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

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. 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

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

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

9. Group Kit Tents

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

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

17. Walking Boots

18. Not Walking Boots

19. 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

20. Rucksacks Correct size 60 – 65 litres COMFORTABLE

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

22. Where?

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

30. 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