THE DUKE of EDINBURGH'S AWARD
EXPEDITIONS FOR SCHOOLS
How we work with schools
We make it easy for your students to complete the expedition phase of their Duke of Edinburgh Award, whether at Bronze, Silver or Gold level. Many schools find organising these expeditions makes unreasonable demands on already busy staff so we are at hand to ease the burden and make all arrangements and see your students successfully and safely complete their expedition.
We are happy to come to your school to speak with parents, teachers or the groups and can run sessions on what food to bring on the expedition and also cooking on a trangia.
We can run either or both training and qualifying expeditions to meet your needs. Get in touch on dofe@action4youth.org to discuss.
Start Your DofE Adventure in 2025
Is your school taking part?
The Expeditions
We offer walking and canoe expeditions on carefully planned routes in appropriate locations for all 3 Award levels from March to October each year. For the Bronze Award, a convenient location close to your school may suit but for Silver and Gold Expeditions, we find the best location with the right level of challenge. We can operate anywhere in the UK.
Paddling expeditions on Stand Up Paddleboards or canoes are a fun adventure and can suit those less able to walk a distance.
We will secure suitable camp sites for all expeditions and sometimes welcome groups to our own campsite at The Caldecotte Xperience on the edge of Milton Keynes.
All of our expeditions are planned and supervised by our qualified staff, ensuring a safe adventure for all the young people working towards their award. We can arrange fully accessible expeditions designed to meet your group’s needs.
Equipment
Transport
Costs
Costs are per person and based on a minimum number of 14 participants and can vary depending on location. We are willing to deliver part of the expeditions, working with the school to deliver the full DofE programme. Please get in touch to discuss special requirements or smaller groups or for further information, contact dofe@action4youth.org.
All prices are subject to VAT at the current rate, where applicable.
BRONZE EXPEDITIONS
Total cost including training and qualifying expeditions (4 days).
£160+VAT
SILVER EXPEDITIONS
Walking cost including training and qualifying expeditions (6 days).
From £250+VAT depending on UK location
Canoeing cost including training and qualifying expeditions (6 days).
From £350+VAT depending on UK location
GOLD EXPEDITIONS
Total cost including training and qualifying expeditions (8 days).
From £450+VAT depending on UK location
2025 Bronze Expedition Programme Dates
| PACKAGE | ACTIVITY | DATE | TOTAL COST | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRONZE OPEN 2 | Training/Practice - Milton Keynes | 21 - 22 June 2025 | £160 | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 12 - 13 July 2025 | |||
| BRONZE OPEN 3 | Training/Practice - Milton Keynes | 2 - 3 August 2025 | £160 | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 25 - 26 August 2025 |
All prices are subject to VAT at the current rate, where applicable.
2025 Silver Expedition Programme Dates
| PACKAGE | ACTIVITY | DATE | TOTAL COST | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAT19 SILVER EXPEDITION | Training & Practice | Completed | - | Register Here |
| Qualifier | 23 - 25 July 2025 | |||
| SILVER OPEN 1 | Training & Practice - Milton Keynes | Completed | £250 | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 23 - 25 July 2025 | |||
| SILVER OPEN 2 | Training & Practice - Milton Keynes | 4 - 6 August 2025 | £250 | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 23 - 25 August 2025 | |||
| SILVER OPEN 1 EXPEDITION ONLY | Qualifier - Chilterns | 23 - 25 July 2025 | £140 | Register Here |
| SILVER OPEN 2 EXPEDITION ONLY | Training/Practice - Milton Keynes | 4 - 6 August 2025 | £140 | Register Here |
| SILVER OPEN 2 EXPEDITION ONLY | Qualifier - Chilterns | 23 - 25 August 2025 | £140 | Register Here |
| WALTON HIGH SILVER QUALIFIER | Qualifier - Chilterns | 24 - 26 September 2025 | - | Register Here |
All prices are subject to VAT at the current rate, where applicable.
2025 Gold Expedition Programme Dates
| PACKAGE | ACTIVITY | DATE | TOTAL COST | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDGBARROW CANOE GOLD | Training | Completed | - | Register Here |
| Qualifier | 14 - 17 July 2025 | |||
| WADDESDON GOLD | Register Here | |||
| GOLD OPEN 1 QUALIFIER | Qualifier - Snowdonia | 28 - 31 July 2025 | £240 | Register Here |
| GOLD OPEN 2 TRAINING | Training - Peak District | 25 - 28 August 2025 | £240 | Register Here |
| GOLD OPEN 2 QUALIFIER | Qualifier - Brecon Beacons | 27 - 30 October 2025 | £240 | Register Here |
All prices are subject to VAT at the current rate, where applicable.
More dates announced soon.
