Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expeditions for Schools
Learn Outdoors delivers Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) expeditions for schools across England and Wales. As a DofE Approved Activity Provider (AAP), we support schools with Bronze DofE training, practice expeditions and qualifying expeditions, delivered safely, professionally and in line with DofE requirements.
FULL BRONZE DofE SUPPORT PACKAGE
We provide complete Bronze DofE expedition support for schools, including:
- Bronze DofE expedition training
- Navigation and route planning skills
- Equipment advice and preparation guidance
- Campsite bookings and land access coordination
- Practice expeditions
- Qualifying expeditions
- Qualified instructors and supervision
- Tracker technology
- Accredited DofE assessment and expedition sign-off
All Bronze expeditions are delivered in line with current DofE guidance. Discover more about whats included in your DofE expedition.
OTHER PACKAGE OPTIONS
BRONZE DofE EXPEDITION PACKAGE OPTIONS
Learn Outdoors offers flexible Bronze DofE expedition packages, allowing schools to choose the level of support that best suits their staff experience, resources and budget.
Package options include:
- Full-service Bronze expeditions (with or without tents and stoves): We manage planning, training, campsites, instructors, assessors and expedition logistics, with equipment available where required.
- In-school Bronze expeditions with partial support: Schools lead expedition logistics, equipment and staffing, with Learn Outdoors providing additional qualified instructors where required to support safe and effective delivery.
We are happy to tailor Bronze DofE expedition packages to your needs. Talk to us about the level of involvement you’d like us to provide.
What Is A Bronze DofE Expedition?
The Bronze DofE expedition is often a young person’s first experience of independent walking, navigation and teamwork in an outdoor environment.
A typical Bronze DofE expedition involves:
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2 days of walking as a small, self-sufficient team
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1 night camping at an approved campsite
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Walking a planned route while carrying personal and group equipment
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Navigating between checkpoints using maps and compasses
Before the assessed expedition, students complete training and a practice expedition, covering essential skills such as navigation, campcraft, first aid awareness and teamwork. This ensures participants feel confident and prepared before their qualifying expedition.
During the qualifying expedition, groups walk independently while being remotely supervised by our qualified instructors supported by the use of tracker technology, in line with DofE guidance. This balance of independence and support allows young people to develop confidence, resilience and decision-making skills in a safe, well-managed setting.
Learn Outdoors works closely with schools to introduce students to expeditioning in a way that is supportive, confidence-building and age-appropriate, while still meeting the required level of challenge set by the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Why Choose Learn Outdoors?
Schools choose Learn Outdoors as their Bronze DofE expedition provider because we are a nationally recognised DofE Approved Activity Provider and offer:
- Straightforward pricing
- Extensive experience delivering DofE expeditions across the UK
- Carefully selected routes suitable for Bronze expeditions
- Clear progression to Silver expeditions
- Fully qualified instructors, course directors and accredited DofE assessors
- A dedicated office team to support you before, during and after your expedition
We work in close partnership with school DofE coordinators to ensure every expedition meets both educational and logistical requirements.
To find out more about what sets us apart visit our Why Choose Us page.
Areas We Regularly Work In
Learn Outdoors regularly delivers Bronze DofE expeditions for schools in:
- Surrey
- etc
We deliver DofE expeditions nationwide across England and Wales, chat to us about your school’s DofE requirements.
Bronze DofE expeditions are typically delivered close to a school’s location, particularly for younger participants.
Bronze DofE Expeditions For Schools
Schools choose Learn Outdoors for their Bronze DofE expeditions because we understand the needs of students who may be new to outdoor learning.
We regularly support:
- Bronze DofE expeditions for secondary schools across England and Wales
- Bronze DofE expeditions near London
- Local Bronze DofE expeditions in South East England
Our Bronze programmes focus on preparation, reassurance and gradual independence.
PRICING
WHATS INCLUDED
PROGRESSION BEYOND BRONZE
Completing a Bronze DofE expedition builds the foundation for Silver and Gold DofE expeditions. Many schools choose to:
Complete Bronze locally
Progress to Silver DofE expeditions with increased challenge
Complete Gold DofE expeditions nationally in more remote areas
Learn Outdoors supports schools through the full DofE journey.
FAQs
Can Bronze DofE Expeditions Be Completed Locally?
Yes. Bronze expeditions are often completed close to a school, particularly in the South East.
How Difficult Is The Bronze DofE Expedition?
The Bronze expedition is designed to be a challenging but achievable first adventure.
Participants will typically:
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Walk for around 6–7 hours per day
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Carry a rucksack with personal and shared kit
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Navigate using a map and compass
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Camp overnight and cook their own meals
For many students, this is their first experience of multi-day walking and camping.
We carefully plan routes to provide the right level of challenge without being overwhelming. Where necessary, we can make sensible adjustments to support individual needs.
Does Learn Outdoors Organise Campsites?
If you choose our full expedition package, we organise all campsite bookings and expedition logistics for you.
If a school prefers to manage campsite bookings themselves, we can also provide a more flexible support package.
Does Learn Outdoors Provide Training Before The Expedition?
Proper training is essential for a successful Bronze expedition. Learn Outdoors does offer training options.
We can deliver:
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Route planning sessions
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Map and compass skills
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Campcraft (pitching tents, stove use, hygiene)
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Kit preparation guidance
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Team roles and responsibilities
- First aid training
Please contact us to discuss training options with us in more detail.
Does Learn Outdoors Provide Kit?
Learn Outdoors can provide tents and stoves. Please see our equipped expedition prices for further details.
What Time Of Year Is Best For Bronze?
Bronze expeditions typically run between April and October.
This period offers longer daylight hours and more settled weather. However, we plan thoroughly for all conditions and always prioritise participant safety and comfort.
At Learn Outdoors, we work closely with schools to schedule expeditions around your academic calendar, key school events and exam periods.
We always aim to accommodate your preferred dates wherever possible. Booking early gives you the best chance of securing your first choice and allows plenty of time for planning, training and parent communication.
Our goal is to make the organisation process straightforward, flexible, and stress-free for schools.
Get In Touch
Planning a Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition for your school?
Speak to Learn Outdoors about Bronze DofE training, practice and qualifying expeditions.