The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

New for 2023 - Water based Provision

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Channel Adventure provides training and assessment for expeditions at Bronze, Silver and Gold level. This can include all elements of the Expedition section. Whether you have a single group or a number of groups who require training and supervision we can tailor a package to suit your needs. Channel Adventure are able to provide walking, cycling and paddle-sports expeditions at all three levels of the Award.

Channel Adventure is an Approved Activity Provider and can provide training and expedition support anywhere in the UK. The D of E experience should be an enjoyable and educational one, developing skills and confidence whilst all throughout being safe and well supported. We work to give participants a deeper understanding and respect for the outdoor environment and learn about the long-term benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle.

If you’d like one of our brochures for either land based and/or waterbed expeditions please email us on adventure@channelgroup.co.uk

Bronze Expedition Package

Bronze Expedition for 14 or more students, an example programme can look like:

Introductory meeting with parents and young people – a chance for parents and young people to meet the team, ask questions and find out more.
Training Day 1 – a foundation day based at school, focusing on a variety of essential skills.
Training Day 2 – a brilliant day based on the Quantock Hills AONB.
Practice expedition – time to put skills into action! This two day adventure on the Mendip Hills AONB will see the participants working in their expedition teams, preparing for the upcoming qualifying venture.
Qualifying venture – this two day expedition in Exmoor National Park will be an opportunity for the participants to put their knowledge, skills and enthusiasm into action on a remotely supervised expedition, which forms one of the four elements of the Duke of Edinburgh’s award.

Price per head £330 (£55 per day)

New for 2023

Water-based Paddlesport Expeditions

We’re really excited to share with you our new range of paddlesport expeditions based out of COACH, our excellent, well-equipped waterside facility in Taunton. We love all types of expeditions but we especially enjoy paddlesport expeditions – they allow the participants to enjoy a unique perspective on our countryside while developing a range of skills and qualities that just seem to flourish when you get into a boat or onto a board.

With our expedition training participants gain not only navigation and map reading skills, but also water safety management, paddlesport fundamentals, rescue skills, bivouac erecting and much more. Once the training days are complete participants take to their chosen craft for the qualifying expedition.

Our expeditions are totally accessible and don’t require the need to carry heavy bags or wear blister inducing boots! For these reasons, we find participants are far more able to focus on their projects and really enjoy the expedition without the need to be uncomfortable. Don’t get us wrong though, paddlesport is by no means a soft option, it is still a challenge and like walking expeditions can be as physical as the group wants to make it.

If you’d like one of our brochures for either land based and/or water-based expeditions please email us on adventure@channelgroup.co.uk

Silver Expedition Package

Silver Expedition for 14 or more students, example package can look like:

- Introductory meeting with parents and young people – a chance for parents and young people to meet the team, ask questions and find out more.
- Training Day 1 – A school based day which will include: preparatory map & compass skills, camp craft, cooking & hygiene and the countryside code.
- Training Day 2 – based in the Quantock Hills AONB.
- Practice expedition – this three-day adventure will be based in Exmoor National Park and will be an excellent opportunity for the participants to familiarise themselves with the moorland environment ahead of their qualifying venture.
- Qualifying venture – for most participants the three-day qualifying venture is the highlight of the award, with this in mind we head to the beautiful Black Mountains in the Brecon Beacons National Park. From here the participants will be totally self sufficient relying on themselves and their team mates.

Price per had £480 (£60 per day)

Gold Expedition Package

Gold Expedition for 14 or more students, an example programme can look like:

Introductory meeting with parents and young people – a chance for parents and young people to meet the team, ask questions and find out more.
Training Day 1 – A school based day which will include: preparatory map & compass skills, camp craft, cooking & hygiene and the countryside code.
Training Day 2 – based in the Quantock Hills AONB.
Practice expedition – this four-day adventure will be based in the beautiful Black Mountains and is an excellent opportunity for the participants to familiarise themselves with the mountain environment ahead of their qualifying venture.
Qualifying venture – for most participants the five day qualifying venture is the highlight of the award, with this in mind we head to the stunning Brecon Beacons National Park. Day 1 is a travel and preparation day and then from day 2 the participants will be totally self-sufficient for the four-day expedition relying on themselves and their team mates – with us there for logistical and safety support.
We also run water-based sea kayak expeditions in the South West