Duke of Edinburgh Programs
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is an exciting worldwide self-development program, for young people aged 14-25 years.
Through a series of personal challenges, you will gain valuable life skills and discover you really can make a difference.
Glenworth Valley's Duke of Edinburgh expeditions are well thought-out and deliberated, to ensure a program delivers the desired outcomes for all participants.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award consists of three levels - Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each of these levels has four sections - Physical Recreation, Skill, Service and Adventurous Journey.
Our Expeditions provide participants the opportunity to learn a skill, grow and meet their full potential through outdoor education.
Glenworth Valley offers activities for the adventurous journey component of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. It is also possible to select a combination of these activities to achieve the desired outcome you are seeking. For example we can combine bushwalking and kayaking (Hike & Paddle) or bushwalking and mountain biking (Hike & Bike) or choose our ever popular horse riding journey. For upcoming dates please see details below.
Level |
Type |
Cost |
| BRONZE TRAINING | Can be arranged at your school | $70.00 per person |
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BRONZE - Practice or Test |
Bushwalking - Hike & Hike Horse Riding - Hike & Saddle Kayaking - Hike & Paddle Mountain Biking - Bike & Hike Abseiling - Abseil & Bike |
$120.00 per person $190.00 per person $140.00 per person $140.00 per person $160.00 per person |
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SILVER- Practice or Test |
Bushwalking - Hike & Hike & Hike Horse Riding - Hike & Saddle & Paddle Kayaking - Hike & Paddle & Paddle Mountain Biking - Bike & Hike & Saddle Abseiling - Abseil & Saddle & Hike |
$180.00 per person $270.00 per person $220.00 per person $270.00 per person $270.00 per person |
Glenworth Valley offers 3,000 acres of privately owned property. Popran Creek, a tributary of the Hawkesbury River which winds its way through the valley and enables Duke of Edinburgh participants the opportunity to discover an area that is scenic, diverse and rich in history.
Other key location sites that can be incorporated into the program that adjoin our Glenworth Valley property are;
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Mangrove Creek
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Hawkesbury River
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Iron Bark Valley
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Popran National Park
Additional locations worth exploring in this region are;
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Great North Walk
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Old North Road
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Marramarra National Park
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Brisbane Water National Park
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Myall Lakes
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Lake Macquarie
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Watagan Mountains
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Barrington Tops
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Blue Mountains
TRAINING DAYS
Glenworth Valley offers training days for Bronze participants.
It is necessary for bronze level participants to undertake training, where they learn to plan and complete an entire journey on their own. These training can be held on site at Glenworth Valley as part of your Practice journey or alternatively at a suitable location ie. your school by request prior to your adventure.
The 2 to 3 hour training covers an instructor and a preliminary training workbook which outlines activities for the students to complete prior to their expedition. We cover the following information to prepare students for their journey;
- Planning & Preparation
- First Aid
- Safety and Safe practice
- Route Planning & Navigation
- Campcraft & Accommodation
- Environmental Care
- Team Building & Leadership
- Equipment
GUIDE ACCREDITATION
Our camp guides and instructors are qualified in outdoor recreation or industry equivalent and have extensive experience in working with school students. All staff have Working with Children clearance through the NSW Commission for Children and Young People.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
A minimum number of six participants are required to organise a Duke of Edinburgh program. Please enquire if you have one or two participants that may be interested as we may be able to match them with other individuals on an agreed or alternative date.
PROGRAMS
We will be running the following upcoming dates for Bronze, Silver and Gold level Duke of Edinburgh practice and test expeditions. Alternative dates can also be arranged upon request.
Level |
Dates |
Cost |
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Bronze Practice - Hike & Hike - Hike & Paddle |
Sat 21st & Sun 22nd November 09 Sat 5th & Sat 6th December 09 |
$120.00 per person $140.00 per person |
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Bronze Test - Hike & Hike
|
Wed 23rd & Thur 24th November 09 Sat 12th & Sun 13th December 09 |
$120.00 per person
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Silver Practice / Test - Paddle & Paddle & Paddle - Saddle & Saddle & Saddle - Hike & Paddle & Paddle |
Wed 9th, Thurs 10th & Fri 11th December 09 Sat 12th, Sun 13th & Mon 14th December 09 Mon 14, Tues 15th & Wed 16th December 09 |
$240.00 per person $390.00 per person $220.00 per person |
| Gold Practice / Test - Hike & Paddle & Saddle & Saddle |
Sat 19th, Sun 20th, Mon 21st & Tues 22nd December 09 |
$400.00 per person |
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Gold (Practice & Expedition) |
Can be arranged on request |
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The above pricing is a guide only and based on a minimum of 6 pax attending. Each individual enquiry is tailored to suit your requirements.
Please contact our office for further information about your Duke of Edinburgh program on 02 4375 1222.
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