This practical training allows you to complete the practical training framework for the DofE award at the Bronze Level. Over 2 session you will gain the skills needed to complete your Practice expedition framework. You need to attend all the dates allocated in the training block and both dates are included in the cost. Once you have completed this you can go on to an Assessment expedition to complete expedition section. Please note both sessions have a different location Address.

Session 1: Training Day- Saturday 16th January- 3pm till 6pm

Address: 3 Gibcracks, Timberlog Lane, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1PE

Bring a lunch to cook on the Trangia, either pasta, noodles, couscous or Rice with Sauce. Remember A bowl and Spoon to eat with.

What you need to bring: -You will need to bring a day sack with Lunch, drinks, pen, notepad, you will need to dress warm and comfortable like a PE lesson. (No jeans)

Session 2: Practical Navigation day 10-3pm- Sunday 17th January- Cold Lunch to eat on Route

Address: Public car park next to Chingford golf course- Bury road E4 7QJ

Whole day navigation and compass training with staff, Emergency procedures out in field, pacing, practical map and compass skills, health and safety on expedition and following a small pre-planned route in teams remotely supervised by staff. You will be walking all day so please wear sports trainers or walking boots.

What you need to bring: -You will need to bring a day sack with Pack Lunch, Waterproofs, 2 litres of water, you will need to really dress warm and comfortable like a PE lesson with gloves and hat. (No jeans)

Once you have booked on you will get sent the expedition paperwork and a consent form. The consent form must reach us 2 weeks before the trip.

Back up weekend in case of a lockdown :- 6th-7th March 2021