Duke of Edinburgh Award Expeditions and Gold Residential
When it comes to the award its often the expedition that inspires the participant but often this is channelled purely into ventures on foot!
Why not push the boat out and go by Canoe?
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We are a Adventure Activity Licensed Authority (HSE) registered centre and have a personal history of working on Duke of Edinburgh Award programmes in both Canoe and on foot throughout Scotland.
Our Duke of Edinburgh Unit staff are employed firstly by their high level of qualification (Summer Mountain Leader / Level Three / Four Canoe coach) and first aid qualifications but mainly because they understand and care about the client and their needs and wants. They are also skilled in Geography, Biology, Ecology and hold an interest in Environmental Art so whatever the aim of the expedition our staff can help train your students in an enjoyable informative manner.
Canoeing is available to all levels of the award irrespective of prior experience. Assuming the individuals involved are willing to fully engage in the learning process.
A typical Expedition
1)12 weeks prior to assessment your instructor will contact you to discuss possible route choices for you to decide upon.
2)10 weeks prior to assessment your instructor will contact you to obtain your route choice.
3)8 weeks prior to assessment your instructor will contact you to confirm the details to be submitted on the green form.
4)Training expedition.
5)Your Instructor will issue you with any additional information you may require prior to assessment.
6)Your Instructor will contact you to discuss issues raised and reflected upon prior to Assessment.
7)Assessment Expedition.
8)Source will present a feedback form to the organisation and individuals alongside advice from both your training and assessment Instructors before students move on to the next level of the award.
All technical equipment is of the highest standard and includes:
Canoeing:Canoe, Paddle, Buoyancy aid, Helmet, Waterproofs, Tent, Stove, Sleeping bag + liner, Roll mat and Waterproof barrel
Walking:Waterproofs, Tent, Stove, Sleeping Bag +liner, roll mat and rucksack
All you pupils require is a pair of worn in walking boots, provisions and fuel
For more information and prices please contact us or phone 07515 568 085
