Updated 10 May 2012
Residential Opportunities at Lea Green Development Centre, Derbyshire: Our summer activity programme includes the following courses which could be undertaken for the DofE Gold residential section:
Climbing Week £310.60: Want to experience the thrill of reaching the top of a rock face on a Derbyshire crag? Whether you’re a complete beginner or keen to improve your skills, this is the course for you. This week will combine mental and physical challenges in dramatic settings around the county. 13 – 17 years old : 23rd – 27th July.
Sports Week £247.40: Have you been inspired by the Olympics? How about a week of sporting activity? Experienced coaches will help you perfect those skills you’ve been working on at school in basketball, table tennis, badminton or volleyball. Perhaps have a go at totally new activities like archery, golf, lacrosse or BMX bikes. 14 - 17 years old : 30th July – 3rd August.
Disability Sports Week £247.40: Have you been inspired by the Olympics and Paralympics? Experienced coaches will help you perfect those skills you’ve been working on at school in basketball, table tennis, badminton or volleyball. Perhaps have a go at totally new activities like archery, golf, boccia or tchoukball. Carers welcome, brand new accomodation available for those with additional needs 11 – 17 years old : 6th – 10th August.
Multi Activity Week £310.60: In the morning you could be crawling through a stream, the afternoon jumping for the trapeze on the high ropes and in the evening driving the buggies around the astro-turf before toasting marshmallows on a camp-fire. This week is all about having fun, working as a team and pushing yourself. 13 – 17 years old : 20th – 24th August. For further information about any of the above courses please visit our Facebook page or contact Heather Staple at Lea Green Development Centre, Lea, Main Road, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5GJ. Tel: 01629 534561 or
heather.staple@derbyshire.gov.uk
Outdoor activities: A fun, exciting multi activity course run in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park based at Blue Peris Mountain Centre, Dinorwic an OEC centre owned by Bedford Borough Council. We have been running outdoor education and adventure activity courses for over 40 years and want all our visitors to fully engage with the natural environment. We offer a wide range of activities all designed to give a variety of exciting and stimulating experiences. From water based fun to mountain and crag adventures, there is something to suit all tastes. All the activities we offer encourage the formation of self confidence, trust and strong bonds within a team environment. The Gold DofE Residential experience could include activities such as gorge scrambling, kayaking, mining, rock climbing, coasteering, sea level traversing, canoeing, mountain walking and you will be actively involved in all aspects of the residential experience such as serving meals and kit care. All participants will have fun and meet new friends. Cost is £295 full residential and includes all kit hire, meals, accommodation, activity instruction and transport whilst at the Centre. Course dates 22 - 28 July, 19 - 25 August, 28 October - 3 November 2012. For further information and booking forms please go to
www.blueperis.co.uk
Queen’s Guide /DofE Residential experience: Do you need an opportunity to complete your Residential for either the Queen’s Guide or Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award? Or are you working on both? A residential experience which will cover the necessary requirements to complete the relevant clauses for either or both Awards is being held during Easter Bank Holiday weekend. An opportunity to meet new people, help out at the centre and take part in activities in and around the area.Where? Waterside Lodge, Marine Drive, Southport , Merseyside (nr Liverpool) When? Friday 20th to Tuesday 24th July 2012. (inclusive). Who? Q.G. and/or Gold DofE Participants. Cost? £120 per person, which covers accommodation, food and all activities, over the 5 days. This is a maximum amount which will vary regarding numbers and programme, surplus will be refunded. Transport to and from the event will not be included. Q.G. participants may reduce their stay, but for organisational purposes at the moment the cost will remain the same.
Sorry, girls only! Details: Mrs Ann Aspinwall, 24 Boundary Drive, Crosby, Merseyside. L23 7UZ Phone : 0151 924 3546 E-mail:
aaspinwall@blueyonder.co.uk
Yorkshire Dales Open Gold Residential: A chance for you to experience the beautiful countryside of Yorkshire whilst completing you Gold DofE Residential. We are back at Stainforth again for the 2012 event, which has been arranged for the week 18th - 24th August 2012, at a cost of £170 for the week. Based in Hornby Laithe, near Settle, this Open Gold is becoming a popular location for Gold participants to undertke their Residential. The venue offers excellent facilities, and is easily accessible by public transport. The week is staffed by volunteers from the National Park, Yorkshire Dales/Pennines Expedition Network and supported by the Yorkshire & Humber DofE Region. To register your interest and to obtain a pack about the Residential, please email
yorksandhumber@DofE.org, putting YDOG RES12 in the subject line.
Residential Outdoor Adventurous Activity Week – £200 - South Wales 23-27 July 2012. Join our enthusiastic instructors for a week of challenge and real adventure.. this is not a course for kids!! Course includes climbing, kayaking, canoeing and mountain biking. Cost includes equipment, pickup from local station, campsites and food. Encounter your adventure with School Camp Ltd. Contact us on 0800 1223 124 or 07967 672324, email info@schoolcamp.co.uk or visit our website www.schoolcamp.co.uk
Residential Climbing Master Class (5 days) – £200 - South Wales 15-19 August 2012. Ever wanted to learn to climb properly and develop a real understanding of the sport then this is the residential for you. Whatever your current climbing ability our enthusiastic instructors will take you to new heights. The course includes climbing days in several south Wales venues including sea cliffs. Cost includes equipment, pickup from local station, campsites and food. Encounter your adventure with School Camp Ltd. contact us on 0800 1223 124 or 07967 672324, email
info@schoolcamp.co.uk or visit our website
www.schoolcamp.co.uk
Open Gold Activity Residential: 2012 dates include 30
thJul – 3
rd Aug; 13
th - 17
th Aug; 20
th – 24
th Aug; 3
rd - 7
th Sept and 29
th Oct – 2
nd Nov. Activities available are: canoeing, kayaking, climbing, ghyll scrambling, Archery, ropes course, Jacobs Ladder, pamper pole, raft building, survival skills and problem solving. This will take place at our Residential centre in the Ribble Valley, also spending some time in the Lake District. We have our own minibus to transport the group to the appropriate venues for the activities. The price for the residential is £295 per person. This includes: all equipment needed, instruction and transport from/to Preston and meals. For further information, contact 01772 322125/07903 573585, or e-mail at
info@hillclimbactivities.co.uk, or visit
www.hillclimbactivities.co.uk
Grafham Water Centre, Cambridgeshire: We are delighted to support DofE participants in achieving their Gold Award by offering Residential opportunities at our Multi-activity Centre based in an idyllic setting on the shores of Grafham Water, one of the largest reservoirs in the U.K. Our courses offer participants the chance to complete National Governing Body awards in Sailing, Paddlesports or Climbing as well as being able to experience other outdoor & adventurous activities. Being with like-minded people who you have never met before is a big, exciting and very fulfilling experience! Dates 6th – 10th August & 29th October – 2nd November 2012. Price £325. For further information and to apply please telephone; 01480 810521 or Email; info@grafham-water-centre.co.uk Website; www.grafham-water-centre.co.uk
GREEN ACTION GOLD AWARD RESIDENTIAL WEEK: Do you want to try some new and challenging outdoor activities and have an interest in conserving the environment? Then this course could be for you! This 5-day course in The Peak District, includes a chance to experience rock climbing, caving, abseiling, the zip wire, low ropes and Sky Ropes as well as doing either woodland management, bushcraft skills and working with willow, This residential week will also give you the opportunity to achieve The John Muir ‘Discovery Award’. Dates: Dates: Mon 23rd – Fri 27th July, Mon 29th October – Fri 2nd November 2012. www.thornbridgeoutdoors.co.uk Tel - 01629 640491
Let Me Play Residential Camps - Athletics Camp 5 – 10 August 2012 - £425. Football Trials Camp 19 – 24 August 2012 Licensed Victuallers’ School, Ascot - £450. Tennis Camp 12 – 17 August 2012 Licensed Victuallers’ School, Ascot - £450. Basketball Camp 5 – 10 August 2012 - £399. Cheerleading Camp 29 July – 3 August 2012 Elmhurst School for Dance, Birmingham - £425. Street Dance Camp 29 July – 3 August 2012 - £425. Contact matthew@letmeplay.co.uk or visit www.letmeplay.co.uk for more information.
Outdoor activities: Complete your Gold DofE Residential Section in the Dark Peak – Crowden Outdoor Education Centre and YHA, located in the Longdendale Valley, is offering a DofE Residential 30 July – 3 August 2012. Participants will be able to choose as a group (maximum 14 participants) which activities they would like to participate in and develop their own unique programme. Activities include steam scrambling, canoeing, caving, weasling and climbing. Stay in the newly built comfortable hostel, make new friends and enjoy exciting new challenges overseen by our experienced and qualified staff. Cost £240 which includes all meals, accommodation, instruction and specialist equipment; pick up from Glossop station is available. For further details please contact Colin Gratton-Rayson 01709 853695 email colin.gratton-rayson@rotherham.gov.uk www.rgfl.org/outdoorlearning
Gold Adventurous Activities Residential – Lake District - New Summer Dates
Sunday 22
nd July to Thursday 26
th July. We are delighted to offer you an exciting program through which you will meet new people, challenge yourself and have fun. Our course will be run from a cosy Lakeland Bunkhouse, with exclusive use for our group, situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park, in the Coppermine Cottages of Coniston. Our cost of £260 includes all accommodation, food, use of equipment and instruction. For those travelling from the Bristol/ Gloucestershire/Wiltshire areas we are able to provide transport to the venue at an extra cost of £65. We can also provide pick up from Oxenholme train station for those travelling from different areas. Please contact Rachel 07704558756 or Peter 07816522646 or email
info@oceanrockadventure.co.uk for more information.
LEVEL 2 AWARD IN ASSISTING IN BASIC EXPEDITION LEADERSHIP/ GOLD RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITY: Chase Training Solutions is organising two Sports Leaders UK 'BEAL' courses delivered over five days, 28 August - 1 September 2012, that can also be used as a Gold Residential section opportunity. The Level 2 Award in Assisting in Basic Expedition Leadership (BEAL) is a nationally recognised qualification that provides an ideal starting point for learners who are aged 16 and over and who wish to develop their outdoor leadership skills, both in residential and non-residential settings. BEAL is a practical qualification in which learners must demonstrate their ability to lead others. The aim of the qualification is to prepare responsible, motivated and confident leaders that can assist during expeditions in lowland countryside and is ideal for those delegates aspiring to assist young people undertaking the DofE Expedition section Cost: £195.00. Delivery is at Blackwell Adventure, Nr Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. For further details contact CTS on 07734 567750 or email
beal@chasetrainingsolutions.co.uk
Residential activity week at CMC Pensarn Harbour and Bryn-y-Moel: Come and join us from the 18th-24th August for a week of adventure, challenges, fun and new experiences. During this week you will have the opportunity to try a range of activities including but not limited to kayaking, gorge walking and climbing. You will get a real taste of life as an instructor supporting and developing all aspects of centre life including centre maintenance. You will learn all kinds of new skills.
We are a centre approved by the Adventurous Activity Licensing Authority; located on the waters’ edge with a backdrop of the Rhinog mountain range with our other site a 10minute walk away. We are easily accessible with Pensarn train station on our doorstep- could you ask for more? For more information contact us at
office@cmcpensarn.org.uk or 01341 241646 or check out
www.cmcpensarn.org.uk The cost will be £300 inclusive of food, accommodation, equipment use and instruction.
Gold Adventurous Activities Residential – Lake District 30 March-3 April. We are delighted to offer you an exciting program through which you will meet new people, challenge yourself and have fun. Our course will be run from a cosy Lakeland Bunkhouse, with exclusive use for our group, situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park, in the Coppermine Cottages of Coniston. Our cost of £250 includes all accommodation, food, use of equipment and instruction. For those travelling from the
Bristol/ Gloucestershire/Wiltshire areas we are able to provide transport to the venue at an extra cost of £65. We can also provide pick up from Oxenholme train station for those travelling from different areas. Please contact Rachel 07704558756 or Peter 07816522646 or email
info@oceanrockadventure.co.uk for more information
.
Join us at the Storey Arms Centre at the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park for your Gold Residential week from 23
rd – 27
th July 2012. This Monday – Friday programme offers you a range of opportunities including outdoor activities (gorge walking, caving, climbing, canoeing/kayaking, hill walking, orienteering and many more) and a chance to get involved in centre-based projects and/or those happening in the local area. You will get involved in the domestic routine of the centre, helping in the kitchen to prepare some of the meals, and you can enjoy meeting like-minded young people from South Wales and the rest of the UK. Between you and our qualified, experienced and enthusiastic team of staff it will be a week to remember! The cost of £200 includes accommodation, food, instruction and specialist equipment. Closing date for applications is 1 May 2012. Pick-up/drop-off to Cardiff train station is available. For further information visit www.storeyarms.com or contact us on 01874 623598 or by e-mail at
storeyarms@cardiff.gov.uk
A Gold Residential Opportunity offering adventurous activities combined with conservation: Carlton Lodge Outdoor Centre near Thirsk, North Yorkshire in partnership with the Yorks and Humber Region are pleased to offer an opportunity to complete your DofE Gold Residential at the Centre which comprises a 12 acre site including a 4 acre conservation area within which is a large lake. We have a full range of wet and dry activities. Course dates 13 - 17 August 2012. The week will consist of adventure activities such as kayaking, improvised rafting, high ropes zip wire, climbing wall, problem solving and archery combined with conservation work in the area around our lake. Attendees who complete the programme will achieve the John Muir Discovery Award for conservation (see
http://www.jmt.org/ for more information) and will complete their DofE Gold Residential Section. The cost of the week is £170. This includes all activities, food, bedding and accommodation but not travel to the Centre. We are a 10 minute walk from Thirsk railway station and are easily accessible from the A1. For more information about Carlton Lodge go to
www.carltonlodge.org.uk or for more details and a booking form please contact Lindsay, Katie or Mark on 01845522145
Lakeland Discovery: This course has been designed to meet the requirements of the DofE Gold Award residential, but is open to anyone looking for adventure! Explore the Lake District National Park, challenge yourself with adventurous activities in a mountain environment, conserve a local habitat, have fun and make new friends. Friday 1st –Tuesday 5th June 2012 and Monday 13th – 17th August 2012. £220 Details: FSC Blencathra, Blencathra Field Centre, Threlkeld, Keswick CA12 4SG
and here. 017687 79601
enquiries.bl@field-studies-council.org
Residential Outdoor Adventurous Activity Week – £200 - South Wales 23-27 July 2012.
Join our enthusiastic instructors for a week of challenge and adventure including climbing, kayaking, canoeing and mountain biking. Cost includes equipment, pickup from local station, campsites and food.
Encounter your adventure with School Camp Ltd. T: 0800 1223 124 M: 07967 672324, E:
info@schoolcamp.co.uk W:
www.schoolcamp.co.uk
Open Gold DofE Residential: 20th-24th July 2012 Cost: £210 per person. Based on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Trewern Activity Centre is perfectly situated to provide a residential week that you will never forget! During the week you will be faced with challenges and adventure. A whole range of activities will be on offer from canoeing on the River Wye, reaching new heights rock climbing or exploring the depths caving! Mountain walking, gorge walking, archery, there are many opportunities to try new activities. The cost of this course includes instruction, all specialist equipment, full board accommodation, ‘pick up’ from Hereford train station. For booking form and details contact Trewern Outdoor Centre, Cusop, Hay-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR3 5RF Phone: 01497 820512 Fax: 01497 820056 Email:
office@trewern.bardaglea.org.uk www.trewern.org.uk
Gold Residential Opportunity Dates
: Monday 30th July - Friday 3rd August 2012
Venue: Cwm Dreiniog, Betws y Coed, Snowdonia. Total Cost:: £220. To book or gain information visit:
www.challengeexpeditions.co.uk
Conservation and Adventure Activities: Sayers Croft is pleased to offer an opportunity to complete your Gold residential here at our centre based in Surrey. We are running a dedicated DofE week in February half term from 13th – 17th February 2012. The week will consist of adventure activities such as our high ropes course, zip wire and archery combined with conservation work. These activities will gain participants a John Muir Discovery award as well as their residential section signed off. The cost of the week is £150. This includes all activities, food, bedding and accommodation but not travel to the centre. A minibus will do a pick up from Guildford Station. For more information on the centre have a look at www.sayers-croft.org.uk for details and for a booking form please contact Ann Lewis
ann.lewis@sayers-croft.org.uk
Cranedale Centre Multi-Activity, North Yorkshire: Adventure, fun and challenge with comfort. Multi-activity residential course at the Cranedale Centre on the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds. Home cooked food & comfortable accommodation, tennis court & games room. With an emphasis on team challenge & cooperation. Activities include archery, water sports, orienteering, climbing wall, conservation, low ropes course, initiative tasks & challenge walk. Come and meet some like minded award participants for camaraderie and laughter. Dates: Monday 30th July - Friday 3rd August 2012, cost: £252. Minibus pick-up and drop-off at Malton train station available. Contact
admin@cranedale.com for more information and an application form or visit
www.cranedale.com
Residential Opportunity at Marle Hall Outdoor Education Centre: owned and operated by Warwickshire County Council, situated on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park. We are offering a week long activity course to fulfil the residential section of the Gold DofE. This is a great opportunity to try new skills and activities and develop your teamwork and communication skills. It will be a great chance to meet new people and have new experiences. Activities on offer include: Sea kayaking, gorge scrambling, rock climbing, sea level traversing, zip wire, beach games, and lots more. The course is fully catered and staffed by enthusiastic and experienced centre staff. We offer a collection service from Llandudno Junction train station. Cost = £250. Date = Monday 27th August to Friday 31st August 2012. For further information please visit
www.marlehall.co.uk/dofe.html or contact the DofE Manager on 01926 742502 or
dofe@warwickshire.gov.uk Bursaries may be available for young people who are enrolled with Warwickshire County Council
Residential Opportunity at Malvern Hills Outdoor Education Centre: owned and operated by Worcestershire County Council, situated at the northern end of the Malvern Ridge providing high quality adventurous activities and outdoor education. The cost is £210 inclusive of accommodation, activities and a budget for food. A residential self catering experience full of fun, challenge and adventure utilising activities such as a multitude of Ropes Courses, High Challenge Activities, Climbing, Abseiling, Environmental and Bush craft activities and Canoeing, Kayaking. At the start of the courses group members will be given a budget and the first activity will be to plan and purchase their catering supplies for the week. The courses are planned to meet the requirements of the DofE and group members will be involved in planning their programme with the input and support from experienced centre staff. Residential weeks available July, August and October 2012. Visit
www.malvernoutdoors.co.uk or
www.worcestershire.gov.uk/outdoors for more information or please contact the centre on 01684 574546.
Outdoor activities: Residential Opportunity at Llanrug Outdoor Education Centre owned and operated by Worcestershire County Council, situated on the edge of Snowdonia National Park providing high quality adventurous activities and outdoor education. The cost is £210 inclusive of accommodation, activities and a budget for food . A residential self catering experience full of fun, challenge and adventure utilising activities such as Canoeing, Kayaking, Sea Cliff Traversing, Gorge Walking, Climbing and Mountain Walking. At the start of the courses group members will be given a budget and the first activity will be to plan and purchase their catering supplies for the week. The courses are planned to meet the requirements of the DofE and group members will be involved in planning their programme with the input and support from experienced centre staff. Residential weeks available in July, August & October 2012. Visit www.llanrug.com or www.worcestershire.gov.uk/outdoors for more information or please contact the centre on 01386 672136.
Outdoor Activity Residentials in Scotland: 16th - 20th July - Residential week (Boys only) 20 Max. 23rd - 27th July - Residential week (Girls only) 20 Max. 6th - 10th August –Residential activity week 30 Max. 13th - 17th August – Residential activity week 30 Max. Abernethy Ardeonaig, by Killin, Perthshire FK21 8SY, Tel: 01567 820523
ardeonaig@abernethy.org.uk www.abernethy.org.uk
OPEN GOLD DofE ACTIVITY RESIDENTIAL: Hill Climb Activities, based in NW England, are offering Gold DofE Multi activity Residential's in 2012: 30th Jul – 3rd Aug; 13th - 17th Aug; 20th – 24th Aug; 3rd - 7th Sept and 29th Oct – 2nd Nov. Activities available are: canoeing, kayaking, climbing, ghyll scrambling, Archery, ropes course, Jacobs Ladder, pamper pole, raft building, survival skills and problem solving. This will take place at our Residential centre in the Ribble Valley, also spending some time in the Lake District. We have our own minibus to transport the group to the appropriate venues for the activities. The price for the residential is £295 per person. This includes: all equipment needed, instruction and transport from/to Preston and meals. We are fully licensed, all instructors are CRB cleared & First Aid Qualified. For further information, contact 01772 322125/07903 573585, or e-mail at
info@hillclimbactivities.co.uk, or visit
www.hillclimbactivities.co.uk