The following are (generally) specific dated open expedition training opportunities. Our Approved Activity Providers offer a range of services to help you undertake expedition training.
Updated 4 January 2012
Harbour Challenge Outdoor Education Centre is based on Brownsea Island in the heart of Poole Harbour, Poole, Dorset and will be running Silver Open Training Expeditions in walking, sailing and kayaking in 2012. We are starting the season at Easter and the Silver training starts on Monday 2
nd of April cost per person for Five days is £175 for walking and £180 for sailing, kayaking and canoeing. (2 days training 3 days expedition) For further information on this course and other specific course dates and prices please visit
http://www.harbourchallenge.org.uk/dukeofedinburgh/silver or contact us at
info@harbourchallenge.co.uk or on our office number 01202 772436.
Harbour Challenge Outdoor Education Centre is based on Brownsea Island in the heart of Poole Harbour, Poole, Dorset and will be running Bronze Open Training Expeditions in walking, sailing and kayaking in 2012. We are starting the season at Easter and the Bronze training starts on Tuesday 3
rd of April cost per person for four days is £145 for walking and £180 for sailing, kayaking or canoeing. (2 days training 2 days expedition) For further information on this course and other specific course dates and prices please visit
http://www.harbourchallenge.org.uk/dukeofedinburgh/bronze or contact us at
info@harbourchallenge.co.uk or on our office number 01202 772436.
Expeditions Wales is offering a range of expedition training opportunities for Bronze, Silver and Gold walking or cycling participants in new areas during 2012 including Snowdonia, Shropshire, the Welsh Borders and the South Downs. To discuss possible options, including training at your location, please contact Aled Davies on 07791 739025. www.expeditionswales.co.uk
Expedition Training Weekend for Bronze, Silver and Gold participants: The weekend will cover the essential expedition skills; Equipment, Campcraft, Stoves & cooking, Navigation, First Aid and emergencies, Weather and the Countryside. Cost per-person, with full board accommodation; £62.90 Derbyshire Resident £ 99.20 Out of County. Thursday 16th-17th February 2012 (Half Term) Please contact us for further details 01298 23260
white.hall@derbyshire.gov.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/whitehallcentre
Remote First Aid: We teach wilderness and remote area first aid courses suitable for both leaders and participants and that meet many Outdoor NGB qualifications. 1 day, 2 day and 4 day courses available on regular monthly open programme in Brecon, Gloucester, Reading, Swindon and Snowdonia. Please quote DofE to qualify for your course discounts of 30% off published prices on our website. Free camping is available at our partner training venues in Brecon & Swindon. www.remotefirstaid.com Telephone: 01793 824022. Email: info@remotefirstaid.com
DofE training for schools and groups: A to Z Expeditions specialise in delivering DofE training and expeditions. Contact us for more information about our Tailor-made programmes for schools and groups. A to Z Expeditions: www.azexpeditions.com email: info@azexpeditions.com tel: 01981 550 433
Gold expedition training for individuals: Join one of our Open Gold training and practice weeks and ensure you are fully prepared for your qualifying expedition Dates: Cairngorms Dates: 20th to 25th June. 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 contact A to Z Expeditions: www.azexpeditions.com email: open@azexpeditions.com tel: 01981 550 433
Adventure Expeditions DofE Training: As specialists in DofE Expeditions we offer a variety of training opportunities for DofE participants – from navigation to first aid courses, as well as tailor made programmes for your school or group. We also have open gold practice expedition running throughout the UK this summer. To find out more visit www.adventure-expeditions.net or call 01305 813107, or email us info@adventure-expeditions.net Remember you can book with us online.
BRECON BEACONS: Training opportunities for groups at all levels of the DofE in expedition skills (navigation, campcraft and first aid), open canoeing and kayaking at Longtown Outdoor Education Centre. High quality, comfortable accommodation with full board for up to 55 and camping facilities set in beautiful surroundings on the eastern edge of the National Park. Minimum group size 8. The centre is licensed by AALS. To find out more www.longtownoec.co.uk, email longtown@northamptonshire.gov.uk or phone polly Morgan on 01873 860225.
DISCOVER NAVIGATION - This one day course covers the essentials of a map and compass use in the hills. It is mostly practical, out and about in the hills of the Peak District. All participants receive detailed course materials for free which includes lots of exercises for improving your navigation after the course. You are welcome to come on the course with little or no experience at all and, hopefully at the end you will have the confidence to use your new found skills to explore the Peak District and beyond. All our staff are dedicated hillwalkers and mountaineers, and have a great depth of knowledge of the local area. They are qualified and experienced in teaching at all levels, and will be keen to pass on their knowledge to you. For further information and to book on a course click here:
http://peakoutdoortraining.co.uk