Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
We have a dedicated team who will deliver the DOFE program in a safe but challenging and fun way
A typical bronze package consists of six days of activity. Initially there will be two days of skills training. The first day will be spent learning basic first aid, how to use a portable cooker, packing of a Rucksack, Route card writing and environmental awareness. The second day will be spent with a suitably qualified instructor practicing basic navigation and applying those new skills and role playing emergency scenarios.
These two days will be followed by a practice expedition that will run over two days and will require a night out camping. Teams will work closely with an instructor on the first day but will move to more remote supervision on the second day. Our staff will be on site camping with the groups.
There will then be a final, qualifying expedition. This will also take place over two days and the team will be remotely supervised by experienced instructors throughout. Our staff will be on site camping with the groups.
We are also able to tailor each package to suit your needs and are happy to base each session at locations convenient for you. Feel free to use the contact us form requirements with us.
We have a dedicated team who will deliver the DofE program in a safe but challenging and fun way. We also have an Approved Activity Provider (AAP) for DofE for Expeditions and Residentials course. All our instructors are DBS certified and hold a relevant Walking or paddling qualification for the expedition. Rock and Rapid Adventures also hold an up to date Insurance. At Rock and Rapid Adventures we have structured our programme to offer the following;
- 1 training weekend (although more can be arranged) usually held over a Saturday and Sunday with no overnight component
- A practice expedition consisting of 2 days of activity and 1 night camping
- A qualifying expedition with 2 days of activity and 1 night of camping
- 1 training weekend (although more can be arranged) usually held over a Saturday and Sunday with no overnight component
- A practice expedition consisting of 3 days of activity and 2 night camping
- A qualifying expedition with 3 days of activity and 2 night of camping
- 1 training weekend (although more can be arranged) usually held over a Saturday and Sunday with no overnight component
- A practice expedition consisting of 4 days of activity and 3 night camping
- A qualifying expedition with 4 days of activity and 3 night of camping
- Tents for the participants
- Cookers
- Gas
- Maps
- Compassess
- Campsite fees
- Group First Aid Kit
- Route card template
- Route planning information
- Kit lists
- Emergency support during the expeditions
- Drop off and pick up locations details
- Access to equipment resources
- Transport to and from the expeditions or training days
- Personal equipment e.g Waterproofs, hiking boots, sleeping bags, food, rucksacks, roll mats
- Bronze – 2 teams (14 people)
- Silver – 2 teams (14 people)
- Gold – 1 Team (7 people)
- Bronze: £195+VAT
- Silver: £260+VAT
- Gold: £325+VAT
- Canoe Expedition: Price on Request
If you have any questions or would like to ask what our available is please contact:
richard@rockandrapidadventures.co.uk
What people say
As a family of five who like to try new things, I can’t recommend this enough. The staff member who helped us was top class. Friendly, accommodating and keen. Although, we were all at different levels of experience, some of us complete notices at climbing – we all managed to spend an enjoyable couple of hours.
Really good day out and cater for all levels of ability. As complete beginners we were a bit nervous to begin with but soon got up to speed. Very good value for money.
To arrange a weekend that is a bit different and feels special is becoming harder to do so it was refreshing ti find somewhere that was happy to listen to our thoughts and ideas and let us run with them. Had a fantastic weekend that combined indoor climbing, raft building challenged and a monster design and build task to product a melon flinging catapult in a morning on a budget of £100. All in a really good time had by all with very relaxed and friendly staff. Would recommend for arranging those vents that are a bit more specialised.
I have been climbing here on and off for almost 4 years now. I keep coming back. This is by far one of the most friendly, helpful and safe climbing centres I have ever been to. The staff are constantly on guard for any mishaps and are very approachable with any and all concerns Especially talking through hypothetical situations and scenarios. Their knowledge is current and at the highest level. Definitely a place to go, and keep going.
I started climbing here about a year ago and love the atmosphere and people I meet. Ladies might, on a Monday which is run by Simmo has become a weekly must. (the coffee is pretty awesome too.) Great instruction is given on technique including safety) plus games are put together to improve climbing ability. I bring my nieces here and they love it. It’s exercise without feeling like you’re i a gym. I can’t recommend it enough!
We visited this whole on our holiday on a rainy day, my son enjoyed it so much he wanted to go back so we did. Twice! The staff are super friendly and very knowledgable. We will no doubt be back next year!
