DofE Expeditions
for Schools & Groups
Powered by 50 years of family experience in organising and leading quality Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions globally
Core DofE School Walking Expeditions
DofE Bronze
Walking Expeditions
DofE Silver
Walking Expeditions
DofE Gold
Walking Expeditions
Other DofE Expedition Types
DofE
Horse Riding Expeditions
DofE
Canoeing
Expeditions
DofE
Additional Needs
Expeditions
DofE
Cycling Expeditions
DofE
Hybrid
Expeditions
DofE
Bespoke
Expeditions
DofE Open Gold Residentials
DofE Open Gold
Zoo Residential
DofE Open Gold
Survival & Bushcraft
Residential
Additional DofE Options
Super Lite Walking Expeditions
for all levels
International Award Expeditions
As an exceptional approved activity provider of Duke of Edinburgh Award Expeditions and residential courses from Bronze Level through to Gold, we have a range of high quality solutions to ensure you have positive experiences on expeditions with us.
From helping participants and school staff with advice, pre-expedition checks, equipment, practice expeditions, qualifying expeditions, assessor reports and all the sectional requirements involved - we are with you every step of the way.
Be assured that the Sam Sykes team is one of the best expedition providers worldwide.
What can we do for your school?
Enquiries
If you are unsure of anything, or have any queries, please do get in touch.
We’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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“Sam Sykes Ltd have organised our expeditions for the past 6 years, and have never failed to deliver a memorable experience for our students, whilst providing the school with confidence that they are in safe hands. The service they provide is excellent, always responsive to our individual needs, and the effort and professionalism of their staff is second to none.”
Karin Austin – DofE Coordinator – The Tiffin Girls’ School, Kingston upon Thames
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“Sam Sykes has never failed to impress when he speaks to our parents during the D of E information evenings, providing relevant information and confidence in the award and how it is run. His team challenges our girls safely in an outdoors environment, and we have confidence in their leadership of the award. Communication with the Sykes team is always first class, and we have enjoyed an excellent relationship with them over the last four years, finding them to be thoroughly professional and always flexible to meet our particular needs.”
Julia Harrington – Headmistress – Queen Annes School, Caversham
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“Sam Sykes™ has provided a top quality service for our DofE expeditions this year. Always ready to accommodate any situation, Sam is flexible and professional and we look forward to our future expeditions with his company.”
Isobel Riley, Rossall School
