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- 2. About us… Specialise in delivering DofE training and expeditions
- 3. 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
- 4. 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!
- 5. •Your own physical effort •minimum 6 hrs per day ~ 15km •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
- 6. 20 Training Thursday 24th March at School Assessed qualifying expedition & debrief Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th July Presentation Back at school Practice expedition Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th May The Expedition Process Preparation and Planning In your own time
- 7. Your expedition programme is a progression Attendance at each section is compulsory. Attendance isn’t enough. You need to successfully complete each section.
- 8. Cost • Deposit - paid – thankyou •Balance payment - £200pp due before Feb Half Term Payments are non-refundable Insurance is recommended.
- 9. What’s Included? •Training and Supervision from our instructors •DofE Accredited Assessors for qualifying expeditions •Campsites fees •Use of our Group Kit
- 10. Group Kit •Tents
- 11. Tents
- 12. Group Kit •Tents •Stoves, Pans and Fuel •Maps •Group First Aid Kits •Group Shelters
- 16. Group Kit •Tents •Stoves, Pans and Fuel •Maps •Group First Aid Kits •Group Shelters •Trackers
- 17. Trackers
- 18. What do you need to provide? •Personal Equipment •Food
- 20. Walking Boots
- 22. 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
- 23. Rucksacks •Correct size 60 – 65 litres •COMFORTABLE
- 24. Kit Hire Barnet Youth Support Service • Rucksacks • Sleeping Bags • Roll Mats • Compass
- 25. Mobile Phones •Yes – for your safety! •Fully charged but switched off – only for emergencies •In suitable waterproof bag – don’t rely on jacket pockets!
- 34. Blisters, Sore Feet, Knackered, Hungry, Thirsty, Soaking – Achievement! Blisters, Exhausted, Emotional, Aching, Cold, Wet, Lost, Out of your Comfort Zone. Best thing ever!
- 35. Onwards…
- 36. Onwards… •Open Expeditions •Barnet Expeditions •School Expedition
- 47. What next?
- 48. Calendar Clashes
- 50. What next? •Keep in touch Check out our website www.azexpeditions.com A to Z Expeditions @AtoZExpeditions •Get fit and break in your boots •Sign up