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Duke of Edinburgh's Award
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Venturing Out is an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and offers a variety of services to facilitate the, training, expedition and physical modules of the DofE at all levels.
We work closely with Groups, Schools and Individuals undertaking their DofE Programme, working hard to assist young people in achieving their objectives and developing new skills. Throughout their training and expedition modules participants are encouraged to accept real ownership of their DofE programme and continue this until completion of the Award.
Venturing Out offers a wide range of activities that match the criteria of the DofE physical module and are able to offer these in a flexible manner. An example may be development of paddling skills, working towards BCU star awards or working through the Go Mountain Bike syllabus.
We have qualified assessors accredited by the DofE for all levels. Assessors are available to assess non associated groups as well as those who choose Venturing Out as their provider.
We offer land and water based expeditions & training modules as follows:
Walking, Trail Cycling, Canoeing & Sea Kayaking
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Walking groups are required to complete a minimum of 1 full or 2 half day training sessions. You will not be limited in your choice of terrain.
- Trail Cycling groups are required to complete a minimum of 1 full or 2 half day training sessions, you will not be limited in your choice of terrain, other than ability.
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Canoeing groups are required to complete a minimum of 2 full or the equivalent number of training sessions
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Sea Kayak groups are required to complete a minimum of 3 full or the equivalent training sessions.
Included in the price:
- We facilitate all aspects of the DofE training framework including route planning sessions and 1st aid training.
- We supply any equipment that you do not have (except bikes, helmets & panniers) & attend group meetings where possible.
The maximum number of participants per group is as follows:
Walking 7
Sea Kayaking 6
Canoeing 6
Trail Cycling 6
If your group is larger than those stated above you will require a second qualified member of staff at extra cost.
So what does it cost?
Walking
Bronze |
Silver |
Gold |
| 1 Training Day |
1 Training Day |
1 Training Day |
| 2 Day, 1 Night, Training Expedition |
3 Day, 2 Night, Training Expedition |
4 Day, 3 Night, Training Expedition |
| 2 Day, 1 Night, Training Expedition |
3 Day, 2 Night, Training Expedition |
4 Day, 3 Night, Training Expedition |
Evening sessions for route planning & 1st aid training etc. |
5 Days |
7 Days |
9 Days |
£40 per person per day |
£40 per person per day |
£40 per person per day |
Pricing is based on a group of 7, pro rata rates apply for smaller group sizes
Trail Cycling
Bronze |
Silver |
Gold |
| 1 Training Day |
1 Training Day |
1 Training Day |
| 2 Day, 1 Night, Training Expedition |
3 Day, 2 Night, Training Expedition |
4 Day, 3 Night, Training Expedition |
| 2 Day, 1 Night, Training Expedition |
3 Day, 2 Night, Training Expedition |
4 Day, 3 Night, Training Expedition |
Evening sessions for route planning & 1st aid training etc. |
5 Days |
7 Days |
9 Days |
£47per person per day |
£47 per person per day |
£47 per person per day |
Pricing is based on a group of 6, pro rata rates apply for smaller group sizes
Canoeing
Bronze |
Silver |
Gold |
| 2 Training Days |
2 Training Days |
2 Training Days |
| 2 Day, 1 Night, Training Expedition |
3 Day, 2 Night, Training Expedition |
4 Day, 3 Night, Training Expedition |
| 2 Day, 1 Night, Training Expedition |
3 Day, 2 Night, Training Expedition |
4 Day, 3 Night, Training Expedition |
Evening sessions for route planning & 1st aid training etc. |
6 Days |
8 Days |
10 Days |
£60per person per day |
£60 per person per day |
£60 per person per day |
Pricing is based on a group of 6, pro rata rates apply for smaller group sizes
For Sea Kayaking expeditions please contact us for a quote.
The above cost does not include transport or food.
Further training days can be arranged at extra cost.
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