We deliver the Expedition section of the DofE to schools, organisations and individuals across the U.K and overseas.
Our highly experienced staff team has been delivering DofE expeditions since 1978.
What we do we offer?
- Pre – expedition support, advice and administration
- Thorough training for the expedition both in school and the outdoors
- Expert supervision from the best instructors in the outdoor activity industry
- Use of high quality expedition equipment (we can provide all of the equipment required – including boots)
- The latest GPS tracking technology to increase the safety of your group, whilst maintaining the ethos of the DofE.
Our packages can be altered to suit your needs. We can run the entire expedition program or provide advice and everything in between.
Example package – Bronze expedition
Half day training
This is usually based in school grounds. Our staff will deliver a briefing and training package to bring your group up to speed.
Two day Bronze training expedition
A thorough training day on everything required to make the assessment expedition a success. On the second day the participants will complete a full day on their own just as they would on the assessment. This whole weekend is fully supervised by experienced staff who will be striving to pass on the skills needed to complete the assessed expedition.
Two day Bronze assessment expedition
Our staff team will have assessed the expedition route prior to your arrival, and put in place a robust system of supervision for the group/s. All of the administration for this weekend will have been completed which will leave you free to enjoy the experience. Our staff team will be on hand at all times.
Why choose us?
With more than three decades of delivering DofE expeditions to a variety of young people we know a thing or two about it. We draw from our experience to make sure we provide safe, challenging and enjoyable packages to all of our clients.
We take a lot of care in who we employ. They have to be highly qualified, experienced and have the right personal qualities to maintain our high standards.
Our professional and flexible approach allows you to minimize the risk, reduce costs and save time in delivering the DofE to your group.
We are AALA licensed and fully insured through Activities Industry Mutual.
Sam Sykes LTD is licensed to provide climbing, trekking and water sports activities by the Adventure Activities Licensing Service, part of the HSE. License details can be confirmed by calling the licensing service on: 029 2075 5715 or by visiting their website www.aals.org.uk
We want to help you
Please contact us for more information and prices. All of our credentials, safety systems and references are available on request.
Free advice
Sam Sykes Ltd is focused on making the DofE more accesible to young people, and with this in mind we are contactable for free information and advice. Please have no hesitation in contacting us for help.