Bespoke DofE Expeditions
Custom Duke of Edinburgh's Awards for Schools, Youth Groups & Organisations
Our bespoke expedition packages cost
Bronze (4 Day)
£120 +VAT* (Per Participant)
1 Day classroom-based
1 Day navigation training
Qualifying expedition
Intended for those participants with some camping/navigation experience, i.e. through Scouts, Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, Girlguiding, family camping holidays, etc.
Bronze (5 Day)
£150 +VAT* (Per Participant)
1 Day classroom-based
2 Day navigation training
Campsite set-up training
Qualifying expedition
Intended for those participants with no camping/navigation experience
Bronze (6 Day)
£180 +VAT* (Per Participant)
1 Day classroom-based
1 Day navigation training
2 Day overnight training expedition
Qualifying expedition
Intended for those participants that wish to experience the full and traditional DofE Expedition section.
Silver (8 Day)
£270 +VAT* (Per Participant)
1 Day classroom-based
1 Day navigation training
Practice & Qualifying expedition
Gold (11 Day)
£425 +VAT* (Per Participant)
1 Day classroom-based
1 Day navigation training
Practice & Qualifying expedition
Prices quoted on our website for DofE expeditions, at all levels, are based on a minimum number of ten participants. A smaller number of participants can be catered for, and the cost will be determined and agreed through consultation with the school or organisation.
*Schools and VAT registered organisations are able to reclaim the VAT charged on the invoices we raise for delivery of the Expedition section.
What's included
- A personal, friendly and thoroughly professional service
- In-school meetings to discuss school and participant needs; meeting staff, participants and parents
- Assembly presentations to promote DofE/Expedition section
- Expedition administration and paperwork, including assistance with EV paperwork, schedules and risk assessments
- Comprehensive pre-expedition paperwork for participants and parents, including consent forms, kit lists, etc.
- High quality expedition training, meeting the DofE Expedition Training Framework
- Expedition venues with start, campsite(s) and finish locations
- Supportive supervision and instruction throughout from qualified and experienced instructors
- Engagement with participants that meet the values, ethos and spirit of the DofE
- DofE Accredited Assessors for all qualifying expeditions
- Post expedition reviews with participants and leaders
- Completion of online eDofE Assessor Reports
- Campsite fees
The above models of delivery are by no means ‘set in stone’ and we can be flexible regarding the approach we use to ensure successful completion of the Expedition section with those taking part, i.e. training split over two weekends; mid-week days, combined training and practice expedition over four consecutive days for the Bronze level, etc., meeting the requirements of the DofE Expedition Training Framework and 20 conditions of the Expedition section.