2. About us… Specialise in delivering DofE training and expeditions

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. Minimum 7 hours of activity each day Further to walk ~18km 3 days Tougher terrain Step up to Silver

7. 20 Training Saturday 11 th June at School Assessed qualifying expedition & debrief Friday 22 nd – Sunday 24 th July Presentation Back at school Practice expedition Friday 1 st – Sunday 3 rd July The Expedition Process Preparation and Planning In your own time

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

9. Cost £350pp + enrolment fee Deposit - £50 due by 11 th December Balance payment - £300 due by 15 th April Payments are non-refundable Insurance is recommended.

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

11. Group Kit Tents

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

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

19. What do you need to provide? Personal Equipment Food

21. Walking Boots

22. Not Walking Boots

23. 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

24. Rucksacks Correct size 60 – 65 litres COMFORTABLE

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

26. Where? Peak District

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

36. What next?

37. Calendar Clashes

38. Medical Conditions

39. What next? Keep in touch Check out our website www.azexpeditions.com A to Z Expeditions @AtoZExpeditions Get fit and break in your boots Sign up