AAP Residential Opportunities
Have you decided what you’re doing for your DofE Residential section?
From outdoor adventures to wildlife conservation to training with pro athletes, eight 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.
Elevate your cricket skills at TFCC’s 2025 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 and second X1/A and B teamers!
Unlock your potential and experience the life of a professional cricketer!
Experiential learning in a zoo setting to support a student’s interest in animals and the natural world.
The programmes educate, enthuse and bolster students’ ambition to pursue further education and careers in the animal industry both in the UK and in the wider global community.
Five days of expert tuition in small classes, led by experienced, friendly tutors. Includes on-site pastoral care, a varied activity programme, and free time to relax with new friends and enjoy the centre’s facilities.
This is a DofE Residential like no other – it’s time for adventure with Mendip Activity Centre near Bristol.
Think Climbing, Paddleboarding, Axe Throwing and evenings around a fire pit. Are you ready for five days of real, unforgettable adventure?
Join our DofE Gold Adventure Residential for a thrilling week of sailing, gorge walking, mountain biking, kayaking, and canoeing. Build resilience, assess risk, and grow your teamwork skills – all while having serious outdoor fun. Make new friends, boost your confidence, and complete your Gold Award.
You may even gain a nationally recognised qualification in the process!
Discover a life-changing adventure! Join us for an incredible 7-day Gold Residential experience in The Gambia, where you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with the local communities and make a meaningful impact.
Immerse yourself in vibrant markets, stunning wildlife, and the rich culture of this beautiful country.
Take your DofE Gold Residential abroad with Oyster Worldwide.
Choose from expertly run projects in childcare, teaching, wildlife conservation, diving, or ski instructor training across South Africa, Costa Rica, Sri Lanka, Borneo, Portugal, and more.
Discover Gold Residentials in Kielder Forest, Northumberland!
Experience 5 days, 4 nights in a purpose-built residential centre – a safe and friendly venue that meets the changing needs and desires of young people with differing ages and abilities.
You’ll get the chance to take part in various conservation and site development tasks and team challenges.