IMPORTANT: The Duke of Edinburgh's Award does not endorse any camp sites, activity centres, courses or other opportunities contained within these pages. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award cannot and will not be held responsible for any arrangements, financial or otherwise, concerning participation in any opportunities described here. Participants should check with their Operating Authority to ensure that an opportunity they wish to pursue will count for their Award. There is no guarantee that participation in activities offered by non-DofE Operating Authorities will count towards any part of an Award. The DofE will not take any responsibility for any statements made or from any matter arising from any item printed here, including non-appearance of submitted copy. Whilst every care is taken to ensure that each entry is accurate, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award does not take any responsibility for the omission or errors regarding any entry.
It is the responsibility of the user to ascertain that, where necessary, a provider has an appropriate licence under the Adventure Activities Licensing Regulations. The supervision of expeditions is the responsibility of Operating Authorities.
Organisations which the DofE does endorse and promote as providing programmes which do fulfil all our sectional conditions are called ‘Approved Activity Providers’ or ‘AAPs’. Follow this link to a list of current AAPs: http://www.dofe.org/go/currentaap/
Updated 28 July 2010
Learn the ancient art of fencing: Achieve the Physical section of the Bronze Award. Salle Paul Fencing Club is one of the oldest, and most successful, fencing clubs in the UK. Based at William Ellis School in Kentish Town, London, Salle Paul has developed a course tailored over a three month period to help you achieve the requirements of the Physical Section of your Bronze DofE programme. The course will include:Learning the basics (movement, footwork, weapon grip, en garde position), The simple attack (including learning to attack with a feint), Defence (parry), Counter attack, Fencing against others, competition, Refereeing – an introduction to the rules of fencing, History of fencing, including etiquette, courtesy, honour and control, Equipment – use, care and maintenance of foils, Course booklet including terminology and supporting notes. All Salle Paul coaches are qualified, have been accredited by England Fencing, have a current First Aid certificate, have attended a Child Protection Course and hold a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate issued by British Fencing. The 12 week course, costs £132 which includes all kit, the course booklet, coaching and assessment. Contact Salle Paul for an application form and course dates:
Club Manager, Kasia Wojtkowiak: info@sallepaul.co.uk & mobile 07702 009 416
DofE Liaison Officer, Caroline Woollard: caroline@woollard.eu & mobile 07719 126 520 Or visit our website - www.sallepaul.co.uk
MOUNTAIN BIKING IN KIELDER FOREST WITH PURPLE MOUNTAIN: Purple Mountain is located in Kielder Forest which lies around the shores of Kielder Water in Northumberland. The largest manmade forest in Europe offers a true wilderness experience and a vast array of spectacular mountain bike trails.
There is a wide range of trails, suitable for all mountain bikers, and some of the best single track in the UK. Purple Mountain is ideally placed to kit you out for your Mountain Bike Adventures and has everything you need to get riding including bike hire. We offer Mountain Biking, Skills Courses and bike maintenance - all tailored to the DofE, including 2 and 3 day programmes for the Silver and Gold Awards. For more information and pricing structure call Susan on 01434 250532 or email kielder@purplemountain.co.uk www.purplemountain.co.uk/kielder
FREE SWIMMING FOR UNDER 16s: The government is giving 20 million people the chance to swim for free in pools the length and breadth of England. More than 200 are offering free swimming to those aged 16 and under. Swimming is the country’s most popular sporting activity. The Government’s free swimming initiative is an important part of its plans to secure a long-term legacy from London hosting the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games - and to get two million people more active and more healthy. It is a partnership between the Government, local councils of all political colours, Sport England and swimming's governing body.
Check if your council is offering free swimming on their list of participating local authorities HERE.
ROYAL YACHTING ASSOCIATION: Windsurfing, dinghy sailing and cruising courses at day and residential schools across the country. All ages and abilities. For a list of schools in your area contact: RYA, RYA House, Romsey Road, EASTLEIGH, Hampshire SO5 4YA (tel: 023 8062 9962).
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS: Training opportunities at all levels of the award in all expedition skills, open canoeing, kayaking and sailing. Gain qualifications helping you with the Physical Section and/or undertake an expedition on water. Come and enjoy the beauty of our surroundings in the heart of highland Perthshire. Contact: Abernethy Trust Ardeonaig, by Killin, Perthshire FK21 8SY (t: 01567 820523, e:
at@ardeonaig.org ,
www.ardeonaig.org)
Training for the Expeditions, Skills and Physical Sections: Training follows the requirements of the Award and is pitched at the level of each group; Bronze = full training, Silver = refresher and skills developments, Gold = refresher and further developments. All training courses operate with a ratio of 8 participants to 1 instructor. Assessment courses operate with a ratio of 6 participants to 1 instructor. Training or Assessment, courses cost £240 per instructor for a full day and £160 for a ½ day. Discounts are available for larger groups and for block / repeat bookings.
Navigation - Training includes map and compass, timing, pacing, special skills and much more. Assessments are available and National Navigation Award Scheme Bronze and Silver certificates can be awarded.
Campcraft - Training includes site selection, use of tents and stoves, nutrition, environmental considerations and much more.
Canoeing - Training includes paddling strokes, lifting and handling, journeying and much more. Assessments are available and BCU 1, 2 and 3 star certificates can be awarded.
Mountain Biking - Training includes the safe cycle, on and off-road skills, cycling with panniers, bike maintenance and much more.
First Aid - Rescue Emergency Care (REC) first aid courses include; vital signs, emergency action, levels of consciousness, bleeding, cpr, and much more. The Rescue Emergency Care (REC) scheme accredits our First Aid courses and operate with a ratio of 8-12 participants to 1 trainer and costs £60 each per day. The Basic (one day) First Aid course is valid for 3 years (this course also allows the participant to be nominated as the Appointed Person within the workplace). The Emergency (two day) First Aid course is valid for 3 years (this course is recognised as sufficient by National Governing Bodies such as RYA, MLT, BCU). All our courses can be run either as intensive blocks, or as progressive days out. The number of training sessions required will depend on the abilities of the groups. Can You Experience, Loch Lomond, Email
info@canyouexperience.com Telephone/Fax 01389 602576 AALA registered.