The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expeditions

Learn Outdoors is proud to be a DofE Approved Activity Provider (AAP) providing fun and engaging tailor-made DofE expeditions at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels for schools and youth groups across Wales and England.

The Expedition section of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award can be the highlight of the whole scheme for many participants. It should be a challenging and rewarding adventure that will provide great memories and skills for years to come, and that's exactly what we aim to achieve.

At Learn Outdoors we always go that extra mile to ensure that young people's expeditions are safe, rewarding and developmental. We are keen to share our love for the outdoors and promote a sustainable use of the countryside, while creating a fun and happy atmosphere for all.

 

why choose us for your DofE expedition?

Learn Outdoors is one of the few DofE Expeditions providers that operates in the stunning Cambrian Mountains of Mid-Wales – an ideal location for holding safe, exciting and dynamic outdoor activities. More importantly, we devise and tailor our DofE programmes to your specific group's needs by working closely with you to ensure high levels of support and communication in the run up to an expedition, and to ultimately help your participants achieve their goals.

We are a DofE Approved Activity Provider (AAP) and hold an Adventure Activities Licensing Authority AALA Licence for Trekking (Hillwalking and Mountaineering). All our instructors are qualified Mountain Leaders, highly experienced DofE trainers and supervisors, and the majority are also Gold Accredited Assessors.

We believe wholeheartedly in DofE. It's a fantastic vehicle for teaching new skills and developing young people and we are passionate about helping individuals to achieve their DofE Award.

what we can offer you

We specialise in providing bespoke DofE expedition programmes at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. We understand that every school and youth organisation has its own needs and circumstances, so we will work closely with your teaching staff to ensure the DofE programme is just right for you and your participants.

	The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expeditions (Bronze, Silver, Gold) in Wales and England
	Intensive DofE training courses delivered at a venue to suit you
	Practice and Qualifying Expeditions with experienced and qualified Supervisors
	Accredited Assessors for Qualifying Expeditions
	Practical navigation and expedition training for school staff who wish to get more involved with DofE

Feel free to contact us to discuss how we can make a difference to DofE in your organisation.

 

about Philip's involvement with DofE

Philip has been involved in delivering DofE expeditions since 1997, working with thousands of young people from all over the country. He is an Accredited Assessor (Bronze, Silver & Gold) and a member of the Mid-Wales Assessor Network. He is regularly called upon to advise on running expeditions, and his services to DofE were recognised by invitation to a Buckingham Palace Garden Party.

 

"All three instructors were excellent – the students were motivated by their teaching and they gave the students a wealth of skills which will enable them to succeed in their assessed expedition. The whole trip has been organised very well and has ran very smoothly. Thank you very much!"
C. Mills

"The instructors were excellent. They operated professionally and exhibited confidence, knowledge and approachability throughout."
G. Groom

"All safety measures in place. Excellent tutors and Course Director. Venue excellent and pupils taken through all safety procedures with walking activities to cooking."
J. Pinnington