Copperhouse Adventure Training

Welcome. Your adventure has started

As an approved activity provider for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Copperhouse Adventure Training offers the full expedition experience. Participants from Medway and the South East region benefit from the knowledge and experience of our qualified staff. They are able to gain valuable skills and enjoy an adventure which makes memories and friendships that last a lifetime.

Wild Camping

Copperhouse Adventure Training are also able to provide outdoor school activity days. Activities such as bush craft, map reading, team building and shelter building are all enjoyed by the children that take part. 

We use the National Navigation Award Scheme to train both adults and DofE participants with the skills needed to confidently walk wild moorland. The NNAS Junior program acts as an introduction to map reading and navigation, nurturing an interest in the outdoors. 

Our 2017 season has been busy and as we draw to the end of the season we are busy planning the 2018 programme which will include:

  • Duke of Edinburgh's Award expeditions at all levels
  • DofE Gold and Silver training programmes
  • National Navigation Award training and assessments
  • School Activity days
  • Family wild camping experiences for parents and young people

National Navigation Award Courses 2019

Starting Your Navigation

The Bronze National Navigation Award

16-17 march 2019

 

This is a practical hands-on award.

It’s for those who are new to outdoor adventures or who have only previously used guidebooks and easy, well-defined routes.

The award is the starting point for many Duke of Edinburgh's Award students, scouts and guides and cadets who are looking to develop their outdoor skills.

Its syllabus teaches navigation in the countryside using paths, tracks and other linear features. Basic map interpretation and compass work is also included.

Learning navigational techniques will give you the confidence and skills needed to explore and enjoy new areas. The National Navigation Award Scheme is designed to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of maps and how to interpret them in the countryside. From the initial planning of a walk to knowing what to do if the weather turns. During our two day Bronze Award course you will learn:

·         To plan your own walks

·         how to use a compass

·         how to use a map

·         where you are on the map

·         to adapt your plan if conditions change

The two day course is practically based with navigation training within a small group, with the opportunity to try out, practice and discuss the skills learnt. On the second day there will be a short assessment of the candidate’s understanding.

This is an entry-level course into navigation for personal development & will give you a NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme) Bronze Award, assuming you are able to demonstrate a good understanding and application of the skills being learnt on the course.

No previous qualifications are needed in order to participate on this 2 day course.

Arrangements

The course is based at Meopham Kent making use of the beautiful hills and open countryside in the area.

Accommodation and meals are not included but if you wish to camp onsite then you will be free to do so. There will be an opportunity to have a pub meal, where we can relax and discuss the days activities.

The cost for the weekends training is £95.00

 

Booking

If you have any questions then please contact us. To book a place on the course please complete our booking form below or visit our NNAS page where payment can be made online Copperhouse NNAS Course booking

 

National Navigation Award