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
Devon & Cornwall Constabulary offer a five-day Gold Residential at Police Headquarters, Exeter, Devon. The course runs from Monday 26 July to Friday 30 July 2010. There will be 20 places available. N.B. We can only offer places to one person per DofE unit, on a strictly first-come-first-served basis. The cost will be £175 per person (including accommodation and food). An initial deposit of £75 will be required. Cases of genuine hardship will be considered and supported by the local DofE and the Constabulary. The course will give participants an almost unique insight into a variety of aspects of Police work. During the week, they will visit many of the operational departments on site and have the opportunity to speak to many specialist Officers. It also provides ample opportunity to enhance skills such as teamwork and communication, as well as the chance to network with like-minded strangers. But, perhaps more importantly, it’s a chance to have some FUN! Enquiries should be made to Steve Hart either by email
to steve.hart@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk or in writing to: Devon & Cornwall Constabulary,Youth Issues Team (re. DofE Gold 2010),Force Headquarters,Middlemoor,Exeter, EX2 7HQ.
Outdoors experiential leadership/personal development course based in the Scottish Highlands. Explore group dynamics, leadership skills, communication, self awareness, team co-operation all in an outdoor ‘hands-on’ context. Helps develop qualities employers/universities are seeking in this competitive world! 5 days -£245. Dates: (pending minimum participants), 15th -19th February 2010, 10th -14th April 2010 and 31stMay-4th June 2010. More details available at:
www.adventurascotland.com/education.php Contacts:
irene.bews@hotmail.com or
ally.sangster@tiscali.co.uk, phone: 07769701934 and 07720711453.
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
FLYING RESIDENTIALS: Faulkes Flying Foundation Ltd. is an adventure training organisation seeking to develop youngsters through flight training through gliding and motor gliding. We have been in operation for over 5 years and in that time have flown over 8,000 flights many for disadvantaged youngsters supported by grants which we sometimes have available from our charity backers. Full details can be found at
www.fffoundation.co.uk Tel: 01462-711934
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