Open Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award Expedition Harken River Sweden. Volunteering is all about making a difference to other peoples lives. Planning a significant sea journey under sail to record the effects of coastal erosion. Producing a nature guide of your route for future visitors. Once you are 16 you can do your Gold DofE programme. Her philosophy is to help DofE participants to travel efficiently in the outdoors. The Adventure Element provide friendly and professionally delivered Gold expeditions for all young people. Day 1 will be an expedition skills training day, first aid, camp craft, emergency procedures etc. The Adventure Element provide friendly and professionally delivered Gold expeditions for all young people. Our participants on their recent DofE Silver Qualifying Expedition in Spirit of Adventure are proud to be authorised providers of Duke of Edinburghs Award to schools and groups across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and the westcountry. Prior to your qualifying 4-day expedition you must do the correct Gold level training relevant to your mode of travel. Updated Feb 2021 The expedition can be as far away or as close to home as you want it to be, and there are hundreds of ways you can go about it. Rowing along a large river recording the types of boats and their uses. As part of a small team, youll plan and complete a practice and final expedition that will truly stretch your horizons. Its a small price to pay for extra comfort when trying to function around the campsite. At Gold Level we only offer Open Canoe Expeditions as we firmly believe that it is the best way of doing your Gold Expedition section. Visit the #Awardathome portal for updates on temporary changes to the Award. Choosing several points along a river and measure speed of flow, width and depth and comparing the differences along their route, trying to explain why this may be. Note: Speak to your Award Leader for more information. This will be a tough and very physical challenge for the students, with steep terrain and 4 full days walking. Planning and doing a challenging route in the Peak District, making a video diary. Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Making a study of the locks and lochs on the Caledonian Canal. A chance to focus on your health and fitness and have fun along the way. An Expedition AAP will have satisfied the DofE that their proposed programme Taking a series of photos to come up with a guide to a section of canal systems. We will provide all equipment required and give as much training as we feel is needed. Creating a photo guide to the Countryside Code. For young people, the Duke of Edinburghs Award offers a unique opportunity to develop important practical and personal skills. Plan, train for and undertake a 4 day, 3 night expedition. Exploring bridle paths and create an A-Z of the outdoors from the trip. Here at A to Z Expeditions we are happy to guide you through the whole process for your Gold Award. Expedition Approved Activity Providers (AAPs) are organisations which have been licensed by The Duke of Edinburghs Award to provide expedition opportunities to participants. When completing each section of your DofE, you should develop a programme which is specific and relevant to you. Its great fun and a real chance to do something different! Young people progress through three levels within the Duke of Edinburghs Award to achieve a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award. Developing practical & social skills and nurturing your personal interests & talents. Charity No: 1033626. Its not just Gold DofE expeditions which Alison runs, but all the expeditions are of a gold standard, helping individuals to achieve beyond their aspirations as part of a team. Please click here to read about how each award can be achieved. In order to complete the Gold Expedition section, and gain your Gold Duke of Edinburghs Award you first need to complete a programme of training followed by sufficient practice expeditions to hone your skills. HR3 5FA. Why use a canoe for an expedition By looking back through history it is easy to work out that transport on water was the preferred way to transport people and equipment prior to motors. We offer Gold Awards for Schools and Open levels: One section for 12 months and the other section for 6 months. They have to be validated by the level of knowledge and expertise we offer, that only comes with experience. The Action4Youth website uses cookies to help us improve your visit. This year therell be 2 silver and 1 bronze teams out hiking, alongside a team of Scouts doing their chief Scouts gold award hike. Qualifying expedition programmes (5 days): include two days of further training, route planning and pre-expedition checks followed by a four day qualifying Sign up here. We are very proud of our credentials, but they cannot stand alone. Going on a horseriding expedition and writing a poem on your return to describe your experiences. TrekCo are an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburghs Award.. Using our team of highly experienced and qualified instructors, we can organise every aspect of your groups Bronze, Silver or Gold DofE Expedition. This years Gold award will be a walking expedition. You wont be disappointed, so dont forget your camera! Duke Of Edinburghs Award Gold Canoe Closed. It offers a great opportunity for personal development and growth along with expanding practical skills. Creating a video diary of the expedition, recording each team members experiences. Searching for forms of fungi, recording and sketching them. A Dorset based outdoor adventure company specialising in Duke of Edinburgh, DofE, award expeditions at bronze, silver and gold level. TrekCo offers complete expedition packages for schools, colleges and groups of all sizes. The first Duke of Edinburgh's Award ceremony was held in the United Kingdom in 1956. We are a leading AAP licensed provider of The Duke of Edinburghs Award (DofE) Expeditions, having trained and assessed over 20,000 young people. Please call us on 0300 003 0998 or email [emailprotected] You can also find more information at DofE.org/expedition and there is a range of exciting opportunities to help you complete this section In order to complete the Gold Expedition section, and gain your Gold Duke of Edinburghs Award you first need to complete a programme of training followed by sufficient practice expeditions to hone your skills. If youve jumped straight into your Gold DofE programme youll need to do a further six months either volunteering or whichever one of your physical or skills activities you spent the most time on. The expedition can be as far away or as close to home as you want it to be, and there are hundreds of ways you can go about it. If you did a previous level, you can choose the same activity for Gold, but you need to show development in it. We offer set programmes for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold Expedition which include all aspects of training and assessment. *Allowances have been made for virtual opportunities to be used as your Gold Project during COVID-19. This is Charlies experience on The Inspiration, The Inspiration Programme broadens the horizons, thinking and experience of young people. Producing an illustrated guide to a stretch of canal. Updated Feb 2021 This is where we come in, to take away the stress and confusion. Day 1 will be an expedition skills training day, first aid, camp craft, emergency procedures etc. Following a disused railway track noting the current use of previous railway buildings. The requirement for Gold expeditions to be run in areas considered wild country has been removed. [body_class] We offer Open Silver & Gold DofE Expeditions for individuals and small groups, to join with our expeditions in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Gold & The Wiltshire Downs for Silver. Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Overview 2 days training (11 days total) Fully supported All equipment supplied Training to take place in Dorset at the Springfield Hotel. Remember, its always your adventure. Investigating features of the Thames using the Thames cycle path. Below is a list of ideas that you could do or you could use it as a starting point to create an Expedition of your own. This years Gold award will be a walking expedition. Hay on Wye,
This is Shafieas story Before NCS I went to school, and I went to a boys, The programme supports young people to have greater belief in their own abilities by becoming more skilled problem-solvers, better team-workers and stronger communicators. Please get in touch to discuss your DofE Expedition requirements. Preparing a users guide of a country park or National Trust estate, explaining how it can be used, e.g. Exploring teamwork by nominating a different leader each day. 5 Green Field Industrial Estate,
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