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 24 February 2010

Cheviot Gold Residential Conservation week - Northumberland. 26-30 July 2010. Cost;  £99. Detail:  Brenda Moffat, Tel; 01670 811 620 e-mail; brendamoffat2745@btinernet.com

Gold Residential: Conservation opportunity at Tawd Vale Scout Camp nr Ormskirk West Lancs. A practical chance to improve the environment of the site and make it a better place for young people. Cost £80 full board– dates 9th to 13th August 2010 . Application forms and/or more details available from dave.price@merseysidescouts.com  12 places only, so first come first successful. Non-returnable deposit £30 secures a place.

Yorkshire Dales Open Conservation Residential: The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, in partnership with the DofE’s Dales & Pennines Expedition Network, is offering the John Muir Award (Discovery level) as part of its Conservation Residential, 21- 27th August 2010, at Hornby Laithe, near Settle. Limited to 15 participants, the event will involve an initial exploration of the area, followed by four days of practical conservation work with several agencies in the Three Peaks and Malhamdale areas of the Yorkshire Dales. The cost is £140, to cover food and accommodation at Hornby Laithe Bunkhouse, as well as travel during the week. This event is run alongside the Open Gold Expeditions and provides an opportunity to meet other D of E participants. To register your interest and obtain further information, please e-mail yorksandhumber@dofe.org putting “YDRES 10” in the subject line.

DISCOVERING SNOWDONIA, come and discover Snowdonia National Park at Rhyd y Creuau, this course will get you climbing, gorge walking, abseiling, learning about the mountains, carrying out some conservation work and an overnight expedition in the mountains of North Wales. It covers the residential component of the gold award and the John Muir Discovery Award. This fun course will develop your leadership skills and work as part of a team, the cost is £200 which covers food, board and all activities. For more information contact 01690 710494 or enquiries.rc@field-studies-council.org

CANAL RESTORATION CAMPS: Help preserve Britain's heritage by joining a work camp organised by the Kent and East Sussex Canal Restoration Group at sites around England. Cost is minimal; £49 a week or £12 a weekend including food; accommodation and safety equipment! Lots to do; fun; challenging work and opportunities for a wide range of activities. 18 plus only. For more information go to: www.kescrg.org.uk or call 0845 226 8589.

Cathedral Camps: Conservation, restoration and maintenance of cathedrals and major churches. Camp duration one week. Accommodation church hall or similar. Cost per week £100 approx. Details from Ruth Coates, Project Manager, Cathedral Camps, CSV, 237 Pentonville Road, London. N1 9NJ, 0207 643 1398, 07973 251515. cathedralcamps@csv.org.uk www.cathedralcamps.org.uk

ECOLOGY / SUSTAINABILITY CAMPS IN WALES. The EcoWeek trust runs residential holidays for young people aged 8 - 15 at, and in partnership with, the Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth. Keen volunteers 17+) are always welcome - no pay, but no costs either, as all expenses, including travel, are met. www.ecoweek.org.uk ian@ecoweek.org.uk

CALLING ALL CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS: Make a positive difference in your local environment with BTCV Scotland's Midweek Volunteers! Going out every week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, BTCV Scotland' Midweek Groups are open to everyone between the ages of 16 and 70. So, why not try something a little different - for example: drystane dyking, low-level footpath construction, planning and constructing wildlife gardens or even restoring a Victorian Garden. Contact your local BTCV Scotland Office for further details and a programme of events: Aberdeen: 01224 724884; Glasgow: 0141 9566816; Edinburgh: 0131 3328700; Stirling: 01786 479697.

National Trust Youth Discovery Working Holidays: Wide range of one week Residential Projects based on conservation, including construction, woodland survey, archaeological work, outdoor pursuits. 16+. Cost from £54 per week full board, training and equipment provided. write to Sapphire House Roundtree Way Norwich NR7 8SQ - the brochure line (automated ansaphone) is 0870 429 2428 but if you wish to speak to a person the number is 0870 429 2429. For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/youth

National Trust Young Heritage Leaders: Delivered over two residentials YHL offers participants the opportunity to develop team leadership skills through planning, managing and leading outdoor conservation projects. Successful participants will receive The ILM Level 2 Certificate in Team Leadership and the John Muir Discovery Award. Courses cost £150 (includes all accommodation, food and training materials). For more details visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/youth or contact 01793 817400 / youth@nationaltrust.org.uk

  CONSERVATION / ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS: BTCV holidays are a fantastic way to meet new people, learn new skills and do something different! The work varies from project to project try your hand at Dry Stone Walling, Woodland Management, Hedgelaying, Habitat Management or Footpath and Access work. Prices start at £60 for a weekend or £90 for a week and includes accommodation and food. Suitable for the residential aspect of your gold award. Check availability and book online or request a brochure at http://shop.btcv.org.uk/shop/index or phone 01302 388 883 for further information.

RAILWAY PRESERVATION & OPERATION FFESTINIOG RAILWAY: This narrow gauge steam railway maintains and operates a 13 mile long line in the heart of beautiful Snowdonia, supported by volunteers. Tasks include: loco, carriage and track maintenance projects, to train, cafe and shop operational duties. Hostel, camping and caravan accommodation available. Contact Volunteer Co-ordinator: e-mail: tricia.doyle@festrail.co.uk or tel: 01766 516035.

Thistle Camps: One/two-week practical work projects to help in the conservation and management of National Trust for Scotland properties. Food, transport & accommodation provided. Details: Thistle Camps, National Trust for Scotland, 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4ET (tel: 0131 2439300).