Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expeditions & Residentials
DofE | Expeditions
We are passionate about the many benefits of learning in the outdoors. As such, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award plays a central role in the programmes we offer, providing young people with the framework to discover more about themselves and the attributes they will need to develop throughout their teenage years and early adulthood. This article (Jan 2012) in the TESS shows the importance of schemes such as DofE [CLICK HERE]
Located within spectacular wild country areas, our four AALA Licensed Adventure Centres provide the ideal locations across Scotland to plan and complete Bronze, Silver and Gold Expeditions, whether on foot or on water.
Work with our Mountain Leader qualified Instructors to build a programme to suit your group’s level of ability and support, as well as your budget. We are able to offer training days or weekends, practice expeditions and assessments. Our qualified Assessors and Supervisors will work with participants to plan their routes, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate through open countryside.
Expedition Day: £47 per person per day (inc VAT) – this includes a DofE Supervisor (Instructional Staff member holding a Mountain Leader award), on-site camping, expedition transport.
Optional extras such as equipment hire and expedition food can also be provided for an additional charge.
For further information please call 01479 818005
Download information by clicking the links below:
DofE Route Card - Canoe / Kayak Exped
(pdf 25 KB)
[Note: Unless the route or mode of transport requires otherwise, our general rule is one Supervisor per group. As set out in DofE Expedition Conditions group sizes are 4-7]
DofE | Residentials
DofE Gold Work Experience Residential Weeks
Participants are also able to complete the Residential section of their award with us, working as part of the Abernethy team delivering adventure activities to a range of customers throughout the year. Please note that in line with DofE guidelines, you should join these residentials as an individual and not as a group of friends.
4 nights
Price = £190
Year round
DofE Gold Adventure Residential Activity Week
Complete the Residential section of your award with a group of other DofE-ers during this scheduled DofE week at Abernethy Ardeonaig or Abernethy Barcaple. We combine work projects in and around our grounds with fully instructed adventure activities (e.g. River Tay canoe trip; High Ropes) for a week that is high on reward and packed full of adrenalin. Please note that in line with DofE guidelines, you should join these residentials as an individual and not as a group of friends.
Dates for 2012:
Ardeonaig
Mixed Week: 09-13 April 2012
Boys Week: 16-20 July 2012
Girls Week: 23-27 July 2012
Mixed Week: 06-10 Aug 2012
Barcaple
Mixed Week: 06-10 Aug 2012
Price = £230
DofE Gold Adventure Residential Activity Week
Take part in this popular paddling week for your DofE Gold Residential. Based at Ardgour you will learn new paddling techniques, try kayaking, canoeing and sea kayaking and take part in an overnight expedition with a group of like-minded people. Please note that in line with DofE guidelines, you should join these residentials as an individual and not as a group of friends.
Ardgour
Teen paddling week: 29 Jul - 04 Aug 2012
Price = £296
Available at:
Ardgour
T| 01967 411222