THE DUKE of EDINBURGH'S AWARD EXPEDITIONS (DofE)
Action4Youth are Approved Activity Providers and offer planning, training and expeditions at all 3 award levels for 14-24 year olds.
Your DofE expedition, your adventure
Open expeditions are DofE expeditions made available to all DofE participants, so if you’ve signed up for DofE online or with your school or another group, you can book your expedition below at the appropriate level.
Successfully completing a DofE programme involves planning, training and finishing your DofE expedition. As Approved Activity Providers, Action4Youth can help with all the essential planning, required training and fulfilment of expeditions at all 3 award levels for 14-24 year olds.
Bronze and Silver are run locally in the Aylesbury and Chilterns area and Gold expeditions are done in rugged country – such as Snowdonia, Brecons, The Dales and The Lake District. We have a team of highly qualified instructors and assessors. Remember, your DofE expedition is always your adventure.
Sign up for DofE Expeditions
Action4Youth can provide FREE expedition places for participants who may not otherwise be able to take part in the award, ensuring that ALL young people can take full advantage of the benefits, fun and rewarding experience of the DofE Award.
To find out more about free expedition places – call 0300 003 0998 or email DofE@action4youth.org
2025 Bronze Expedition Programme Dates
| PACKAGE | ACTIVITY | DATE | TOTAL COST | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRONZE EXPEDITION FOR WADDESDON SCHOOL PUPILS | Training/Practice - Milton Keynes | 29 - 30 March 2025 | - | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 17 - 18 May 2025 | |||
| BRONZE EXPEDITION FOR WEBBER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL PUPILS | Training/Practice - Milton Keynes | 29 - 30 March 2025 | - | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 17 - 18 May 2025 | |||
| BRONZE OPEN 1 | Training/Practice - Milton Keynes | 12 - 13 April 2025 | £175 | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 24 - 25 May 2025 | |||
| BRONZE OPEN 2 | Training/Practice - Milton Keynes | 21 - 22 June 2025 | £175 | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 12 - 13 July 2025 | |||
| BRONZE OPEN 3 | Training/Practice - Milton Keynes | 2 - 3 August 2025 | £175 | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 25 - 26 August 2025 |
2025 Silver Expedition Programme Dates
| PACKAGE | ACTIVITY | DATE | TOTAL COST | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SILVER AWARD FOR QUEEN ELIZABETH BOYS SCHOOL PUPILS | Training & Practice | 6 - 8 April 2025 | - | Register Here |
| Qualifier |
13 - 15 April 2025 or 23 - 25 July 2025 |
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| SILVER OPEN 1 | Training & Practice - Milton Keynes | 22 - 24 April 2025 | £270 | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 23 - 25 July 2025 | |||
| SILVER OPEN 2 | Training & Practice - Milton Keynes | 4 - 6 August 2025 | £270 | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 23 - 25 August 2025 | |||
| SILVER OPEN 1 EXPEDITION ONLY | Training/Practice - Milton Keynes | 22 - 24 April 2025 | £140 | Register Here |
| SILVER OPEN 1 EXPEDITION ONLY | Qualifier - Chilterns | 23 - 25 July 2025 | £140 | Register Here |
| SILVER OPEN 2 EXPEDITION ONLY | Training/Practice - Milton Keynes | 4 - 6 August 2025 | £140 | Register Here |
| SILVER OPEN 2 EXPEDITION ONLY | Qualifier - Chilterns | 23 - 25 August 2025 | £140 | Register Here |
2025 Gold Expedition Programme Dates
| PACKAGE | ACTIVITY | DATE | TOTAL COST | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD OPEN 1 TRAINING | Training - Peak District | 7 - 10 April 2025 | £240 | Register Here |
| GOLD OPEN 1 QUALIFIER | Qualifier - Snowdonia | 28 - 31 July 2025 | £240 | Register Here |
| GOLD OPEN 2 TRAINING | Training - Peak District | 25 - 28 August 2025 | £240 | Register Here |
| GOLD OPEN 2 QUALIFIER | Qualifier - Brecon Beacons | 27 - 30 October 2025 | £240 | Register Here |
More dates announced soon.
Bronze, Silver & Gold DofE Expeditions
Qualifying expeditions leading to successfully completing a DofE Bronze, Silver or Gold Award
What’s included in our DofE expedition packages?
All of our packages are fully inclusive and have no additional costs.
- Training for your expedition
- Expeditions
- Practice Walk for Bronze expedition
- Campsites
- Maps
- Compasses
- Fully qualified and enthusiastic leaders
- Advice and support
- Kits and kit advice
Available downloads
The DofE Expedition Kit List is your essential checklist when preparing the kit you need for your DofE expedition. All DofE Recommended Kit is tried and tested, so you know it’s fit for expedition.
Why do The Duke of Edinburgh's Award?
The DofE is all about going the extra mile – gaining new skills, pushing yourself physically, helping others and exploring new territories.
The Duke of Edinburgh programme gives young people aged 14-24, the opportunity to develop themselves in scenarios they would not normally experience. The fun but challenging expeditions take young people out of their comfort zones, whilst building confidence, teamwork, life skills and friendships.
- A huge amount of fun
- Develop and nurture your teamwork skills
- Develop essential life skills including communication, decision-making, problem-solving and creative thinking
- Create new and lasting friendships
- Increase your self confidence
- Break personal barriers to experience new heights to your own skills, talent and endurance
- Great for your CV and UCAS form
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Contact Caldecotte Xperience
- Office opening: 09:00-17:00
- Centre operates: 09:00-20:00
Caldecotte Xperience
George Amey Centre
Simpson
Milton Keynes
MK63AG
- caldecotte@action4youth.org
- 0300 003 0998
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