BRONZE
BRONZE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD EXPEDITIONS FOR SCHOOLS
Learn Outdoors delivers Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) expeditions for schools across England and Wales. As a DofE Approved Activity Provider (AAP), we support schools with Bronze DofE training, practice expeditions and qualifying expeditions, delivered safely, professionally and in line with DofE requirements.
FULL BRONZE DofE SUPPORT:
We provide complete Bronze DofE expedition support for schools, including:
✓ Bronze DofE expedition training
✓ Navigation and route planning skills
✓ Equipment advice and preparation guidance
✓ Campsite bookings and land access coordination
✓ Practice expeditions
✓ Qualifying expeditions
✓ Qualified instructors and supervision
✓ Tracker technology
✓ Accredited DofE assessment and expedition sign-off
All Bronze expeditions are delivered in line with current DofE guidance. Discover more about whats included in your DofE expedition.
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Learn Outdoors provides flexible, modular support for your school’s DofE programme, tailored to your experience, resources and budget.
We can deliver your complete expedition programme as an AAP, taking responsibility for planning, training, staffing, supervision, assessment, logistics and insurance. Equipment, including tents, stoves and gas, can also be provided.
Alternatively, schools can lead their own programme, with Learn Outdoors providing support where needed.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
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"We felt that a lot of time and effort had gone into organising it and we really enjoyed it."
— Bronze Participant
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"All crew were lovely and really helpful."
— School Teacher
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"Learn Outdoors has excellent instructors, health and safety, flexibility, programme design and client management. I would happily recommend them."
— School DofE Coordinator
USEFUL INFORMATION
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The Bronze DofE expedition is often a young person’s first experience of independent walking, navigation and teamwork in an outdoor environment.
A typical Bronze DofE expedition involves:
2 days of walking as a small, self-sufficient team
1 night camping at an approved campsite
Walking a planned route while carrying personal and group equipment
Navigating between checkpoints using maps and compasses
Before the assessed expedition, students complete training and a practice expedition, covering essential skills such as navigation, campcraft, first aid awareness and teamwork. This ensures participants feel confident and prepared before their qualifying expedition.
During the qualifying expedition, groups walk independently while being remotely supervised by our qualified instructors supported by the use of tracker technology, in line with DofE guidance. This balance of independence and support allows young people to develop confidence, resilience and decision-making skills in a safe, well-managed setting.
Learn Outdoors works closely with schools to introduce students to expeditioning in a way that is supportive, confidence-building and age-appropriate, while still meeting the required level of challenge set by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
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Schools choose Learn Outdoors as their Bronze DofE expedition provider because we are a nationally recognised DofE Approved Activity Provider and offer:
Extensive experience delivering DofE expeditions across the UK
Carefully selected routes suitable for Bronze expeditions
Clear progression to Silver expeditions
Fully qualified instructors, course directors and accredited DofE assessors
A dedicated office team to support you before, during and after your expedition
We work in close partnership with school DofE coordinators to ensure every expedition meets both educational and logistical requirements.
To find out more about what sets us apart visit our Why Choose Us page.
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Learn Outdoors regularly delivers Bronze DofE expeditions for schools in:
Surrey
Kent
East Sussex
West Sussex
Hampshire
We deliver DofE expeditions nationwide across England and Wales, chat to us about your school’s DofE requirements.
Bronze DofE expeditions are typically delivered close to a school’s location, particularly for younger participants.
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Schools choose Learn Outdoors for their Bronze DofE expeditions because we understand the needs of students who may be new to outdoor learning.
We regularly support:
Bronze DofE expeditions for secondary schools across England and Wales
Bronze DofE expeditions near London
Local Bronze DofE expeditions in South East England
Our Bronze programmes focus on preparation, reassurance and gradual independence.
PROGRESSION BEYOND BRONZE
Completing a Bronze DofE expedition builds the foundation for Silver and Gold DofE expeditions. Many schools choose to:
Complete Bronze locally
Progress to Silver DofE expeditions with increased challenge
Complete Gold DofE expeditions nationally in more remote areas
Learn Outdoors supports schools through the full DofE journey.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Yes. Bronze expeditions are often completed close to a school, particularly in the South East.
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The Bronze expedition is designed to be a challenging but achievable first adventure.
Participants will typically:
Walk for around 6–7 hours per day
Carry a rucksack with personal and shared kit
Navigate using a map and compass
Camp overnight and cook their own meals
For many students, this is their first experience of multi-day walking and camping.
We carefully plan routes to provide the right level of challenge without being overwhelming. Where necessary, we can make sensible adjustments to support individual needs.
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If you choose our full expedition package, we organise all campsite bookings and expedition logistics for you.
If a school prefers to manage campsite bookings themselves, we can also provide a more flexible support package.
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Proper training is essential for a successful Bronze expedition. Learn Outdoors does offer training options.
We can deliver:
Route planning sessions
Map and compass skills
Campcraft (pitching tents, stove use, hygiene)
Kit preparation guidance
Food and menu planning
First aid training
Please contact us to discuss training options with us in more detail or visit our DofE expedition training page here.
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Learn Outdoors can provide tents, stoves and gas. Please see our equipped expedition prices for further details.
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Bronze expeditions typically run between April and October.
This period offers longer daylight hours and more settled weather. However, we plan thoroughly for all conditions and always prioritise participant safety and comfort.
At Learn Outdoors, we work closely with schools to schedule expeditions around your academic calendar, key school events and exam periods.
We always aim to accommodate your preferred dates wherever possible. Booking early gives you the best chance of securing your first choice and allows plenty of time for planning, training and parent communication.
Our goal is to make the organisation process straightforward, flexible, and stress-free for schools