Have you decided what you’re doing for your DofE Residential section?
From outdoor adventures to wildlife conservation to training with pro athletes, 10 of our DofE Approved Activity Providers (AAPs) want to show DofE Gold participants like you their exciting opportunities.
Read on to find the right one for you – for even more opportunities from our AAPs, please visit the DofE’s Opportunity Finder.
From helping endangered turtles to caring for rescued elephants, award-winning Pod Volunteer has an exciting range of ethical wildlife and conservation trips around the world for your Gold Residential.
Joining a Pod Volunteer trip allows you to step outside of your comfort zone, gain new skills, meet new friends, and make lots of memories.
You can join a volunteer trip for one week or longer!
Try out what you could study and get a real taste of university life.
Spend five days learning from NTU experts, taking part in practical sessions, living in halls and meeting new people.
With around 40 courses to choose from, find the summer school that’s right for you.
Complete your Gold DofE Residential at Cobnor Activities Centre on beautiful Chichester Harbour. Build confidence, make new friends and enjoy five unforgettable days of adventure. Gain valuable First Aid and sailing qualifications, develop practical teamwork and leadership skills, and challenge yourself as you scale new heights on our high ropes course.
Looking for a residential inspired by nature and the outdoors?
From marine biology to geology, conservation to history or geography, Field Studies Council residentials combine hands-on learning experiences with fun adventures at our centres in England, Scotland and Wales.
Elevate your cricket skills at TFCC’s 2027 Elite Residential!
Live and train like a pro for 5 days with expert coaches. Including tailored sessions, video analysis, nutrition guidance, and much more! Perfect for county-level players or equivalent, as well as ambitious club/school first & second X1/A & B teamers!
Unlock your potential and experience the life of a professional cricketer!
Take on a fully catered, action-packed DofE Gold Residential on the Jurassic Coast with Cumulus Outdoors.
Enjoy five days of epic adventure, with activity programmes to choose from including Coasteering, Climbing, Ropes Course, SUP, Tunnelling, Waterpark and The Mud Trail. Led by experienced instructors in a supportive, high-energy environment. With a choice of our exclusive campsite or indoor accommodation.
Join the elite club of 20,000 young people whose lives have been transformed by sailing with us over the past 50 years. Live aboard 11m yachts, visit stunning ports and anchorages, and earn your RYA Competent Crew certification.
Just £550, with bursaries available to support access.
For every aspiring actor, singer, dancer or behind-the-scenes creative, there’s In2Drama.
Based in Cranleigh, Surrey, we offer 2 exciting Easter programmes, our Musical Theatre Academy and a ‘Film in a Week’, as well as 3 fantastic summer opportunities: our signature Performing Arts Academy, Musical Theatre Academy, and a ‘Film in a Week’.
All programmes are available to book now.
The Sam Sykes Expeditions Gold DofE Zoo Residential gives participants five immersive days of hands-on experience within a working zoo.
Alongside other young people, participants get involved in animal care, conservation and practical zoo activities, learn from experienced professionals and discover more about careers within the animal industry – all while completing the Residential section of their Gold DofE Award.
Have an unforgettable five-day adventure with Fresh Tracks in stunning Polzeath, Cornwall. Choose our Chalet Hosting or Life Skills course and get hands-on cooking and hospitality experience all whilst gaining valuable independent life skills.
With expert tuition, small groups, cosy rooms and beach time, you’ll return home with new friends, useful skills and confidence for whatever comes next.
