Venturing Out is offering an introductory navigation day in the Pentland Hills on Sunday the 26th of February.
This is open to current DofE Supervisors and group leaders and costs only £25 for the day. A great opportunity to network with other leaders and discuss the expedition module.
For more information see: http://www.venturingout.co.uk/PDFs/Venturing%20Out%20DofE%20Nav%20Training%20Opportunity.pdf
With the DofE season soon upon us there is an impending pressure to deliver the Award to the vast numbers of youngsters who see the value of what it offers. Many schools and community groups are bursting at the seams and are unable to cope with demand. I would like to highlight to group leaders/supervisors that Venturing Out holds an Approved Activities Provider Licence and can help deliver part or full expedition module programmes.
Venturing Out’s services are offered on a not for profit basis and our licence extends to walking, canoeing, cycling and sea kayaking expeditions.
We work closely with Groups, Schools and Individuals undertaking their DofE Programme, working hard to assist young people in achieving their objectives and developing new skills. Throughout their training and expedition modules participants are encouraged to accept real ownership of their DofE programme and continue this until completion of the Award.
Venturing Out understands that demand is outweighing the ability to deliver and is here to help. If you require further information please see our website or get in touch.
http://www.venturingout.co.uk/Pages/dofe.html
Venturing Out is offering hugely discounted activities over the Autumn/Winter Period
With an aim of getting more people outdoors and active this Autumn and Winter Venturing Out is offering four activities at a hugely discounted rate. Orienteering is priced at £5 per person, Trail Cycling (participants own bike required), Hill & Survival Skills and Bush Craft are all priced at £10 per person.
Further Information: http://www.venturingout.co.uk/Pages/autwint.html
Venturing Out still has spaces for the Rock Climbing session on the 16th August. This is an in service day for schools and gives you a perfect opportunity to have your children do something exciting and stimulating before returning to school after the holidays.
The activity is open to those aged 8 to 14 years and will be held at North Berwick Law.
If you are interested in having your children participate please email your interest to antony@venturingout.co.uk
Venturing Out, is offering a DofE open bronze walking expedition from the 17th to 19th October 2011. Given the dates this is close to the end of the Expedition season and is therefore probably the last opportunity youngsters will get to complete the expedition element of their award this year.
The course is aimed at those aged 14 to 16 years who have completed the training and practice expedition aspects of the award. Proof of this will be required.
Monday is an opportunity for individuals to meet and take part in a range of preparatory activities including team building, route planning, kit check and briefing. There is no accommodation provided for this evening, it is expected that parents/guardians will drop and collect participants.
Tuesday is the first of a 2-day, 1-night Walking Expedition. Participants will follow their route as planned, with Venturing Out staff supervising remotely. They will be met at pre-determined points to monitor their progress and safety. Our assessors will also visit the group during the day, usually at camp where they will also observe their campcraft and cooking to ensure safe practice is followed.
Wednesday is a continuation of the expedition, supervision will continue on a remote basis. At the end of the expedition, the group will undergo debriefing before departure.
For further information & how to book a place please see the following link: http://www.venturingout.co.uk/PDFs/DofE-BronzeOpenInfo.pdf