5 Algonquin properties, and a
full-service guided canoe trip and outfitter operation. Algonquin Park is
literally our back yard. We've been hosting guests from around the world,
every day, in all 4 seasons, for 29 years - that's our commitment and
experience in delivering high-quality wilderness education and service.
Links to Trips:
Winter Expeditions (Bronze, Silver and Gold)
Summer Expedition (Bronze, Silver and Gold)
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Participants or their parent/guardian must first have the approval of their Award Centre/Award Leader before booking with a Trained Activity Provider, regardless of whether or not the organization is included in this Directory. When booking an activity such as an expedition, the Award Centre and in turn the Participant/parent/guardian is responsible for evaluating the health and safety, and suitability of the activity being provided as it is a private contract with the Trained Activity Provider.