Hampshire DofE Gold Residential

Interesting Gold residential events available to Gold DofE participants

Challenge and Adventure Horse Riding Residential

Hampshire County Council are thrilled to offer a 5 day/4-night Horse Riding Residential, in conjunction with Cheston Farm Equestrian Centre. Love horses? Love riding? With the huge expanse of Dartmoor just a short ride up the road, we are looking for adventurous and confident riders to come and enjoy up to 3 hours of riding daily. If you are not quite capable or confident to gallop out on Dartmoor, our instructors will give you a week of intense riding tuition in one of our three arenas working towards some steady hacking on lanes or shorter rides on Dartmoor. You goal will be to have a canter on the moor by the end of the week.

Where

Cheston Farm Equestrian Centre and Dartmoor Activity Centre

When

Monday 31 August to Friday 4 September 2020

What's involved?

• Local Authority 5 star licensed and BHS Highly Commended Centre
• Minimum of 3 hours of riding a day
• Catching in, feeding, grooming and preparing your horses
• Washing down and turning out to field, basic stable duties
• Intense riding tuition with fully qualified instructors

What's included?

• Full tuition with a Local Authority 5 star licensed and BHS Highly Commended Centre
• Accommodation in one of the most beautiful settings in Dartmoor
• All meals
• Evening activities
• Transport from and to Winchester (if required)
• All transfers to and from Cheston Farm Equestrian Centre

Cost

£755

Details and booking

For more information on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold Residential, contact: dofe@hants.gov.uk or to book visit our booking site

Vegan and Vegetarian Cookery Residential

Hampshire County Council are thrilled to offer a 5 day/4-night Vegan and Vegetarian Cookery Residential, in conjunction with Minstead Study Centre. Be part of something truly special. Using home grown produce, you will learn how to cook a variety of vegan and vegetarian dishes. Taking responsibility for your actions and understanding the need to live sustainably.

Where

The New Forest, Minstead Study Centre

When

Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2020

What's involved?

• Designing and cooking dishes with solely garden produce picked from our own garden
• Local visits to a vegan restaurant, cheese farm, café and farm shop and Eling Tide Mill
• Foraging session with professional wild food forager to discover British ingredients that grow right underneath our noses
• Exploring commercial food processing and the lack of cooking within modern day culture

What's included?

• Experienced specialist vegan chefs, teaching you all you need to know about vegan and vegetarian cooking and sustainability
• Accommodation in one of the most beautiful settings in Hampshire
• All meals
• Evening activities
• Transport from the train station to Minstead Study Centre on the first and last day

Cost

£485

Details and booking

For more information on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold Residential, contact: dofe@hants.gov.uk or to book visit our booking site

Film Making and Screen Acting Residential

Hampshire County Council are thrilled to offer a 5 day/4-night Film Making and Screen Acting Residential, in conjunction with Bright Movement Performing Arts. A fabulous chance to learn about and develop your film making skills and screen acting! Learn about the skills for pre-production, take part in a film shoot and then see your project through post-production.

Where

The New Forest, Minstead Study Centre

When

Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2020

What's involved?

• Over the five days you will look at the key skills that are vital to film making. Day 1 will primarily focus on pre-production, with an emphasis on story-lining, scriptwriting, scheduling, creating shot lists and location hunting
• Days 2-4 will be shoot days where you will film the project that you planned on day 1
• The final day will be dedicated to post production. You will review the footage and begin to learn techniques for editing
• Guided by our industry experts, you will learn ‘on the job’ rather than sat down in a classroom

What's included?

• Industry experts teaching you all you need to know about film making and screen acting
• Accommodation in one of the most beautiful settings in Hampshire
• All meals
• Evening activities
• Transport from the train station to Minstead Study Centre on the first and last day

Cost

£430

Details and booking

For more information on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold Residential, contact: dofe@hants.gov.uk or to book visit our booking site

Become a Zoo Keeper at Dartmoor Zoo

Hampshire DofE, in conjunction with Dartmoor Zoo (the home of 'We Bought a Zoo'), offer a unique and Award winning 5 day zoo keeper's residential.

This enjoyable opportunity is perfect for anyone with a passion for animals and nature conservation, or looking to study in a related area.

Where

Dartmoor Zoo and local bunkhouse

When

Monday 13 July to Friday 17 July 2020
Monday 27 July to Friday 31 July 2020
Monday 24 August to Friday 28 August 2020
Monday 31 August to Friday 4 September 2020

What's involved?

This 5-day residential combines theory with practical zoo experience, with a focus on key transferable skills.

Challenge opportunities include:

• teamwork and small group work
• presentations
• leadership
• problem solving
• getting up close and personal with a range of animals

Price

£630

What's included?

• Accommodation in the heart of Dartmoor National Park
• Food
• Transport from and to Winchester (if required)
• All transfers to and from the zoo
• Animal encounters
• Animal behaviour and health
• Animal handling and care
• A sleepover at the zoo, providing insight into the wild world of a zoo at night
• Fully qualified educators and senior level DZP staff

Participants feedback

“I would describe this experience as truly extraordinary and a once in a lifetime opportunity. I would definitely recommend this residential to lots of people” 
Abigail – 1094 Ely Cadets

“It was informative and helped me decide what I want to do in the future. Also I met lots of new friends”
Natasha – Kingswood School

"100% recommend. A unique and amazing experience that you wouldn't get to do at any other point"
Abi - Malvern College

Details and booking

For more information on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold Residential, contact: dofe@hants.gov.uk or to book visit our booking site

Earth, Wind and Fire – Yoga retreat

A 5-day yoga residential for young people doing their Gold Duke of Edinburgh's award, located in the heart of Dartmoor National Park.

Where

Dartmoor National Park

When

Monday 27 to Friday 31 July 2020

What's involved?

• Each day starts with a yoga class before breakfast
• Practice yoga postures (asanas), breathing awareness (pranayama) and meditation, based on Patanjali's 8-limbs of yoga
• An introduction to the philosophy and history of yoga
• Daily walks to one of the many beautiful locations in Dartmoor National Park
• Afternoon yoga sessions
• Evening gathering and meditation
• Time to relax and get to know other participants
• All meals are provided
• Accommodation is provided

Cost

• £395

Participants feedback

"I would recommend it, I would describe it as very relaxing, fun and a great way to make you feel better in yourself."
Luke from Easingwold School

"Relaxing and fun. It has pushed me in different ways through my body in yoga. I would definitely recommend to other DofE Gold participants." 
Olivia from Havant Open DofE Centre

Details and booking

For more information on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold Residential, contact: dofe@hants.gov.uk or to book visit our booking site

Introduction to Medicine

Hampshire County Council are thrilled to offer a 5 day/4-night Introduction to Medicine residential, in conjunction with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Are you thinking about becoming a Doctor? If yes, then this is the residential for you.

Where

Dorset County Hospital and YHA Lulworth Cove

When

• Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2020

Price

£685

What's included?

• All meals
• Accommodation
• Evening activities in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Transport provided to and from Winchester to Dorest County Hospital if required (other collection points available)
• All transfers to and from Dorset County Hospital and YHA Lulworth Cove

Through practical workshops, lectures and seminars you will explore the industry, understand the opportunities on offer, and what you need to do to get to where you want to be.

The course includes:

• Specialities talks, meeting trainee doctors and medical students
• A medical school experience
• Practice education including patient experience
• SIM and resus training
• A day in the life of a junior doctor
• Written report for your CV or UNI application
• The work of GP’s and much more!

Details and booking

For more information on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold Residential, contact: dofe@hants.gov.uk or to book visit our booking site

Wellness Week

A 5-day strength and stretch residential for young people doing their Gold Duke of Edinburgh's award, located in the beautiful Lulworth Cove on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset.

Where

Lulworth Cove on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset

When

Monday 26 - Friday 30 October 2020

Price

£285

What's included?

• All meals
• Accommodation
• Evening activities in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

• Transfers from local train station on arrival and departure day (if required)

What's involved?

• Daily movement class focusing on core strength and awareness of good posture and breathing.
• Classes include the use of Pilates moves, resistance band exercises and body weight exercises to strengthen and tone.
• Daily stretch routine
• Daily walks to one of the many beautiful locations in the local area
• Time to relax and get to know other participants

Details and booking

For more information on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold Residential, contact: dofe@hants.gov.uk or to book visit our booking site