2010 DofE Bronze Expedition Packages from Peak Pursuits
Standard
Expedition Package for schools and youth groups
(inclusive of all camp fees) from £165 + VAT per
person
Additional Options Available
a)
2-day intensive training, in a classroom environment,
introducing the main skills required on an expedition, underpinned
by our Standard Workbook. The training is based on the DofE's
Common Training Framework, and includes the following
topics:
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Map
Skills
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Campcraft, Cooking and
Hygiene
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Equipment and Rucksack
Packing
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Observation and
Recording
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Food and Menu
Planning
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First Aid, Safety and Emergency
Procedures
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Risk Assessing and
Weather
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Countryside
Code
Practice Expedition Route
Planning During the 2 days, each team will plan their
Practice Expedition under the guidance of our qualified expedition
leaders. They will produce a routecard and tracing for each day,
using our MS Excel routecard template. We would request therefore
if a PC per team could be made
available.
b)
A 2-day Practice Expedition, including 1 overnight camp,
where each team will follow the route that they have planned during
the training. Our leaders will accompany them during the first day,
providing additional "in-the-field" training and guidance until
they feel confident that the team are ready to support themselves.
Thereafter, the teams will be supervised by our leaders remotely,
setting them checkpoints where they will be met. On arriving at
camp, our leaders will supervise the camping and cooking activities
to ensure these are executed safely. Each leader will carry out a
de-brief with their team, and produce a report on their
progress.
c)
A 2-day, 1-night Qualifying Expedition, assessed by our own
team of accredited assessors. Participants will follow their route
that they have planned, with our leaders supervising them remotely;
they will be met at designated checkpoints to monitor their
progress and safety. On arriving at camp, our assessors will also
observe their campcraft and cooking to ensure these activities are
carried out in a safe manner. At the end of the expedition the
group will be de-briefed.
The standard package does require some
support provided by the Group Organiser to work with the group,
especially in planning their Qualifying routes. We do offer an
optional half-day support to facilitate this exercise, by providing
leaders to work with the group to plan their route, produce their
routecards and tracings for each day, and develop their aim and
presentation ideas. We strongly recommend that schools and youth
groups include this element of support as this has been proved to
significantly improve the quality of the training and expedition.
It should take place as soon after the Practice Expedition as
possible so that the participants can use what they've learnt to
influence their chosen route, pace and purpose.
Personal & Group Equipment can be
hired from Peak Pursuits. Fees cover both Practice & Qualifying
Expeditions, although we do need the kit back in between. We also
have an arrangement in place with a local retailer who can provide
equipment for you to purchase and reduced prices.
Looking to buy equipment? We are able
to order this for you at significantly discounted prices. Please
contact us for a Price List and order form.
