Updated 14 May2012
Open Gold Qualifying Canoe Expedition – River Severn: Open to individuals and small groups to undertake the Expedition Section. Date: August 5
th – 10
th Cost: £275pp includes use of group equipment: Canoes, tent, stove and map, campsite fees Sunday to Friday, supervision and instruction by experienced and qualified Level 4 Canoe Coaches and DofE Accredited Assessors. To check availability call or email Outer Active on 01497 820 692 or
info@outeractive.co.uk
Open Gold Practice Canoe Expedition – River Wye: Open to individuals and small groups to undertake the Expedition Section. Date: July 29
th to August 3
rd. Cost: £275pp includes use of group equipment: Canoes, tent, stove and map, campsite fees Sunday to Friday, supervision and instruction by experienced and qualified Level 4 Canoe Coaches and DofE Accredited Assessors. To check availability call or email Outer Active on 01497 820 692 or
info@outeractive.co.uk
Open Canoe Practice Expedition: 1-4th June 2012, based on the River Trent. Cost £45 Open Canoe Qualifying Expedition: 25 Aug – 1 Sept, based on the River Wye. Cost £160. For both expeditions applications will only be accepted from competent canoeists. For an application form please email the SW Network Co-ordinator Ian Scott on ian.scott@DofE.org
Gold ‘Open’ Canoe Assessment / Qualifying Expedition – River Wye - 15-19 July 2012. Discounted Places now £180. Prices include campsites, equipment loan, instructors/assessors, and pickup from local train station. Contact School Camp Ltd T: 0800 1223 124 M: 07967 672324, E:
info@schoolcamp.co.uk W:
www.schoolcamp.co.uk
Gold ‘Open’ Walking Expeditions 2012 -
Gold Practice / Qualifying expedition Dartmoor - 3 - 7 June cost £160. Gold Assessment / Qualifying expedition Brecon Beacons - 15 -19
tJuly (4 day expedition + 1/2 day planning and preparation) cost £180. All prices include campsites, equipment, instructors/assessors, and pickup from local train station. Contact School Camp Ltd T: 0800 1223 124 M: 07967 672324, E:
info@schoolcamp.co.uk W:
www.schoolcamp.co.uk
Open Gold Expedition – 21 July – 27 July 2012: Cheviots & Border Hills Network, Annual Open Gold Expedition: After nearly 40 years of organising Open Golds The Cheviot Network is once again holding its annual Open Gold in the Northern area of the Cheviots. Cost is £110, this covers transport from Berwick Station, if needed, to the expedition base and all food up to the actual expedition plus dinner on the final evening and breakfast before departure. Open Silver Expedition – 22 July – 27 July 2012 Cheviots & Border Hills Network, Cost is £100, this covers transport from Berwick Station, if needed, to the expedition base and all food up to the actual expedition plus dinner on the final evening and breakfast before departure. For more information and an application form please email DofE North East Regional Office northeast@DofE.org marking the subject of your email Cheviots Open Gold or Cheviots Open Silver.
Open Silver Expedition: 2nd -5th June 2012 - Mid Wales, based from the stunning village of Devils Bridge. Cost £100.00 including equipment and campsite fees. Contact Expeditions Wales for more. July & August dates also available. Please contact Alix Hill on 07528 372160 or visit
www.expeditionswales.co.uk
Open Gold Expedition: 2nd- 7th June 2012 - in the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales. Cost £160.00 per person, including transport to and from Aberystwyth Train Station, equipment and campsite fees. Please contact Alix Hill on 07528 372160 or visit
www.expeditionswales.co.uk Other dates on the website.
Open Silver Practice &/OR Qualifying Expeditions - Opportunity for individuals and small groups to join an expedition. Brecon Beacons: , 2nd June - 6th June 2012, 21st August - 25th August 2012 & 27th October - 31st October 2012. Cost £165 per person per expedition - includes use of group equipment, accommodation & training and support from our experienced instructors. For more information CLICK HERE email: pwebb@h5adventure.com tel: 01793 701 531
Open Gold: The Yorkshire Dales/Pennines Expedition Network is holding an Open Gold Expedition 18th - 24th August 2012 at Settle in the Yorkshire Dales. Cost for the week is £150 including the assessment fee. This is a chance for anyone to undertake their Gold Expedition in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Full supervision and assessment will be undertaken by Network Assessors. For more information on the event, contact Mary Hopkins, email ydopengold@dofeyorkshiredales.org.uk
Open Gold Practice &/OR Qualifying Expeditions: Opportunity for individuals and small groups to join an expedition. Brecon Beacons: 2nd June - 7th June 2012, 21st August - 26th August 2012, & 27th October - 1st November 2012. Cost from £195 per person per expedition - includes use of group equipment, accommodation & training and support from our experienced instructors. For more information CLICK HERE email: pwebb@h5adventure.com tel: 01793 701 531
Open Bronze, Silver & Gold Expedition Course for participants with disabilities or special needs: The Forest of Dean Expedition Assessor Network is running an Open Special Needs Expedition based at Biblins Youth Site in the Forest of Dean. 5th to 11th August 2012. Cost for this fully catered course is £200 including the assessment fee. Full supervision and assessment will be undertaken by qualified Network Assessors. For more information on the event, contact Jo Clarke, Event Director on 07879 608533 or email fodean.osn@gmail.com
Open Canoe Practice Expedition: 1-4th June 2012, based on the River Trent. Cost £45. Open Canoe Qualifying Expedition, 25 Aug – 1 Sept, based on the River Wye. Cost £160. For both expeditions applications will only be accepted from competent canoeists. For an application form please email the SW Network Co-ordinator Ian Scott on ian.scott@DofE.org
Open Sailing Gold Training/Practice and Expedition: Join “Catima Sailing Ltd” for this event to be run from 22.7.12. to 30.7.12. aboard our luxury yachts based at Largs Yacht Haven some 45 minutes south of Glasgow. Cost is £650 per candidate. Full training and expedition by accredited Trainers and Assessors. Royal Yachting Association Course included. See website at www.catimasailing.co.uk or call 07711635923 for full details.
Open Silver Expedition Assessment Opportunity 2012: The Forest of Dean Expedition Assessor Network is running an Open Silver Expedition 20th – 24th October 2012 based at Biblins Youth Site in the Forest of Dean. Cost for the course is £75 including the assessment fee. Full supervision and assessment will be undertaken by Network Assessors. Application invited from individuals or those in small teams. For more information on the event, contact Mark Stapleton, Expedition Network Secretary by email markdofeforest@aol.com or mark.stapleton@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Open Silver Canoe Expedition - Lake District: Training/ Practice expeditions: Closed group dates and prices available on request. Prices are inclusive of all equipment, instruction, insurance, accommodation and food. For further information, contact 01772 322125/07903 573585, email info@hillclimbactivities.co.uk or visit www.hillclimbactivities.co.uk
Open GOLD training & Practice Expeditions (Walking) Snowgoose Mountain Centre An opportunity for individuals who need to join a group and smaller groups to take part in training for GOLD Walking Expeditions & Practice Expeditions on the west coast of Scotland over 2, 5 or 6 days. The cost includes use of group camp gear; training, instruction by professionally qualified, experienced & certificated mountain instructors and accredited Supervisors & Assessors; self catered bunkhouse accommodation on non-expedition nights. This can be taken as a 2 day GOLD Pre-expedition Training (2 Days Training only) Cost: - £ 117. Dates: 17 – 18 June; 1-2 July; 5 – 6 Aug; 26 – 27 Aug; 16 – 17 Sept; 7 – 8 Oct; Or a 5 day Gold Training Expedition taken separately (1 day + 4 Days supervised Practice Expedition) Cost: - £ 252. Dates:- 18 – 22 June; 2 – 6 July; 6 – 10 Aug; 27 – 31 Aug; 17 – 21 Sept; 8 – 12 Oct; Or take a comprehensive 6 day GOLD Pre-expedition Training & Practice Expedition Package (consists of 2 days training & 4 day Gold Practice Expedition). Cost: - £ 310.50. Dates; 17 – 22 June; 1 – 6 July; 5 – 10 Aug; 26 – 31 Aug; 16 – 21 Sept; 7 – 12 Oct; http://www.highland-mountain-guides.co.uk/activities/duke-of-edinburgh-awards-prices.php or Tel 01397 772467
Open GOLD training & Qualifying Expeditions (Walking) Snowgoose Mountain Centre is offering a choice of dates for individuals who need to join a group and smaller groups to take part in training for GOLD Walking Expeditions & GOLD Qualifying Expeditions on the west coast of Scotland over 2, 5 or 6 days. The cost includes use of group camp gear; training, instruction by professionally qualified, experienced & certificated mountain instructors and accredited Supervisors & Assessors; self catered bunkhouse accommodation on non-expedition nights. This can be taken either as a 2 day GOLD Pre-expedition Training (2 full day training & preparation only). Cost: - £ 117. Dates 17 – 18 June; 1-2 July; 5 – 6 Aug; 26 – 27 Aug; 16 – 17 Sept; 7 – 8 Oct;Or a 5 day GOLD Qualifying Expedition (1 day + 4 Days supervised Qualifying Expedition) Cost: - £ 252. Dates:- ; 18 – 22 June; 2 – 6 July; 6 – 10 Aug; 27 – 31 Aug; 17 – 21 Sept; 8 – 12 Oct; Or take part in one of our 6 day GOLD Qualifying Expedition Training & Qualifying Expeditions (consists of 2 days training & 4 day Gold Qualifying Expedition package) Cost:- £ 3.10.50 Dates:- 17 – 22 June; 1 -6 July; 5 – 10 Aug; 26 – 31 Aug; 16 – 21 Sept; 7 -12 Oct. http://www.highland-mountain-guides.co.uk/activities/duke-of-edinburgh-awards-prices.php or Tel 01397 772467
Open Gold Qualifying Expedition - Snowdonia: 16th - 21st July 2012. Join us in Snowdonia this July. Snowdonia provides a real adventure with dramatic views, ice-carved valleys and hidden lakes. The first two days are spent getting to know your team, preparing route cards and undertaking pre-expedition checks from a comfortable bunkhouse. You then head out on expedition with our friendly instructors and assessors to support you. 6 days, £265.00 including all accommodation and group kit (or £495.00 if you book your practise expedition with us as well).
Click here for more information about Adventure Expeditions and to book a place.
Open Gold Practice Expedition -Peak District 4th - 9th June 2012. Join us at half-term to complete your Gold pre-expedition training and practise expedition in the chilled out Peak District. The first two days are spent covering the Gold syllabus and route planning from a comfortable bunkhouse with good local facilities and transport links. We then head out on expedition with more training from our friendly instructors along the way. 6 days, £265.00 including all accommodation and group kit (or £495.00 if you book your qualifying expedition with us as well). Click here for more information about Adventure Expeditions and to book a place.
Open Gold Expedition, Isle of Arran: August 2012. Join us on the beautiful Isle of Arran to watch the wildlife, explore the white beaches and sample the mountains. Choose your preferred route and terrain as a team and make it as challenging or chilled out as you like. An unforgettable expedition on an island only a couple of hours from Glasgow – guaranteed to make you feel like you’re overseas! Click here for more information about Adventure Expeditions and full expedition details.
2012 Open Expedition (walking) opportunities for individuals and small groups at Bronze, Silver and Gold. The NCC DofE team are pleased to offer training, practice and assessment at Bronze, Silver and Gold level for individuals or small groups. Bronze; practice 16th and 17th June £38; assessment 13th and 14th October £40; (planning day for assessment 8th September £5) Silver: training and planning days; assessment 28 - 30 August £90; (planning day for assessed expedition 30 June £5) Gold: training and planning days assessed 30 July to 3 August £160; (planning day for assessed expedition 5 May £5) You must attend the training/planning sessions (at Grendon Hall) Prices include: equipment, qualified instructors/leaders and assessors, mini-bus hire, campsite fees. For more information or application forms, please telephone 01933 666833 or e-mail: apowell@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Open Silver Qualifying Expedition Training & Qualifying Expeditions (Walking) -
Snowgoose Mountain Centre is offering a choice of dates for individuals who need to join a group and smaller groups to take part in pre-qualifying training for Silver Walking Expeditions on the west coast of Scotland. The cost includes use of group camp gear; training, instruction by professionally qualified, experienced & certificated mountain instructors and accredited Supervisors & Assessors, self- catered bunkhouse accommodation on non-expedition nights. This can be taken either as a 2 day Silver Pre-expedition Training (2 full day training & preparation only). Cost £117. 2012 Dates:-4 -5 June, 25 –26 June, 16 –17 July, 20 –21 Aug, 3 -4 Sept. Or a 4 day Silver Qualifying Expedition. (1 day preparation / training + 3 Days Qualifying Expedition). Cost £207. 2012 Dates, 5 –8 June, 26 -29 July, 17 –20July, 21 –24 Aug, 4 –7 Sept. Or take a comprehensive 5 day Open Silver training & Qualifying Expedition package (consists of 2 days training & 3 days Silver Qualifying Expedition package) Cost £265.50. 2012 Dates:- 4 -8 June, 25 –29 June, 16 –20 July, 20 –24 Aug, 3 –7 Sept.
http://www.highland-mountain-guides.co.uk/activities/duke-of-edinburgh-awards-prices.php or Tel: 01397 772467
Open Silver Training & Practice Expeditions (Walking) -
Snowgoose Mountain Centre is offering an opportunity for individuals who need to join a group and smaller groups to take part in training for Silver Walking Expeditions & Practice Expeditions on the west coast of Scotland. The cost includes use of group camp gear; training, instruction by professionally qualified, experienced & certificated mountain instructors and accredited Supervisors & Assessors, self -catered bunkhouse accommodation on non-expedition nights. This can be taken as a 2 day Silver Pre-expedition Training (2 Days Training only) Cost £117. 2012 Dates:- 4 –5 June, 25 –26 June, 16 –17 July; 20 –21 Aug, 3 -4 Sept. Or a 4 day Silver Practice Expedition. (1 day preparation + 3 Days supervised Practice Expedition). Cost £207. 2012 Dates:- 5 –8 June; 26 –29 July, 17 –20 July, 21 –24 Aug, 4 –7 Sept. Or take a comrehensive 5 day Open Silver training & Practice Expedition package (consists of 2 days training & 3 day Practice Expedition.) Cost £ 265.50. 2012 Dates:-,, 4 –8 June, 25 –29 June, 16 –20 Jul, 20 –24 Aug, 3 –7 Sept.
http://www.highland-mountain-guides.co.uk/activities/duke-of-edinburgh-awards-prices.php or Tel 01397 772467
Open Bronze Final Expedition - Saturday 23rd June – Sunday 24th June Bronze Final: Mendips. Costs £110 per person per expedition. If you are travelling from Bristol/ Gloucester/ Wiltshire we can offer pick up and drop off from a central location at £25 per person. Your group will be supervised by our qualified Teachers and Mountain Leaders/ Instructors. For small groups we would be happy to accommodate your needs outside of these dates. For more information please call Pete on 07816522646/ Rachel on 07704558756 or email
info@oceanrockadventure.co.uk
Open Silver / Gold Practice & Final Expeditions: Dartmoor & Lake District - Saturday 2 June – Tuesday 5 June 2012 Practice- Dartmoor & Monday 30 July– Friday 3 August Qualifying - South Lakes. Silver Costs £170 per person for the Silver Practice Expedition & £170 per person for the Silver Qualifying Expedition. Gold Costs £208 per person for the Gold Practice Expedition & £208 per person for the Gold Qualifying Expedition. This cost includes all camp site fees, use of essential group kit & a shuttle service from main line train stations Exeter for the Dartmoor Expedition and Oxenholme for the Lake District Expedition. If you are travelling from Bristol/ Gloucester/ Wiltshire we can offer pick up and drop off from a central location at an additional £30 per person for Dartmoor and £50 per person for the Lakes. For small groups we would be happy to accommodate your needs outside of these dates. For more information please call Pete on 07816522646/Rachel on 07704558756 or email
info@oceanrockadventure.co.uk
Open Gold Canoeing Qualifying Expedition: Harbour Challenge OEC is based on Brownsea Island in the heart of Poole Harbour, Dorset. We offer qualifying sailing, kayaking or canoeing expeditions over 5 days, 1 day covering items such as equipment and 4 days qualifying expedition in Poole Harbour incorporating the rivers Piddle and Frome. The cost of this package is £250 for the five days which includes campsite fees and food for the preparation day. Current available dates are 30 July 2012 – 3 August 2012. Other dates may be arranged on request. Please visit
http://www.harbourchallenge.org.uk/duke-of-edinburgh/gold/ or contact us at
info@harbourchallenge.co.uk or 01202 772436.
Open Silver Sailing, Kayaking or Canoeing Qualifying Expedition: Harbour Challenge OEC is based on Brownsea Island in the heart of Poole Harbour, Dorset. We are offering qualifying sailing, kayaking or canoeing expeditions over 4 days, 1 day covering items such as equipment and 3 days qualifying expedition in Poole Harbour incorporating the rivers Piddle and Frome. The cost of this package is £200 for the four days which includes campsite fees and food for the preparation day. Current available dates are Canoeing 20 August– 23 August 2012 & Kayaking 6 August – 9 August 2012. Other dates may be arranged on request. Please visit
http://www.harbourchallenge.org.uk/duke-of-edinburgh/silver/ or contact us at
info@harbourchallenge.co.uk or 01202 772436.
Open Bronze Sailing, Kayaking or Canoeing Qualifying Expedition: Harbour Challenge OEC is based on Brownsea Island in the heart of Poole Harbour, Dorset. We are offering qualifying sailing, kayaking or canoeing expeditions over 3 days, 1 day covering items such as equipment and 2 days qualifying expedition in Poole Harbour incorporating the rivers Piddle and Frome. The cost of this package is £150 for the four days which includes campsite fees and food for the preparation day. Current available dates are Canoeing 20 April – 22 April 2012, Sailing 31 July – 2 August 2012 & Kayaking 28 August – 30 August 2012. Other dates may be arranged on request. Please visit
http://www.harbourchallenge.org.uk/duke-of-edinburgh/bronze/ or contact us at
info@harbourchallenge.co.uk or 01202 772436.
Open Silver Walking Qualifying Expedition: Harbour Challenge OEC is based on Brownsea Island in the heart of Poole Harbour, Dorset. We are offering qualifying walking expeditions over 4 days, 1 day covering items such as equipment and 3 days qualifying expedition in the New forest or the Purbeck hills. The cost of this package is £160 for the four days which includes campsite fees and food for the preparation day. Current available dates are 11 July – 14 July 2012. Other dates may be arranged on request. Please visit
http://www.harbourchallenge.org.uk/duke-of-edinburgh/silver/ or contact us at
info@harbourchallenge.co.uk or 01202 772436.
Open Bronze Walking Qualifying Expedition: Harbour Challenge OEC is based on Brownsea Island in the heart of Poole Harbour, Dorset. We are offering qualifying walking expeditions over 3 days, 1 day covering items such as equipment and 2 days qualifying expedition in the New forest the Purbeck hills. The cost of this package is £120 for the three days which includes campsite fees and food for the training day. Current available dates are 25 October – 27 October 2012. Other dates may be arranged on request. Please visit
http://www.harbourchallenge.org.uk/duke-of-edinburgh/bronze/ or contact us at
info@harbourchallenge.co.uk or 01202 772436.
Open Gold Canoeing Training and Practice Expedition: Harbour Challenge OEC is based on Brownsea Island in the heart of Poole Harbour, Dorset. We are offering expedition skills training over 5 days, 2 days training covering items such as equipment and 3 days practice expedition in Poole Harbour incorporating the rivers Piddle and Frome. The cost of this package is £225 for the five days which includes campsite fees and food for the first two days. Current available dates -23 July – 27 July 2012. Other dates may be arranged on request. Please visit
http://www.harbourchallenge.org.uk/duke-of-edinburgh/gold/ or contact us at
info@harbourchallenge.co.uk or 01202 772436.
Open Silver Sailing, Kayaking or Canoeing Training and Practice Expedition: Harbour Challenge OEC is based on Brownsea Island in the heart of Poole Harbour, Dorset. We are offering expedition skills training over 5 days, 2 days training covering items such as equipment and 3 days practice expedition in Poole Harbour incorporating the rivers Piddle and Frome. The cost of this package is £225 for the five days including campsite fees and food for the two training days. Current available dates are - Kayaking 30 July – 3 August 2012. Other dates may be arranged on request. Please visit
http://www.harbourchallenge.org.uk/duke-of-edinburgh/silver/ or contact us at
info@harbourchallenge.co.uk or 01202 772436.
Open Bronze Sailing, Kayaking or Canoeing Training and Practice Expedition: Harbour Challenge OEC is based on Brownsea Island in the heart of Poole Harbour, Dorset. We are offering expedition skills training over 4 days, 2 days training covering items such as equipment and 2 days practice expedition in Poole Harbour incorporating the rivers Piddle and Frome. The cost of this package is £180 for the four days which includes campsite fees and food for the two training days. Current available dates are; Sailing 23 July – 26 July 2012 & Kayaking 20 August– 23 August 2012. Other dates may be arranged on request. Please visit
http://www.harbourchallenge.org.uk/duke-of-edinburgh/bronze/ or contact us at
info@harbourchallenge.co.uk or 01202 772436.
Open Bronze Walking Training and Practice Expedition: Harbour Challenge OEC is based on Brownsea Island in the heart of Poole Harbour, Dorset. We are offering expedition skills training over 4 days, 2 days training covering items such as equipment and 2 days practice expedition in the New Forest or the Purbeck hills. Package price £140 for four days including campsite fees and food for the two training days. Current available dates are 21 October–24 October 2012. Other dates and information can be found at
http://www.harbourchallenge.org.uk/duke-of-edinburgh/bronze/ or contact us at
info@harbourchallenge.co.uk or 01202 772436.
Open Gold Expeditions: Opportunity for individuals and small groups to join an expedition at a variety of locations. Dates: , 23rd – 27th July 2012 Peak District, 30th July – 4th Aug 2012 Howgills/ Y. Dales and 27th – 31st Aug 2012 Peak District. Costs -£230 per person per expedition, includes all camp site fees, use of essential group kit. Supervision and instruction by friendly, helpful, experienced, qualified Mountain Leaders and DofE Accredited Assessors. For small ready formed groups we can also offer a bespoke service outside these dates. For more information please feel free to contact us
www.nolimitsdevelopment.co.uk email
enquiries@nolimitsdevelopment.co.uk Tel: 01793 846686
Open Gold Assessment Expedition: Run by The Boys` Brigade Scotland, Scott Lodge – Glen Doll, Wednesday 13th to Monday 18th June 2012. This is for individuals or groups and is open to non BB candidates also. DofE regulations will apply. Places are limited to 28 maximum so early registration is advised as these will be dealt with in strict order of receipt. Full details of requirements, qualification and transport arrangements will be sent direct to all candidates. Sessions will include: Inspection of expedition equipment. Check on menus and expedition food. Practice hike to check on navigation skills, fitness and group discipline. Final route preparation and briefing. The 4 day expedition will commence on Friday morning. Accommodation and food are provided at Scott Lodge until Friday morning, then candidates should be fully equipped with personal and camping equipment also food for a 4 day expedition This event is entirely staffed by BB officers who hold various outdoor qualifications including MLTB certificate, the Boys` Brigade Advanced Outdoor Leadership certificate as well as being Accredited Assessors within the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The cost is £55 for BB members and £75 for non BB members. For further details, please contact The Boys` Brigade Scottish HQ, Carronvale House, Carronvale Road, Larbert,Tel: 01324562008. Or for a more informal chat contact Jim McCormack, BB Expedition Co-ordinator Mob: 07545637538 or E mail:
james.mccormack11@virginmedia.com
Silver Assessment CYCLING Expedition - Highland Battalion HQ, Inverness. Friday 20th – Monday 23rd July 2012. For individuals or groups It is also open to non BB candidates. For information please see leaflet.
Cheviots & Border Hills Network, Annual Open Gold Expedition: After nearly 40 years of organising Open Golds The Cheviot Network is once again holding its annual Open Gold in the Northern area of the Cheviots. We have even managed to hold the cost down to the same amount as last year (£110). This covers transport from Berwick Station, if needed, to the expedition base and all food up to the actual expedition plus dinner on the final evening and breakfast before departure. Dates Saturday 21st July to Friday 27th July 2012. For more information and an application form please email DofE North East Regional Office
northeast@DofE.org marking the subject of your email Cheviots Open Gold.
Open Gold Expedition, Isle of Arran: August 2012. Join us on the beautiful Isle of Arran to watch the wildlife, explore the white beaches and sample the mountains. Choose your preferred route and terrain as a team and make it as challenging or chilled out as you like. An unforgettable expedition on an island only a couple of hours from Glasgow – guaranteed to make you feel like you’re overseas! Click here for more details.
Open Gold Practice Expedition, 4th – 9th June 2012, Peak District: Join us to complete your Gold pre-expedition training and practise expedition in the chilled out Peak District over 6 days at half-term. The first two days of the expedition are devoted to covering the Gold syllabus and route planning from a comfortable bunkhouse in a village with good local amenities. We then head out on expedition where more training is given by our friendly instructors as required. 6 days, £265.00 including all accommodation and group kit (or £495.00 if you book your qualifying expedition with us at the same time). Click here for more information and to book a place.
Open Gold Qualifying Expedition, 23rd – 28th July 2012, Peak District: Join us to complete your Gold qualifying expedition in the Peak District this July. The Peak District provides a great location for a qualifying expedition if you want to get away from civilisation but would like some stunning scenery without any big mountains to climb. We undertake two days of route planning, kit checks and pre-expedition checks with your assessor before heading out on the expedition itself. 6 days, £265.00 including all accommodation and group kit (or £495.00 if you book your qualifying expedition with us at the same time). Click here for more information and to book a place.
Peak District Open Gold Expedition Week 2012: 21st to 27th July 2012 Open Gold Expedition week providing an opportunity for completing a qualifying or full scale practice Expedition in the Peak District National Park. There will be a range of foot Expeditions on offer including opportunities to concentrate on either exploring or more traditional journeying. The cost for the week is £155 which is inclusive of all expedition food and accommodation at a Field Studies Centre used for preparation. For further information please email the Open Gold Director alanjonestranearth@btinternet.com or send a stamped SAE (A5 size) to: Alan F Jones, 4, High Storrs Close, Sheffield S11 7LJ. Mob: 07855815320.
DofE Open Bronze Walking Expeditions: Lea Green Centre offer expedition training and practice or qualifying expeditions in the Derbyshire countryside. We are offering Open Bronze walking expeditions suitable for Independent participants or individuals requiring either practice or qualifying expeditions. Dates: Friday 8th - Sunday 10th June 2012. Cost: Practice Expeditions £70 Derbyshire participants. £105 Out of County participants. Qualifying Expeditions £80 Derbyshire participants. £120 Out of County participants. This includes safety supervision, camping fees for night one, evening meal and breakfast before expedition and assessment fees for qualifying expeditions. Practice and Qualifying expeditions will take place on both weekends providing that minimum team numbers are met. For more details or an application pack please contact: Heather Staple, Lea Green Development Centre, Main Road, Lea, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5GJ, Tel: 01629 534561 E-mail: heather.staple@derbyshire.gov.uk
Open Gold Training and Practice Expeditions - Brecon Beacons: Opportunity for individuals and small groups to join a gold practice expedition. Dates: 4th to 9th June, 23rd to 28th July, 30th July to 4th August or 27th August to 1st September. Cost: £270pp – includes use of group equipment bunkhouse accommodation for the first 2 nights, campsite fees and training and supervision from our friendly instructors. For more information or to book your place contact A to Z Expeditions:
http://www.azexpeditions.com/DofE-expeditions/open-gold email:
open@azexpeditions.com tel: 01981 550 433
Open Gold Qualifying Expeditions - Brecon Beacons: Opportunity for individuals and small groups to join a gold qualifying expedition. Dates: 4th to 9th June, 23rd to 28th July, 30th July to 4th August, 20th to 25th August or 22nd to 27th October. Cost: £270pp – includes use of group equipment bunkhouse accommodation for the first 2 nights, campsite fees, supervision from our friendly instructors and DofE Accredited Assessors. For more information or to book your place contact A to Z Expeditions:
http://www.azexpeditions.com/DofE-expeditions/open-gold email:
open@azexpeditions.com tel: 01981 550 433
Open Gold Canoe Training and Practice: Opportunity for individuals and small groups to join a Gold Canoe expedition. Dates: 23rd to 28th July, Location: River Severn, Cost: £360pp – includes use of group equipment, all canoe equipment, bunkhouse accommodation, campsite fees and training and supervision from our friendly instructors. For more information or to book your place contact A to Z Expeditions:
http://www.azexpeditions.com/DofE-expeditions/open-gold-canoe email:
open@azexpeditions.com tel: 01981 550 433
Open Gold Canoe Qualifying Expedition: Opportunity for individuals and small groups to join a Gold Canoe expedition. Dates: 20th to 25th August, Location: River Wye, Cost: £360pp – includes use of group equipment, all canoe equipment, bunkhouse accommodation, campsite fees and training and supervision from our friendly instructors. For more information or to book your place contact A to Z Expeditions:
http://www.azexpeditions.com/DofE-expeditions/open-gold-canoe email:
open@azexpeditions.com tel: 01981 550 433
Open Silver Training and Practice - Monmouthshire: Opportunity for individuals and small groups to join a Silver Practice Expedition. Date: 6th to 10th June or 25th to 29th July. Cost: £225pp - includes use of group equipment, bunkhouse accommodation for the first 2 nights, campsite fees, all meals and training and supervision from our friendly instructors. For more information or to book your place contact A to Z Expeditions:
http://www.azexpeditions.com/DofE-expeditions/open-silver email:
open@azexpeditions.com tel: 01981 550 433
Open Silver Qualifying Expeditions - Monmouthshire: Opportunity for individuals and small groups to join a silver qualifying expedition. Date: 13th to 16th August. Cost: £180pp - includes use of group equipment, bunkhouse accommodation for the first night, campsite fees, all meals, training and supervision from our friendly instructors and DofE Accredited Assessors. For more information or to book your place contact A to Z Expeditions:
http://www.azexpeditions.com/DofE-expeditions/open-silver email:
open@azexpeditions.com tel: 01981 550 433
Open Bronze Training and Practice - Ashdown Forest: Opportunity for individuals and small groups to join a Bronze practice expedition. Dates: 3rd to 6th June or 2nd to 5th August. Cost: £220pp - includes use of group equipment, bunkhouse accommodation for the first 2 nights, campsite fees, all meals and training and supervision from our friendly instructors. For more information or to book your place contact A to Z Expeditions:
http://www.azexpeditions.com/DofE-expeditions/open-bronze email:
open@azexpeditions.com tel: 01981 550 433
Open Bronze Qualifying Expedition - New Forest: Opportunity for individuals and small groups to join a bronze qualifying expedition. Date: 13th to 15th August. Cost: £160pp - includes use of group equipment, bunkhouse accommodation for the first night, campsite fees, all meals, training and supervision from our friendly instructors and DofE Accredited Assessors. For more information or to book your place contact A to Z Expeditions:
http://www.azexpeditions.com/DofE-expeditions/open-bronze email:
open@azexpeditions.com tel: 01981 550 433
Open Gold Practice Canoe Expedition – River Wye: Open to individuals and small groups to undertake the Expedition Section. Date: July 29th to August 3rd. Cost: £275pp includes use of group equipment: Canoes, tent, stove and map, campsite fees Sunday to Friday, supervision and instruction by experienced and qualified Level 4 Canoe Coaches and DofE Accredited Assessors. To check availability call or email Outer Active on 01497 820 692 or info@outeractive.co.uk
Open Gold Qualifying Canoe Expedition – River Severn: Open to individuals and small groups to undertake the Expedition Section. Date: August 5th – 10th Cost: £275pp includes use of group equipment: Canoes, tent, stove and map, campsite fees Sunday to Friday, supervision and instruction by experienced and qualified Level 4 Canoe Coaches and DofE Accredited Assessors. To check availability call or email Outer Active on 01497 820 692 or info@outeractive.co.uk
Open Gold Opportunity 2012: The Yorkshire Dales/Pennines Expedition Network is holding an Open gold Expedition 18th – 24th August 2012 at Settle in the Yorkshire Dales. Cost for the week is £150 including the assessment fee. This is a chance for anyone to undertake their Gold Expedition in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Full supervision and assessment will be undertaken by Network Assessors. For more information on the event, contact the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Office on 01405 780580 or email
yorksandhumber@DofE.org
Open Silver Expeditions: Participants will take part in a full days training focusing on team building, expedition kit, food, camp craft and more. Young people will then be allocated an expedition group. The following day young people will start their practice or assessed expedition where they will continue either training/focusing on the navigational aspects of expedition or putting their skills into practice whilst being assessed by one of our accredited assessors. Silver Open Practice Expedition 1st - 3rd June 12 (Lancashire - Forest of Bowland) Silver Open Assessed Expedition 28th - 31st August 2012 (Peak District - White Peak Area) To book or gain information visit: www.challengeexpeditions.co.uk
Bronze Open Assessed Expedition - 28th - 30th September 2012 (North Wales - Clwydian Range) Participants will arrive on the evening of the 28th and the final expedition checks will be completed. Young people will be allocated expedition groups and a route planning exercise completed for the following expedition. Groups will then the following day take part in their assessed expedition traversing the Clwydian Range in North Wales. This expedition will be assessed by our DofE accredited assessors. Total Cost £95. For further details visit
www.challengeexpeditions.co.uk
Open Gold expedition: The Boys’ Brigade/ Girls’ Brigade, in partnership with the DofE Dartmoor Assessor Network, are organising an Open Gold Expedition (journeying and exploring opportunities available) on Dartmoor during 18 - 24 August 2012. Based at Broadleas Camping and Training Centre, Haytor, Devon, and staffed by qualified supervisors and assessors, this is an excellent opportunity to link in with other individuals and groups to complete a qualifying or full practice journey. The cost is £120.00 and the expedition is open to participants from any organisation or group. For further details, please contact Dave Mayo on 07734 567750 or e-mail: dave_mayo@btinternet.com
Open DofE Bronze expeditions: Chase Training Solutions offer qualifying or practice opportunities in the Worcestershire countryside. We welcome individuals and small groups from any Operating Authority to join our 2012 expeditions:6 – 9 June; 7 – 10 August. Participants undertake team-building activities, plan all aspects of the expedition; a pre-expedition check; the expedition; and time to prepare and present a debrief and account of the expedition the day after successful completion of the venture, allowing for the DofE Expedition section to be fully completed. Cost: £85.00 (4 days). Payment covers assessment and safety supervision, accommodation, campsite fees, meals from lunch on the first day until the start of the expedition, evening meal, breakfast and lunch following the expedition. Contact Dave Mayo on 07734 567750 or email dofe@chasetrainingsolutions.co.uk
Open Gold walking assessment in the Lake District: TrekCo have places available on an Open Gold Qualifying Expedition in 2012 from 1st - 7th July (full week). The cost is £285 per person for the full week which includes two preparation days. 13th – 17th July the cost is £240 per person for the week which includes one preparation day plus the expedition. Both options include support from our experienced and friendly instructors, campsite fees, and group equipment. You will need to provide your own food. For more information call 01273 487509, email
info@trekco.com or visit
www.trekco.com
Open Gold Expeditions 2012: ProAdventure are running Open Gold Kayak and Canoe expeditions in Wales in 2012 - practice expedition 5th-7th May, assessment expedition 27th-31st July. Cost £600pp, including training, supervision and assessment by our friendly and experienced instructors who are approved assessors, and all water-based equipment. You will need to provide your own camping equipment and food. Visit
www.proadventure.co.uk for more details and online booking, call 01978 861912 or email
sales@proadventure.co.uk
Open Silver walking assessment in the Peak District: Peak Outdoor Training are running practice walking Open Silver expeditions in 2012 Saturday 21st July - Wednesday 25th July, Friday 17th August - Tuesday 21st August and Saturday 20th October - Wednesday 24th October. The cost is £225 per person which includes training and support from our experienced instructors, bunkhouse and campsite fees, group equipment - tent, stoves and first aid kit. You will need to provide your own food. For more information call 0161 408 5178 or 01663 743278, email
contact@peakoutdoortraining.co.uk or visit
www.peakoutdoortraining.co.uk/schools/
Open Gold walking assessment in the Peak District: Peak Outdoor Training are running assessed walking Open Gold expeditions in 2012 Saturday 21st July - Friday 27th July, Friday 17th August - Thurs 23rd August or Saturday 20th October – Friday 26th October. Cost £294 per person, which includes training and support from our experienced instructors, approved assessor, bunkhouse and campsite fees, group equipment - tent, stoves and first aid kit. You will need to provide your own food. For more information call 0161 408 5178 or 01663 743278, email
contact@peakoutdoortraining.co.uk or visit www.peakoutdoortraining.co.uk/schools/
Open Silver DofE canoe expeditions in the Lake District: Training/ Practice expeditions: 4th-9th June 2012. Qualifying expeditions: 6th-10th August or 27th - 31nd August 2012. Price for training/ practice expedition £300 per person and for qualifying expedition £250 per person. Prices are inclusive of transport (from/to Preston train or bus station to the expedition areas) all equipment, instruction, insurance, accommodation and food. For further information, contact 01772 322125/07903 573585, e-mail info@hillclimbactivities.co.uk, or visit www.hillclimbactivities.co.uk
OPEN DofE SILVER EXPEDITIONS: Chase Training Solutions offer qualifying or practice opportunities in the Worcestershire countryside. We welcome individuals and small groups from any Operating Authority to join our 2012 expeditions: 6 – 10 June; 7 – 11 August. Participants undertake team-building activities, plan all aspects of the expedition; a pre-expedition check; the expedition; and time to prepare and present a debrief and account of the expedition the day after successful completion of the venture, allowing for the DofE Expedition section to be fully completed. Cost: £105.00 (5 days). Payment covers assessment and safety supervision, accommodation, campsite fees, meals from lunch on the first day until the start of the expedition, evening meal, breakfast and lunch following the expedition. Contact Dave Mayo on 07734 567750 or email
dofe@chasetrainingsolutions.co.uk
Horseback expeditions: BPE will be running Expeditions for groups on Horseback in 2012. There will be opportunities for open groups and expeditions for schools/groups. Expedition packages can include theory, training, practice and finals at Bronze, Silver and Gold. Participants must have their own horse or have access to a horse they ride regularly. Costs start from £160 per person depending on the number of participants and the level of the Award. Expedition dates are flexible. For an information pack please contact BPE on 01623 884322 or enquiries@bullexpeditions.com
Aim High Expeditions have a variety of open expeditions this summer. Click for a list of Bronze, Silver or Gold expeditions. Alternatively contact erry Symes on 07960 012 545 to find out more.
Open Cycling Expeditions: Expeditions Wales is offering a choice of dates for Cycling Expeditions. Courses will be based in Mid Wales and the Brecon Beacons and will feature a mixture of tarmac and off road routes through stunning scenery, taking in the best spots we know of in the area. Full support and training will be given in expedition skills in line with the DofE training syllabus as well as comprehensive training in cycle navigation and bike maintenance, all by experienced and enthusiastic staff committed to enjoying and inspiring others to enjoy cycling and cycle expeditions! Cost from £200.00. Contact Aled Davies 07791 739025
www.expeditionswales.co.uk
Open GOLD training and Qualifying expeditions (Walking)
Snowgoose Mountain Centre is offering a choice of dates for individuals who need to join a group and smaller groups to take part in training for GOLD Walking Expeditions & GOLD Qualifying Expeditions on the west coast of Scotland over 2, 5 or 6 days. The cost includes use of group camp gear; training, instruction by professionally qualified, experienced & certificated mountain instructors and accredited Supervisors & Assessors; self catered bunkhouse accommodation on non-expedition nights. This can be taken either as a 2 day GOLD Pre-expedition Training (2 full day training & preparation only). Cost: - £ 117. Dates:- 17 – 18 June; 1-2 July; 5 – 6 Aug; 26 – 27 Aug; 16 – 17 Sept; 7 – 8 Oct;Or a 5 day GOLD Qualifying Expedition (1 day + 4 Days supervised Qualifying Expedition) Cost: - £ 252. Dates:- 18 – 22 June; 2 – 6 July; 6 – 10 Aug; 27 – 31 Aug; 17 – 21 Sept; 8 – 12 Oct; Or take part in one of our 6 day GOLD Qualifying Expedition Training & Qualifying Expeditions (consists of 2 days training & 4 days Gold Qualifying Expedition package) Cost:- £ 310.50 Dates:- 17 – 22 June; 1 -6 July; 5 – 10 Aug; 26 – 31 Aug; 16 – 21 Sept; 7 -12 Oct.
http://www.highland-mountain-guides.co.uk/activities/duke-of-edinburgh-awards-prices.php Ccontact us; Tel 01397 772467