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Duke of Edinburgh
Duke of Edinburgh
What is it?
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is the world’s leading achievement award for young people. Its aim is to create a world where young people can reach their full potential whatever their circumstances. Its ethos is to enable every young person of every background to succeed in completing their DofE, regardless of any barriers.
What does it involve?
Undertaking a DofE award involves a young person undertaking a balanced programme of activities that develops the whole person – mind, body and soul – in an environment of social interaction and teamworking. Young people progress through three levels of DofE programmes to achieve a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award.
Why do it and what are the benefits?
Taking part builds confidence and develops self-esteem. It requires persistence, commitment and has a lasting impact on the attitudes and outlook of all young people who do their DofE.
What equipment do we need?
The wide variety of activities available on the DofE scheme means the equipment needed will vary from event to event - participants/leaders should check what is needed before each new venture.
Who is it suitable for?
Participants are aged between 14 and 24.
Costs?
There are various DofE awards available which all have different costs for the students to sign up for - they currently stand at £16 for Bronze and Silver and £23 for Gold. Different centres may have extra administration charges, but these should always be advertised.
Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)
The DofE scheme aims to cater to all people regardless of disability or medical conditions, but its best to consult with the centres directly if you have any concerns about a student. Also, bear in mind the age limit when talking to groups of students about taking part as you don't want younger children to be interested to then only be denied entry.
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The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is delivered under special license by over 400 partners (Licensed Organisations). Our partners support nearly 11,000 DofE centres including youth clubs, voluntary organisations, schools, colleges, Young Offenders Institutions and businesses to run DofE programmes and accredit their young people.
Venues with this Activity
Challenge Expeditions is an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and as an AALA registered company we pride ourselves on providing quality expeditions throughout the UK to meet the DofE guidelines.
Boasting stunning views from the highest point in Essex, the site offers the perfect setting for enjoying our courses and activities, or simply exploring the local environment.
Keswick Adventure Centre has been established in order to provide excellent, affordable outdoor adventure activities for all visitors to our stunning Lake District National Park. We operate in and around the beautiful Borrowdale and Newlands valleys and utilise the fantastic Via Ferrata Xtreme at Honister Slate Mine.
Sam Sykes™ Ltd was set up to reverse this trend by delivering professionally led Duke of Edinburgh award expeditions across the UK and overseas. With over thirty years' experience in organising and leading DofE Award expeditions at BRONZE, SILVER and GOLD level.
Pinpoint Adventure is an adventure activities company run by father son duo Ian and Tom Hopper based in Northumberland, the North East of England and Cumbria. We run a wide selection of adventure activities using our experience and knowledge to help create “Days to remember”.
David Hall Training is a mobile training organisation based in the North of England, delivering courses throughout the country for individuals and groups, delivering training, practice and qualifying expeditions for Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards on foot, mountain bikes, in kayaks and canoes. These courses are underpinned by skill training and teambuilding.
Our instructors have wide and varied experience of outdoor education and youth work stretching over several decades. We employ experienced, fully qualified and certified instructors, and hold a comprehensive insurance policy in order to make our activities safe and enjoyable.
Unforgettable adventures ideal for upper primary, secondary and further education groups
Longtown has a superb, scenic rural setting right at the foot of the Black Mountains, and the Centre is set in sixteen acres of traditional farmland which slope down to the river Monnow.
Cumulus Outdoors provides only the highest quality in planning and running outdoor adventure activities for youth. Through our unique experience, approach and focus, we bring maximum benefit to schools, youth groups and DofE.
The Canalside Centre provides experiential learning experiences through the medium of sport, developing mental and physical abilities and promoting the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. We also offer the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme.
Aim High expeditions are AALS licensed providers of trekking, cycling, climbing and expeditions. We offer a range of services specific to the DofE.
Applied Expeditions includes a comprehensive training package for your participants. This will start at your School or convenient location and will continue on the practice expedition.
I have been involved with DofE for a long time, first many years ago as a participant, then trainer then assessor and now as an AAP. I hold the NGB awards of summer mountain leader, which lets me take people hillwalking in the UK when there isn`t any snow around, and SPA which covers single pitch rock climbing.
We are an exciting on-demand white water facility located in the heart of the International Sports Village in Cardiff.
A centre of excellence for training, we also provide training courses from our Paddle School to Duke of Edinburgh awards.
Indie Outdoors aims to provide a 'real' outdoor experience for young people and adults using experienced and well qualified staff. We believe that outdoor activities can be a transformative and empowering experience at all ages but that this is best achieved through a mutual respect and understanding between instructor and participant.
We can provide activities such as canoeing/kayaking, mountain biking, sailing, winkling, fishing, rock climbing, weasling (crawling through large boulders), tennis, archery, dancing etc. We also do residentials with young people who our IYSS teams work with.
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