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/
DEER MANAGEMENT RESIDENTIAL: Looking for a really different Residential Project? One week practical Deer Manager's Country Pursuits Course run by Blackdown Stalking may be an ideal opportunity to gain a new skill. A fun and flexible five day course which includes tracking, photographic stalking, countryside skills, accommodation (camping if weather permits), tuition etc and meals in a comfortable country setting near Taunton, Somerset. Details from Peter Samways 01823 461374
sams@enterprise.net http://www.thedeermanager.com/DoEhome.html
Concordia Overseas: Concordia organises volunteer projects aboard and in the UK. We work in close co-operation with over 80 partner organisations worldwide and offer opportunities for all. Our international Volunteer Programme offers volunteers aged 18+ the opportunity to join international teams of volunteers working on short-term projects in over 60 counties worldwide. A selection of projects is available for teenagers aged 16 – 17. Projects include conservation, restoration, archaeology, construction, arts, children’s’ play-schemes and teaching. Projects last for 2-4 weeks with the main season June- September. Volunteers pay a registration fee of £150 and fund their own travel and insurance. Board and accommodation is free of charge.
www.concordia-iye.org.uk info@concordia-iye.org.uk or call 01273 422218
BRATHAY EXPLORATION GROUP. Are you independent and want an alternative or exotic location for 2010? Expeditions including India, Morocco, Romania, Bulgaria or Scotland (Mull) may qualify for 'Other Adventurous Project' (approval required) or Residential. Or join our Open Gold expedition and complete your Residential or Practice Journeys and Qualifying Venture in the Lake District. Expeditions may include fieldwork or community projects, and all offer challenging and exciting opportunities. Details: Graham Watson, Brathay Exploration Group, Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria. LA22 0HP. Tel/fax 015394 44942 www.brathayexploration.org.uk email: admin@brathayexploration.org.uk