Open DofE Expeditions
and Residentials for Individuals

Powered by 50 years of family experience in organising and leading quality Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions globally

“I loved every minute of it! The wild camps were amazing…
Watching the sun go down over the Lake District was very special”

Luke – Gold Expedition

Expeditions

Open DofE Silver Expeditions on Foot

Open DofE Gold Expeditions on Foot

Open DofE Gold Horse Riding Expedition

Residentials

DofE
Zoo Residential

DofE Bushcraft Residential

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.

  • “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

  • “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

  • “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