About us…Specialise in delivering DofE training and expeditions

About us...Licences

• DofE Approved Activity Provider

• AALA

Instructors

• Qualified and Experienced

• First Aid

• Enhanced Disclosures from DBS (formerly CRB)

• DofE Accredited Assessors

Insurance

• Fully Insured – £5 million liability

Aim of the DofE Expedition Section• To inspire young people to develop initiative and a sense of adventure

and discovery, by planning, training for and completing an adventurous journey as part of a team.

Benefits• sharing responsibility, teamwork, leadership, self-reliance, overcome

challenges, decision-making, manage risk, learn new skills.

What do you want to get out of it?• Fun!

• Your own physical effort

• Unaccompanied and self-sufficient.

• In a team of between 4 and 7 people for walking expeditions.

• Training and practice expeditions.

• Camp

• Properly equipped

• Cook and eat a substantial meal each day

• Aim and presentation

DofE Expedition - 20 conditions

20Training

Saturday 12th September – at school

Assessed qualifying expedition & debriefSaturday 10th – Sunday 11th October

PresentationBack at school

Practice expeditionSaturday 26th – Sunday 27th September

The Expedition Process

Preparation and PlanningIn your own time

Your expedition programme is a progression

Attendance at each section is compulsory.

Attendance isn’t enough.

You need to successfully complete each section.

What’s Included?• Training and Supervision from our instructors

• DofE Accredited Assessors for qualifying expeditions

• Campsites fees

• Use of our Group Kit

Group Kit• Tents

Tents

Group Kit• Tents

• Stoves, Pans and Fuel

• Maps

• Group First Aid Kits

• Group Shelters

What do you need to provide?• Personal Equipment

• Food

Walking Boots

Not Walking Boots

Waterproofs

• Both a waterproof jacket AND trousers are essential

• They MUST be waterproof!

• Taped seams – to stop water leaking through

• Jackets MUST have a hood

Rucksacks

• Correct size 60 – 65 litres

• COMFORTABLE

Mobile Phones

• Yes – for your safety!

• Fully charged but switched off – only for emergencies

• In suitable waterproof bag – don’t rely on jacket pockets!

Where?

Where?

Where?

Blisters, Sore Feet, Knackered, Hungry, Thirsty, Soaking – Achievement!

Blisters, Exhausted, Emotional, Aching, Cold, Wet, Lost, Out of your Comfort Zone.

Best thing ever!

What next?

• Keep in touch

Check out our website www.azexpeditions.com

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