All aspects of Expedition Training & Planning covered during 2 days, with an overnight camp. Also includes remotely supervised journey in expedition teams to consolidate training and build confidence ahead of Qualifying Expedition. Topics covered: 

• Expedition First Aid & Emergency Procedures

• Awareness of risk and health & safety issues

• Navigation, Route Planning and Compass Skills

• Campcraft & Campsite Management

• Equipment & Hygiene

• Food & Cooking

• Countryside & Highway Codes

• Observation & Recording

• Team Building

• Proficiency Walk in expedition teams

Review and debrief takes place with all teams at the end of the Training, and a Training Report is then completed by our leaders and sent to school highlighting strengths and any areas of development ahead of the Qualifying Expedition.

• 2-days, 1-night Qualifying Expedition including overnight camp.

• Supervised and assessed by our team of qualified & friendly Expedition Leaders.

• Achieve a common Team Goal.

• Satisfy all of the DofE Expedition Requirements.

• Comprehensive review & debrief at end of expedition.

• Personalised Assessor Reports uploaded to eDofE.

DofE Expedition Packages

Our DofE Expedition Packages include:

• Training, Supervision & Assessment as outlined above.

• Participants & Parents Information Presentation (delivered online).

• Online Factsheets & Training Videos including kit lists, menu ideas and other key information.

• Campsite fees for all participants & school staff performing pastoral duties included.

• Inclusive use of our Group Equipment - tents, stoves, maps, map cases and group first-aid kits.

• GPS Tracker per team, providing safety and peace-of-mind.

• Includes all fuel (gas cylinders compatible with our Trangia stoves).

• 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).