Because It’s There Adventures – Stride into expedition leadership – Chesham, Buckinghamshire (we can pick you up from the tube station) – August 2025

This unique opportunity combines Lowland Leader Award training, Camping Leader Award assessment and a fully trained and assessed outdoor first aid qualification plus completion of the Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Gold Award residential project. Included qualifications are worth £460, so DofE residential = £30. Any component course of this residential may be also booked separately (LLA training – £185, OFA – £150 & CLA – £125) This will also provide an opportunity for DofE residential candidates to welcome new people and manage the dynamics of a changing group. Residential candidates will take priority, but if necessary, we will run additional courses for those not requiring the full residential (LLA 30-31 Jul, CLA 6 Aug, OFA 7 Aug).

Sleeping accommodation is in tents (your own or provided) supplemented by indoor or tented mess and training facilities plus indoor toilets. Please bring your own outdoor clothing and equipment as most of the training and assessments will be done outdoors. Residential candidates will plan their meals as a group and share the cost of provisions. Camp fees are included.