D of E
Avon Tyrrell is a registered Duke of Edinburgh Centre, offering training weekends and the perfect location for your training and assessment camps.
An example training plan is outlined below, please click on the weekend headings for more in-depth information.
Friday (evening only)
Welcome Introductions & Ice Breakers
In Depth Course Introduction
Individual Assessments to Determine Existing Knowledge & Experience
Saturday
Basic First-Aid Training.
Basic Map Skills
Off-site Exploration
Camp Craft
Sunday
Execution of Planned Route
Review of Performance & Areas to Improve
Friday (evening only)
Set Up Camp
Review Route Cards
Saturday
Expedition
Night Navigation Exercise
Sunday
Camp Pack Down
Review of Performance & Areas to Improve
Weekend 3 - Final Expedition Weekend
Friday (evening only)
Set Up Camp
Review Route Cards
Saturday
Expedition
Sunday
Camp Pack Down
Final review and sign off
For more information, please contact Suzanne Varney or Marc Balistrari on 01425 672347 or email your query to info@ukyouth.org
