We run two sorts of Open Award programmes.

Firstly, we run full open programs including training, practice expedition and qualifying expedition. For more information about our 2010 program go down to the bottom of this page.

Secondly, If you have engaged in expedition training and practice but have not completed a qualifying expedition you may need to find others to do the expedition with. You could take part in one of our open award expeditions. People sometimes have to drop out of their original expedition teams due to Injury, illness, family pressures etc. If you are trained and need to join with others to complete an expedition then read on.

We will be running Silver and Gold, qualifying expeditions in 2009 in the Yorkshire Dales.

These expeditions include no training. They are designed for individuals who, for whatever reason, could not complete their qualifying expedition as planned. We will want to see proof that you have received training and completed a recent practice expedition.

Open Silver Qualifying Expedition only.

£160 per person - Book early for a 10% discount £144

31 May - 3 June 2010 - Yorshire Dales. (Book by 1 April 2010 for 10% Discount - Closing date for bookings 8/5/2010)
26-29 July 2010 - Yorkshire Dales (Book by 26 May 2010 for 10% Discount - Closing date for bookings 2/7/2010)

This expedition consists of a day of route planning and skills refreshing followed by the three day expedition. The first night will be spent in a bunk barn (food and accommodation included) after that you will be camping on your expedition and will need to be self sufficient. This expedition includes no training. It is only open to those who have completed their training and practice expeditions.

Open Gold Qualifying Expedition only.

£199 per person - Book early for a 10% discount £179

31 May - 4 June 2010 - Yorshire Dales. (Book by 1 April 2010 for 10% Discount - Closing date for bookings 8/5/2010)
26-30 July 2010 - Yorkshire Dales (Book by 26 May 2010 for 10% Discount - Closing date for bookings 2/7/2010)

This expedition consists of a day of route planning and skills refreshing followed by the four day expedition. The first night will be spent in a bunk barn (food and accommodation included) after that you will be camping on your expedition and will need to be self sufficient. This expedition includes no training. It is only open to those who have completed their training and practice expeditions.

2010 Silver Expedition Training, Practice Expedition and Qualifying Expedition programme.

£369 per person  

For 2010 we are running a Silver open award package that will include all training and the Practice Expedition in one 6 day stint and then the Qualifying Expedition a couple of months later.

We will run 3 evenings and two days of training followed immediately by a 3 day and 2 night practice expedition. During your training you will cover all areas of the DofE expedition syllabus and plan you practice expedition. You will then immediately go out on your practice expedition. We will then say goodbye and give you a couple of months to recover, reflect on, and practice what you have learnt. We will then reconvene and complete the Qualifying expedition early in the summer.

During the training element of this course food and accomodation is included in the price. Once you are on the practice expedition (and then later on the qualifying expedition) you will have to supply your own food and pay campsite fees. There will be an opportunity to buy food the day before the practice expedition.

Training and Practice Expedition: 5-10 April 2010

Qualifying Expedition: We have set dates for the qualifying expedition. Either 31 May -3 June 2010 or 26-29 July 2010. Other dates may be made available later in the year.

(Closing date for bookings 22/3/2010)

2010 Gold Expedition Training, Practice Expedition and Qualifying Expedition programme.

£399 per person   

For 2010 we are running a Gold open award package that will include all training and the Practice Expedition in one 6 day stint and then the Qualifying Expedition a couple of months later.

We will run 3 evenings and two days of training followed immediately by a 3 day and 2 night practice expedition. During your training you will cover all areas of the DofE expedition syllabus and plan you practice expedition. You will then immediately go out on your practice expedition. We will then say goodbye and give you a couple of months to recover, reflect on, and practice what you have learnt. We will then reconvene and complete the Qualifying expedition early in the summer.

During the training element of this course food and accomodation is included in the price. Once you are on the practice expedition (and then later on the qualifying expedition) you will have to supply your own food and pay campsite fees. There will be an opportunity to buy food the day before the practice expedition.

Training and Practice Expedition: 5-10 April 2010

Qualifying Expedition: We have set two dates for the qualifying expedition. Either 31 May - 4 June 2010 or 26-30 July 2010. Other dates may be made available later in the year.

(Closing date for bookings 22/3/2010)