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.
2023 Expedition Programmes
| PACKAGE | ACTIVITY | DATE | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRONZE EXPEDITION | Training & Practice: Milton Keynes | 22nd - 23rd April 2023 | Register Here |
| Qualifier: Chilterns | 13th - 14th May 2023 | ||
| BRONZE EXPEDITION FOR WEBBER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL PUPILS | Training | 22nd - 23rd April 2023 | Register Here |
| Qualifier | 13th - 14th May 2023 | ||
| BRONZE EXPEDITION FOR WADDESDON SCHOOL PUPILS | Training | 29th - 30th April 2023 | Register Here |
| Qualifier | 20th - 21st May 2023 | ||
| BRONZE EXPEDITION | Training & Practice: Milton Keynes | 24 - 25 June 2023 | Register Here |
| Qualifier: Chilterns | 15 - 16 July 2023 | ||
| BRONZE EXPEDITION | Training & Practice: MIlton Keynes | 26 - 27 August 2023 | Register Here |
| Qualifier: Chilterns | 16 - 17 September 2023 | ||
| BRONZE EXPEDITION - QUALIFIER ONLY | Qualifier: Chilterns | 7 - 8 October 2023 | Register Here |
| BRONZE CANOE EXPEDITION | Training & Practice: Milton Keynes | 22 - 23 April 2023 | Register Here |
| Qualifier: Cambridge | 13 - 14 May 2023 | ||
| BRONZE CANOE EXPEDITION FOR WALTON HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS | Training & Practice | 22 - 23 April 2023 | Register Here |
| Qualifier | 8 - 9 July 2023 | ||
| BRONZE STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD EXPEDITION | Training & Practice: Milton Keynes | 24 - 25 June 2023 | Register Here |
| Qualifier: Cambridge | 15 - 16 July 2023 | ||
| SILVER EXPEDITION FOR WEBBER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL PUPILS | Training | 15th, 16th and 17th April 2023 | Register Here |
| Qualifier | 1st, 2nd and 3rd June 2023 | ||
| SILVER EXPEDITION FOR WADDESDON SCHOOL PUPILS | Training | 8th, 9th and 10th April 2023 | Register Here |
| Qualifier | 1st, 2nd and 3rd June 2023 | ||
| SILVER EXPEDITION QUALIFIER ONLY | Qualifier: Chilterns | 29 June - 1 July 2023 | Register Here |
| SILVER EXPEDITION | Training & Practice: Milton Keynes | 11 - 13 April 2023 | Register Here |
| Qualifier: Chilterns | 29 June - 1 July 2023 | ||
| SILVER / GOLD QUALIFYING EXPEDITION FOR WALTON HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS | Qualifier | 23 - 26 October 2023 | Register Here |
| GOLD EXPEDITION | Training & Practice - Peak District | 3 - 6 July 2023 | Register Here |
| GOLD EXPEDITION | Qualifier - Wales | 23 - 26 July 2023 | Register Here |
Your DofE expedition, your adventure
Successfully completing a DofE programme involves planning, training and finishing your DofE expedition. As Approved Activity Providers, Action4Youth can help with all the essential planning, required training and fulfilment of expeditions at all 3 award levels for 14-24 year olds.
Bronze and Silver are run locally in the Aylesbury and Chilterns area and Gold expeditions are done in rugged country – such as Snowdonia, Brecons, The Dales and The Lake District. We have a team of highly qualified instructors and assessors. Remember, your DofE expedition is always your adventure.
Action4Youth can provide FREE expedition places for participants who may not otherwise be able to take part in the award, ensuring that ALL young people can take full advantage of the benefits, fun and rewarding experience of the DofE Award.
To find out more about free expedition places – call 0300 003 0998 or email [email protected]
Supported by Heart of Bucks
Sign up for DofE Expeditions
| PACKAGE | ACTIVITY | DATE | TOTAL COST | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRONZE EXPEDITION | Training & Practice: Milton Keynes | 25th & 26th June 2022 | £175 | Register Here |
| Assessment: Chilterns | 6th & 17th July 2022 | |||
| BRONZE EXPEDITION | Training & Practice: Milton Keynes | 20th & 21st August 2022 | £175 | Register Here |
| Assessment: Chilterns | 1st & 2nd October 2022 | |||
| BRONZE ONE EXPEDITION - For Walton High School pupils only | Training & Practice: MIlton Keynes | 17th and 30th April and 1st May 2022 | £180 | Register Here |
| Assessment: North Milton Keynes | 7th & 8th May 2022 | |||
| BRONZE TWO EXPEDITION - For Walton High School Pupils Only | Training & Practice: Milton Keynes | 29th, 30th a& 31st July 2022 | £180 | Register Here |
| Assessment: North Milton Keynes | 5th - 6th August 2022 | |||
| SILVER EXPEDITION | Training & Practice | 2nd - 4th April 2022 | £275 | Register Here |
| Assessment: Chilterns | 1st - 3rd June 2022 | |||
| SILVER EXPEDITION | Training & Practice: Milton Keynes | 1st - 3rd June 2022 | £275 | Register Here |
| Assessment: Chilterns | 29th - 31st July 2022 | |||
| SILVER EXPEDITION | Training & Practice: Milton Keynes | 20th - 22nd August 2022 | £275 | Register Here |
| Assessment: Chilterns | 22nd - 24th October 2022 | |||
| SILVER CANOE EXPEDITION - For Walton High School pupils only | Training: Caldecotte Xperience | 30th May 2022, 09:00 - 17:00 | £270 | Register Here |
| Practice: Caldecotte Xperience | 11th & 12th June 2022, 09:00 - 17:00 | |||
| Final Expedition: Cambridge River Ouse | 16th, 17th and 18th June 2022, 08:00 - 18:00 | |||
| WEBBER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BRONZE EXPEDITION - For Webber Independent School pupils only | £150 | Register Here | ||
| WADDESDON SCHOOL BRONZE EXPEDITION - For Waddesdon School pupils only | Register Here | |||
| WADDESDON SCHOOL SILVER EXPEDITION - For Waddesdon School Pupils Only | Training & Practice | 3rd - 5th June 2022 | £260 | Register Here |
| Final Expedition | 22nd - 24th July 2022 | |||
| GOLD EXPEDITION | Training & Practice - Peaks | 26th - 30th July 2022 | £280 | Register Here |
| GOLD EXPEDITION | Assessment - Wales | 23rd - 27th August 2022 | £250 | Register Here |
| PACKAGE | ACTIVITY | DATE | TOTAL COST | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRONZE | Training weekend | 12-13 September | £200 | Register Here |
| Qualifying expedition | 10-11 October | |||
| BRONZE CANOEING EXPEDITION | Qualifying Expedition | 24-28 August | £250 | Register Here |
| SILVER | Training | 4 & 5 April | £300 | Register Here |
| Practice Expedition | 3-5 July | |||
| Qualifying Expedition | 24-26 July | |||
| SILVER CANOEING EXPEDITION | Qualifying Expedition | 10-18 August | £350 | Register Here |
| SILVER CANOEING EXPEDITION | Qualifying Expedition | 25-27 September | £350 | Register Here |
| GOLD | Training | 4 & 5 April | £600 | Register Here |
| Practice Expedition | 23-28 May | |||
| Qualifying Expedition | 1-6 August |
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
- [email protected]
- 0300 003 0998
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