You also have to spend an extra three months on one of the Volunteering, Physical or Skills sections. It’s your choice which one and, though you can change your mind later, you should decide which section you want to do for longer at the beginning. Knowing how long you’re going to do it for will help you to set your aims for the sections. To achieve each one participants must complete a programme of activities in four or five sections that involve helping the community/environment, becoming fitter, developing new skills, planning, training for and completing an expedition and, for Gold only, working with a team on a residential activity. With the help of DofE Leaders, participants select their own programme of activities and set themselves objectives. It's not a competition or about being first. It's all about self-development.

Bronze Open Expedition Programme

In order to complete the Bronze Expedition section you first need to complete a programme of training followed by sufficient practice expeditions to hone your skills. Once you have completed all of your training you then need to plan and undertake a 2 day qualifying expedition.

Bronze Training and Practice Expedition

2 days of training and route planning and a 2 day practice expedition. 4 days and 4 night’s accommodation, are included in this package, one night will be camping.

Dates & Cost

• Monday 9th – Friday 13th April 2012
• Sat 21st July– Weds 25th July 2012
• Autumn Date 2012 to be confirmed
• £310 Full Board

Other dates by arrangement for groups of 4 or more.

Bronze Qualifying Expedition

1 day of preparation and route planning and a 2 day qualifying expedition 3 days and 3 nights’ accommodation are included in this package, one night will be camping.

Dates & Cost

• Saturday 28th – Tuesday 31st July 2012
• Autumn Date 2012 to be confirmed
• £236 Full Board

Other dates by arrangement for groups of 4 or more.