THE DUKE of EDINBURGH'S AWARD EXPEDITIONS (DofE)
Action4Youth are Approved Activity Providers and offer planning, training and expeditions at all 3 award levels for 14-24 year olds.
Your DofE expedition, your adventure
At Action4Youth, we specialise in delivering safe, exciting and expertly managed DofE expeditions for schools and educational groups. Whether you’re planning Bronze, Silver or Gold expeditions, we provide full support including planning, training, and assessment — all led by experienced instructors and DofE-accredited leaders.
We work closely with schools across Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and wider area to deliver expeditions that build teamwork, resilience and independence. Bronze and Silver expeditions can take place in the local area including Aylesbury and the Chilterns, while Gold expeditions are run in inspiring, challenging locations such as Snowdonia, the Brecon Beacons, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.
We are also able to offer a limited number of open expeditions for individuals unable to access DofE through their school. However, our core focus is on supporting schools with high-quality expedition delivery that ensures a rewarding and memorable experience for every participant.
Bronze, Silver & Gold DofE Expeditions
Qualifying expeditions leading to successfully completing a DofE Bronze, Silver or Gold Award
What’s included in our DofE expedition packages?
All of our packages are fully inclusive and have no additional costs.
- Training for your expedition
- Expeditions
- Practice Walk for Bronze expedition
- Campsites
- Maps
- Compasses
- Fully qualified and enthusiastic leaders
- Advice and support
- Kits and kit advice
Available downloads
The DofE Expedition Kit List is your essential checklist when preparing the kit you need for your DofE expedition. All DofE Recommended Kit is tried and tested, so you know it’s fit for expedition.
Why do The Duke of Edinburgh's Award?
The DofE is all about going the extra mile – gaining new skills, pushing yourself physically, helping others and exploring new territories.
The Duke of Edinburgh programme gives young people aged 14-24, the opportunity to develop themselves in scenarios they would not normally experience. The fun but challenging expeditions take young people out of their comfort zones, whilst building confidence, teamwork, life skills and friendships.
- A huge amount of fun
- Develop and nurture your teamwork skills
- Develop essential life skills including communication, decision-making, problem-solving and creative thinking
- Create new and lasting friendships
- Increase your self confidence
- Break personal barriers to experience new heights to your own skills, talent and endurance
- Great for your CV and UCAS form
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Contact Caldecotte Xperience
- Office opening: 09:00-17:00
- Centre operates: 09:00-20:00
Caldecotte Xperience
George Amey Centre
Simpson
Milton Keynes
MK63AG
- caldecotte@action4youth.org
- 0300 003 0998
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