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 6 February 2010
JUBILEE SAILING TRUST: The Jubilee Sailing Trust is a unique charity whose aim is the integration of disabled and able bodied people; bringing them together for off shore adventure sailing holidays, aboard two specially designed tall ships. The JST Leadership@Sea Scheme enables young people aged between 16 & 25, to earn their Gold DofE award (residential section) whilst learning the historic art of tall ship sailing on a voyage of self-discovery. You don't need any previous experience to sail with the JST - so give us a call today on 023 8044 9138 or check out our website at
www.jst.org.ukBREAKS HOLIDAY HELPERS: Looking for somewhere for your Gold residential? We have a number of places available during this year Breaks Scheme. The BREAKS Holiday Scheme is an exciting Outdoor Activities Holiday Scheme undertaken by Nottinghamshire County Council, for children and young people with a physical or learning disabilities. Activities: A diverse range of activities will take place during the Breaks, a stimulating environment for personal growth, development, excitement, individual challenge and confidence. We will be running a variety of land and water activities including sailing, canoeing, white water rafting, climbing, and swimming. We require young people to live and work at the camp, providing support and care for Break's participants, alongside our Support Workers. We provide tent accommodation, food, and plenty of fun, all for a total cost of £40per week. If you are interested in the above or require further information, please contact the Adventure Office on 01623 556110
Odyssians - 7 night residential volunteering opportunity to join a camping holiday with physically handicapped adults aged between 18-35. Odyssians is the name of a group, which takes over Woodlarks Camp site, the only designated campsite catering exclusively for physical disabilities in England. Located in Farnham, Surrey. £90 all inclusive. An active week with offsite activities planned to include horse riding and Thorpe Park, alongside all the great camping activities you would expect including camp fires, barbeques, disco, outdoor heated pool, aerial runway, rounders, entertainment and much more. Our dedicated catering team produce all the food you can eat which is included in the price. You’ll be allocated into small teams to help take care of all the needs of the small group of disabled campers within your group:- feeding, dressing, swimming, having a laugh, etc. Many campers and helpers alike come back year after year, gaining valuable experience that can be taken into any situation you may encounter in life. It is the challenge, not of a lifetime, but of the year, that way, you can come back again next year and do it all over again if you’ve enjoyed it! Have a look at the website, download an application form and send it back, we look forward to hearing from you. Louise www.odyssianscamp.org.uk
HELP ON DISABLED PEOPLE'S CAMPS: Trekkers camp is a one week camping holiday for males and females with physical disabilities, aged 30-60. People from all backgrounds come together to enjoy the countryside, each others’ company, some excitement and challenge, and to have a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Caring on Trekkers Camp is hard work but extremely rewarding. Trekkers has sole use of the Woodlarks Campsite, Farnham. The site includes a heated swimming pool, aerial runway, trampoline, nature walks and a large dining and games room in case of bad weather. Woodlarks is built specifically for use by people with physical disabilities. Trekkers is supported by volunteers who give their time and commitment to assist and care for the camp’s disabled participants. Volunteers are not qualified carers, but training is provided and many have had several years experience of helping on similar camps, and are on hand to show new recruits the ropes. Details: Glenn and Lynne Cooper, 243 Broadway Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset BH8 0AE, tel: 01202 548909, lcooper@talk21.com www.trekkerscamp.org.uk
WINGED FELLOWSHIP: A registered charity providing holidays for people with physical disabilities. Volunteers needed for one/two weeks to help care for and enliven the holidays of our disabled guests.No experience necessary. Trained staff on hand. Board/lodging provided, travel within UK refunded. Holiday Centres around UK. Details: Elizabeth, Winged Fellowship, Angel House, 20-32 Pentonville Road, LONDON N1 9XD (tel: 020 7833 2594).
DofE TRAINING FOR THE DISABLED: The Nancy Oldfield Trust offers a residential setting on the Norfolk Broads for DofE opportunities. The Trust caters for the disabled. Opportunities for training at all levels in sailing and canoeing. It provides an ideal base for fishing and birdwatching. The Nancy Oldfield Trust' Centre runs RYA and BCU-recognised courses. Details: Richard Kenyon, Nancy Oldfield Trust, Irstead Road, Neatishead, Norwich NR12 8BJ (tel: 01692 630572).
GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND HOLIDAYS: The group organises a range of activity and hobby holidays for visually impaired people. Opportunities suitable for Service, Residential and Skills Sections of the Award. If you are interested in becoming a sighted guide, please contact: GDBA Holidays, Shap Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6NZ (tel: 01539 735080). Must be 18+