The benefits of completing a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award / DofE Award are huge. It offers a great opportunity for personal development and growth along with expanding practical skills.
These are qualities that colleges, universities and employers are attracted to. So when a young person pursues their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, they’re investing in their future.
The Adventure Element have taken the workload out of our DofE provision. Their expertise and knowledge makes the whole process really easy to handle. The instructors are great, and their support for our young people is superb. The tracking devices along with the high quality equipment provided makes our lives easier and gives parents a real peace of mind.
Andy Field
Teacher of Computing/DT/Maths - Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Penrith
"We moved to using The Adventure Element last year for our Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions after meeting with Ben to discuss a bespoke program for our students. This year all three levels are being run through them involving over 150 students. This is a reflection of the enthusiasm from parents and their understanding of how the Awards fit into our larger adventure learning ideals. I was particularly impressed with the planning that they put into the Bronze level which included recruiting local leaders with specific knowledge"
Dr Mark Woodward
DofE Award Manager - The Stephen Perse Foundation
"They have provided inspiring and professional mountain leaders to aid our young people on their Gold DofE expedition. The team have been fantastic in supporting and communicating with us in addition to providing ideas to enhance our programme."
James Drury
DofE Manager - Scarborough 6th Form College
"The ultimate was seeing our students cast aside mobile phones to saw logs and create fires with such enthusiasm! We were supremely well supported by the team throughout and would have no hesitation in returning."
John Jones
Cheltenham College
Search our knowledgebase. Helping you be prepared for your DofE expedition or Challenge Event.
Everyone makes mistakes but being aware of classic scenarios that DofE participants find themselves in is a great way to avoid making the same mistake too. Lets delve into common mistakes that participants make and how you can change tact. After all, we want to see you do the very best you can and help you achieve your full potential.
Here are some top tips to navigate the world of navigation... it can feel a little overwhelming but be rest assured there are heaps of tools in the box to help you determine your location and where you are heading. With plenty of practice these tools will soon become second nature. Let's get started!