About us… Specialise in delivering DofE training and expeditions

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

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. What do you want to get out of it? Fun!

Your own physical effort Unaccompanied and self-sufficient. In a team of between 4 and 7 people for walking expeditions. Training and practice expeditions. Camp Properly equipped Cook and eat a substantial meal each day Aim and presentation DofE Expedition - 20 conditions

20 Training Saturday 12 th September – at school Assessed qualifying expedition & debrief Saturday 10 th – Sunday 11 th October Presentation Back at school Practice expedition Saturday 26 th – Sunday 27 th September The Expedition Process Preparation and Planning In your own time

Your expedition programme is a progression Attendance at each section is compulsory. Attendance isn’t enough. You need to successfully complete each section.

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

Group Kit Tents

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

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!

Where?

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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