DofE Bronze Walking Expeditions

DofE Bronze Walking

We offer two Bronze programmes to suit your needs:

a 3-day Training & Qualifying which takes place over 3 consecutive days,

or a more traditional 4-day programme consisting of a 2-day Residential Training followed by a 2-day Qualifying Expedition.

A condensed 3-day residential programme

This is a full day of Instructor led training covering the DofE Training Framework
On arrival at the campsite based starting location, teams will meet their Instructor. After introductions, the activity starts with setting up camp where teams will be taught how to pitch their tents & organise their camping area.
Once camp has been set up, teams will undergo a comprehensive kit check to ensure they have everything they need for the 3-days.
After the kit check has been completed, teams will head out on a navigation training walk with their instructor where they will learn the skills required to operate independently on a Expedition (including Emergency Procedures). This walk will last around 4-5 hours with participants carrying light packs.
On arrival back at camp teams will undertake a route planning task for for their Qualifying Expedition (the following 2 days).
In the evening teams will be taught how to safely cook on our Trangias and will make their evening meal.
Teams will be briefed on the following day before setting down to camp for the night.

Teams will head out on a remotely supervised Qualifying expedition
Karos Instructors will supervise & assess teams, meeting them at checkpoints along their routes
Karos Instructors will supervise campsite & cooking activites
At the end of the expedition, each team will undergo a debrief with their Assessor

2-Day Residential Training, 2-Day Qualifying Expedition

This is a full day of Instructor led training covering the DofE Training Framework
On arrival at the campsite based starting location, teams will meet their Instructor. After introductions, the activity starts with setting up camp where teams will be taught how to pitch their tents & organise their camping area.
Once camp has been set up, teams will undergo a comprehensive kit check to ensure they have everything they need for the 3-days.
After the kit check has been completed, teams will head out on a navigation training walk with their instructor where they will learn the skills required to operate independently on a Expedition (including Emergency Procedures). This walk will last around 4-5 hours with participants carrying light packs.
On arrival back at camp teams will undertake a route planning task for their Qualifying Expedition.
In the evening teams will be taught how to safely cook on our Trangias and will make their evening meal.
Teams will be briefed on the following day before setting down to camp for the night.

This is an "Expedition simulation" day where teams will get the chance to put their new skills to the test
Teams will head out on a pre-planned route
Karos Instructors will supervise teams, meeting them at checkpoints along their routes
On finishing back at the campsite, teams will undergo a debrief & review with their Instructor to identify any learning to carry forward to Qualifying

All our DofE Expedition Packages include:

Training, Supervision & Assessment as outlined above
Participants & Parents Information Presentation
Online Factsheets & Training Videos including kit lists, menu ideas and other key information
Campsite fees for all participants & school staff performing pastoral duties included
Use of our Group Equipment - tents, stoves, maps, map cases and group first-aid kits
GPS Tracking, providing safety and peace-of-mind.
All fuel (gas cylinders)
Dedicated admin and organisation from our full-time Operations team
Participant Joining Instructions prior to each event.
Generic & Area-Specific Risk Assessments
Public Liability Insurance (£10million), AALA and AAP Licences
Submission of Assessor Reports directly onto eDofE (using DofE Assessor Report portal)