Introduction
The Mill Adventure Base Approved Activity Provider (AAP) is offering an Open Gold expedition practice & expedition programme based in Yorkshire, and the Lake District. Participants can access the practice/training expedition if they haven’t previously completed one. Or just access the quaffing expedition only. This programme is suitable for students already enrolled as a Gold DofE participant and who have already completed their Silver award.
Why us?
The Mill Adventure base AAP has been delivering DofE expeditions for Nottinghamshire schools and students since 2013. As an approved DofE Expedition provider and part of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Notts Outdoors Team, all our staff are highly experienced, qualified, DBS checked & first aid trained. Safe working practices following national guidance, risk assessments, operational procedures and government advice will be followed.
The four-day practice expeditions incorporate a training element and includes practical training in navigation, first aid, rucksack packing, route-planning, tents, stoves, and cooking.
Included
Camp fees, stoves, stove gas, tents, expedition rucksack, any necessary minibus transport, qualified supervisors and assessors using both direct and remote supervision, maps & compasses and assessor report. Professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Not Included
Food, personal equipment, transport to start & finish points, personal items insurance.
