DofE Gold Residential Programmes

Five days of fun and adventure

Abseiling Portland and Brenscombe

DofE Gold Residential Programmes

Five days of fun and adventure

Archery at New Forest and Brenscombe

DofE Gold Residential Programmes

Five days of fun and adventure

High ropes at New forest and Brenscombe

DofE Gold Residential Programmes

Five days of fun and adventure

Coasteering at Portland
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

  • A kit list will be provided before arrival. Mainly, lots of clothes you don’t mind getting wet and muddy, an activity pair of trainers or walking boots and some securely fitting closed toe water shoes (old trainers are perfect!). Don’t forget a rucksack and water bottle to head out with each day.
  • Arrival is from 12pm on Monday and the programme of activities will be finished by 2pm on Friday.
  • Yes. We are fully insured to run all of our activities and have £10 million public liability cover.
  • The activities will still go ahead however we will pick the safest and most appropriate activity for the conditions each day.
  • All activity staff are experienced and trained to deliver our activities, where applicable they also hold National Governing Body award qualifications. All staff are First Aid trained and DBS Checked. The centre holds an Adventure Activities
  • The DofE residentials are completely alcohol-free. We will not tolerate any alcohol consumption during the week and you will be asked to leave if you are found drinking.
  • It’s acceptable to know up to 50% of participants on your Gold DofE Residential. However, it's important we have flexibility when allocating activity and accommodation groups. This is to ensure your residential meets the outcomes of the gold section, and other requirements stipulated by the DofE Award that are required to be followed by the residential provider. Splitting participants into different subgroups can allow for better mixing with new people and enable your residential to better meet the outcomes of the section. We endeavour to create opportunities for all participants to experience an element of shared and purposeful activity with people they don’t know. We can accommodate friendship groups up to x6 people.
  • Your assessor report will be completed within a week of completing your programme. It will be submitted to DofE online via the eDofE portal. Your DofE supervisor should also be able to see your report, please contact them first if there are any issues with you accessing the report.
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Abseiling at Portland
What people say

Had an amazing time. The instructors were so engaging and enthusiastic, the activities were well planned and had the right amount of down time.

Grace Gadsby
Abseiling at Brenscombe
What people say

A great experience to push you out of your comfort zone in activities and meet great new people.

Amy Dendy
Coasteering at Portland
What people say

Not only have I come away with fond memories, but I have made some great friends and met some amazing people during the visit.

Neve - 2023
Mega Sup at Portland
What people say

I thought it was a great week, loved trying out new activities and feeling like an 11 year old again. Great facilities and friendly staff.

Anon
Coasteering at Portland
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