Gold

Gold

Once you hit 16 you can do your Gold DofE programme. You'll spend 12 months on your Volunteering section. For Physical and Skills you must spend 12 months on one and six months on the other - you decide which way round you do it. The big difference at Gold, is you'll also do a Residential section - staying away from home for five days and four nights doing a shared activity with people you don't know. It's great fun and a real chance to do something different!

If you’ve jumped straight into your Gold DofE programme you’ll need to do a further six months either volunteering or whichever one of your physical or skills activities you spent the most time on.

You achieve an Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections (five if you're going for Gold). You'll find yourself helping people or the community, getting fitter, developing skills, going on an expedition and taking part in a residential activity (Gold only).

But here's the best bit - you get to choose what you do!

Your programme can be full of activities and projects that get you buzzing. And along the way you'll pick up experiences, friends and talents that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

Gold Open Expedition Programme

Active offer candidates the opportunity to complete their Gold expedition in 2 modules or as one complete module incorporating both Training & Assessment.

Module 1 - Training

1 day planning and preparation before heading off for the 3 day practice journey. This would be followed by one rest day before completing module 2 - the 4 day qualifying gold expedition.

Cost £310

Module 2 - Qualifying Expedition

4 days qualifying and assessment expedition

Cost £310

Complete Module

This comprehensive course totals 9 days' and 9 nights' accommodation; 5 nights will be camping.

Cost £495 full board

Dates

  • Saturday 7th – Sunday 15th April 2012
  • Saturday 21st – Sunday 29th July 2012
  • *Autumn Date 2012 to be confirmed

Other dates by arrangement for groups of 4 or more.