About us… Specialise in delivering DofE training and expeditions

About us... Licences DofE Approved Activity Provider AALA Insurance Fully Insured – £5 million liability Instructors Qualified and Experienced First Aid Enhanced Disclosures from DBS (formerly CRB) DofE Accredited Assessors

We can’t say enough good things about our fantastic team…

Aim of the DofE Expedition Section To inspire young people to develop initiative and a sense of adventure and discovery, by planning, training for and completing an adventurous journey as part of a team. Benefits sharing responsibility, teamwork, leadership, self-reliance, overcome challenges, decision-making, manage risk, learn new skills.

Important Life Skills LEADERSHIP INDEPENDENCE SELF CONFIDENCE POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE DETERMINATION SELF MANAGEMENT IN TRICKY STIUTATIONS MANAGE RISK OVERCOMING CHALLENGES SELF RELIANCE DECISION MAKING TEAM WORK

Your own physical effort Unaccompanied and self-sufficient. In a team of between 4 and 7 people (though 6 is the magic number!) Training and practice expeditions. Camp Properly equipped Cook and eat a substantial meal each day Aim and presentation DofE Expedition - 20 conditions

20 Training Preparation and Planning Assessed qualifying expedition & debrief Presentation Practice expedition The Expedition Process

Oakgrove School Bronze Expeditions 2016 Saturday 10 th Sept Pre-expedition training day - School Sat 24 th – Sun 25 th Sept Practice Expedition – Nr School Sat 8 th – Sun 9 th Oct Qualifying Expedition – Nr School Attendance is compulsory. Attendance isn’t enough. You need to successfully complete each section.

Where? Local Countryside

What’s Included? Training and Supervision from our instructors DofE Accredited Assessors for qualifying expeditions Campsite fees Use of our Group Kit

Group Kit Tents Stoves, Pans and Fuel Maps Group First Aid Kits Group Shelters

Trackers

What do you need to provide? Personal Equipment Food

Walking Boots

Not Walking Boots

Waterproofs Both a waterproof jacket AND trousers are essential They MUST be waterproof! Taped seams – to stop water leaking through Jackets MUST have a hood

Rucksacks Correct size 60 – 65 litres COMFORTABLE

Mobile Phones Yes – for your safety! Fully charged but switched off – only for emergencies In suitable waterproof bag – don’t rely on jacket pockets!

Medical Conditions

Blisters, Sore Feet, Knackered, Hungry, Thirsty, Soaking – Achievement! Blisters, Exhausted, Emotional, Aching, Cold, Wet, Lost, Out of your Comfort Zone. Best thing ever!

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