DofE
​The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a nationally recognised programme that challenges young people to develop confidence, resilience, and teamwork through practical experiences. At Adventure Sunderland we understand the importance of the award and the benefits of getting young people to take part and complete it. As a DofE approved activity provider, we can provide DofE expeditions for groups on foot or in a canoe.
One of its key elements is the Expedition section, where participants plan, train for, and complete an adventurous journey. Our canoe expeditions provide an exciting and supportive environment for DofE participants to build skills, work together, and achieve their award while exploring the outdoors in a unique and memorable way.
Qualifying Expeditions
On your qualifying expedition, you head off with your group on a self-sufficient journey which you route plan yourselves (with the guidance of our instructors and the benefit of their expedition knowledge) and an expedition aim that you’ve chosen – this helps to give you the sense of independence and adventure that DofE is all about.
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Your qualifying expedition will need to meet the ’20 Conditions’ for expeditions set down by the Duke of Edinburgh Award. We work with you to help ensure you meet these and don’t waste your time and effort.
Practice Expeditions
Before you complete your qualifying expedition, you and your group will need to complete a practice expedition. This is to test your competency, making sure your skills are sufficient enough to complete your expedition safely.
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After you have finished your practice expedition, if your expedition supervisor is happy, they will provide you with a report stating that you are ready to do your qualifying expedition. If they feel that there are areas to improve, they will detail in your report and ask you to undertake another practice expedition so that you are fully equipped and ready.
Our instructors give you all the support you need throughout your DofE experience and to successfully undertake your practice, qualifying expedition.