DofE Bronze (4-Day) Walking Expedition

Complete Bronze DofE Expedition programme (Training and Qualifying) 

If you’re looking for a reliable Bronze DofE Expedition provider with friendly, knowledgeable and experienced instructors, we can help!  We can deliver your Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Expedition with our 4-day walking programme, designed for schools and youth groups.    

Why choose The Adventure Element Bronze Expedition programme?

We specialise in delivering high quality DofE Expeditions for schools and groups, with a focus on safety, simplicity, stunning outdoor locations, student development and, of course, enjoying the adventure! 

  • Over 30 years of outdoor and DofE Expedition experience 
  • Highly qualified, supportive and experienced instructors and assessors 
  • Proven DofE Expedition delivery track record with schools nationwide 
  • Management, organisation, logistics and administration handled by us 
  • Flexible Expedition delivery, near your school location
4 days
1 nights
From £205 + VAT (Min. Group Size 14)
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Training and navigational walk

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Day 1: In-school training day

Participants will join a number of practical training sessions that cover essential Bronze DofE Expedition team skills. 

  • Route planning, navigation and map skills 
  • Equipment use and rucksack packing 
  • Campcraft (tents, stoves, food prep) 
  • Safety and basic first aid 

Day 2: Navigation training walk

Participants will spend the day with a DofE instructor walking in the outdoors – in an area near your school’s location - learning practical skills and essential navigation techniques. 

At the end of the Expedition Training, there will be time for feedback, a full debrief and a chance for students to ask questions ahead of their Qualifying Expedition.  

Topics covered:

  • Understanding map scales and symbols 
  • Orientating a map and taking a bearing 
  • Using a map to follow a route 
  • Putting navigation techniques into practice 
  • What to do and how to manage emergency procedures 
  • Working as a team 
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Bronze Qualifying Expedition

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Day 1: Qualifying Expedition

Topics covered:

  • Full kit checks on Expedition morning before leaving  
  • Route plan and maps check for 2-day Expedition route 
  • Remote supervision and meet-up points discussed 
  • Review of key navigation and emergency techniques 
  • Head into the hills for a brilliant Bronze Expedition adventure 
  • Camping for 1 evening – tent and camp craft skills 

Day 2: Qualifying Expedition 

  • Ongoing assessment by our qualified DofE assessors 
  • End of Expedition debrief and reporting 

The Bronze Qualifying Expedition will involve ongoing observation and assessment of teams using remote supervision, as well as meeting up in person with our DofE accredited assessors.  GSM trackers are also given to each group as an additional safety measure and means of locating.

Upon completion of the Expedition, there will be a full debrief by the assessing instructors.  This provides an opportunity for reflection, feedback, learnings, achievements and questions.   

A full report is produced for each student, which is to be uploaded to their eDofE account as evidence of the Bronze Expedition Award completion.

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What's included?

Our Bronze Expedition packages are designed to meet all Duke of Edinburgh Award requirements, while keeping delivery simple and cost-effective for schools and groups.

  • Indoor training facility
    An indoor training facility or large group shelters will be available for the first nights of the programme.
  • Use of group equipment
    Tents, Trangia stoves + pans and fuel
    Group first aid kits
    Maps and map cases
    Group shelters
    Coloured rucksack covers
    Water purification tablets
  • Comprehensive training
    Covering all aspects of the DofE syllabus and delivered by our highly experienced and qualified staff.
  • Supervision by highly qualified DofE instructors
    1:1 teams for Training and Practice Expeditions
    1:2 teams for Qualifying Expeditions
    Our highly experienced and qualified DofE instructor team supervise throughout the Expedition.
  • DofE Accredited Assessors
    For the Qualifying Expedition only - they will help participants feel supported and relaxed and encourage them towards completing the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expedition.
  • Camping fees
    Camping will be on a campsite, sometimes with limited facilities.
  • GSM tracking devices
    In addition to our usual comprehensive supervision and safety management systems, we also track each team with GSM trackers. This adds an additional level of safety for the participants. 
  • All administration and logistics.
  • 24 hour emergency back-up.
  • 1 free staff place for every 14 participants

What do you need to arrange?

Our Bronze DofE Expedition package covers almost everything, however, we do require some input, planning and organising from the school or group.

  • Recruitment of as many participants as possible. We can assist with advice and information on how best to do this.
  • Completion of any in-house administration within your organisation to authorise the expedition. 
  • Keep in touch with participants, distribute information and ensure they are registered with DofE for the Bronze Award.
  • Plan and make arrangements for transportation to and from the Expedition venue. This may be a coach or minibus. Some groups arrive by train to keep costs low.
  • We provide 1 free staff place for every 14 participants. The staff member must attend the Expedition to ensure pastoral care for the participants.

Resources

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