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A leading DofE Expedition & Residential Provider.

As a DofE Approved Activity Provider (AAP), we are experts in providing exceptional Expeditions and Residential programmes.

Working with Schools, Groups and Individuals to achieve in their DofE.

The benefits of completing a Duke of Edinburgh’s award expedition are huge. It offers a great opportunity for personal development and growth along with expanding practical skills.

Our DofE award expedition and residential packages and programmes will suit your needs as an individual, school or group. We only provide programmes which are meticulously planned and delivered with professionalism from start to finish.

When a young person takes part in a DofE programme they’ll develop the skills and attitudes they need to become more rounded, confident adults. Qualities that colleges, universities and employers are attracted to. So when a young person pursues their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, they’re investing in their future.

You can expect to see a young person develop in the following areas as they work through their DofE programme:

Self-belief and self-confidence
A sense of identity
Initiative and a sense of responsibility
A real awareness of their strengths
New talents and abilities
The ability to plan and use time effectively
Learning from and giving to others in the community
Forming new friendships
Problem solving, presentation and communication skills
Leadership and teamworking skills.

What DofE services can we offer you?

Take a look at what other people say...

"We have used The Adventure Element for a number of years and they have provided inspiring and professional mountain leaders to aid our young people on their Gold DofE expedition. The team have been fantastic in supporting and communicating with us in addition to providing ideas to enhance our programme. We would not hesitate to recommend".

James Drury
DofE Manager - Scarborough 6th Form College

I wanted to say a massive thank you for such an amazing experience. Your support, knowledge and guidance is fantastic and I definitely would not have survived the week without it! I’m sure it’s not always easy to deal with grumpy and over tired adults, but your time and dedication is really appreciated! I hope to see you again soon.

Christie McLennan
Open Expedition Participant - Duke of Edinburgh's Award

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Posted 1st July

We're good to go!!

Category: Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expeditions & Residentials

We are excited to announce that The Adventure Element will be re-opening as of the 13th July 2020 for DofE Open Expeditions. We have been hard at work redesigning our DofE programmes to ensure we are COVID-Secure. We want to reassure our participants and staff that we are following government and industry COVID-19 guidelines.

Posted 26th June

COVID-19 Update No.4 - We are planning to re-open!

Category: Advice & Guidance

It has been a long few months for us all as we have navigated our way through the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst the pandemic crisis is not over yet, we are excited to announce that we are moving towards re-opening our DofE Open Expeditions from the 13th July.