DofE Bronze (4-Day) Walking Expedition
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Come and explore how we deliver outstanding Bronze DofE Expeditions that help your students grow in confidence.
With years of experience in working with young people in the outdoors, logistics and planning that have been fine tuned for over 3 decades and an experienced team of instructors to lead the way, you can leave your DofE Expeditions in our capable hands.
Overview
The 4-day DofE Bronze Expedition package is delivered as locally as possible to your school or organisation. It includes 2 days of structured DofE Bronze training and navigation training walk, all centred around preparing students for their 2-day Qualifying Bronze Expedition.
This is delivered by highly qualified and experienced instructors and assessors who have helped us secure a successful delivery track record with schools nationwide.
Itinerary - Day by Day
Did you know? To support accessibility for more young people, the Duke of Edinburgh Award has adjusted some of its Bronze Expedition requirements.
Participants no longer need to complete a Practice Expedition. As a result, we are able to offer our 4-day programme, meeting all DofE Award criteria, which provides 2 days of intensive training, followed by a 2-day Qualifying Expedition.
Training: 2-days
One day of in-school training, following the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award framework. With a focus on preparation for the Bronze Expedition, students will learn essential skills such as route planning and campcraft.
Working as a team, day 2 will put the practical skills learnt to good use as students head into the outdoors on a training walk - in an area close to your school’s location and supervised by our instructors.
Qualifying: 2-days
Expedition day! Two days following an Expedition route, planned and navigated by their team, with 1 night of camping. Remotely supervised and assessed by our DofE-qualified instructors, with a full debrief for each group on completion of their Bronze Expedition.
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Our Services
- Indoor training facility. Offering a great area for training and preparations, regardless of the weather.
- Comprehensive training. Covering all aspects of the DofE syllabus.
- Supervision by highly qualified staff. Ensuring your safety throughout the expedition.
- DofE Accredited Assessors. For the Qualifying Expedition only - helping you feel relaxed and encourage you towards completing your expedition.
- Personalised Report. Highlighting areas of improvement, recommendations and achievements during the expedition process.
You Will 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.
- Recruiting your students to sign up to their Expedition to fulfill their DofE Award. We can assist with information on how to do this.
- Complete any in-house administration within your organisation to authorise the Expedition.
- Keep in touch with participants to distribute information and ensure they are registered with DofE for the Bronze Award.
- Transport to/from the Expedition venue. Our expedition locations are chosen for their ease of access via public transport. 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. They must attend the Expedition to ensure pastoral care for the participants.
Resources
You can also view our fantastic library of resources for more useful blogs, expert advice and YouTube videos to share in your classrooms and with your students and parents.
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Enquire Now
We are always happy to talk through your requirements. Why not drop us a line or give the office a call to chat? 01768 800212
NOTE: Schools and VAT registered organisations are able to reclaim the VAT.
