Duke of Edinburgh Award

Approved Activity Providers (AAPs) for the DofE expedition section since 2008

  • Licensed by the Adventurous Activities Licensing Scheme for trekking (summer) – Licence number: L94086
    Date of issue: 21/03/2023 – Provider reference number: R1561
  • Members of the Institute of Outdoor Learning
  • Insured by Activity Industry Mutual (AIM) – copy available on request.
Bronze Expeditions
Silver Expeditions
Gold Expeditions

I.C.Y. Expeditions offer Inspiring, Educational Challenging and Unforgettable expeditions for young people involved in
the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme.

All group camping equipment required by participants can be provided.

We offer a full range of Training, Practice and Assessment services at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, either based around your prefered area, or from our base in Mid Wales. Here are some of the things our satisfied customers had to say:

We enjoy our work outdoors and we pride ourselves on passing on our knowledge in a way that ensures participants have fun and enjoy their experience. Our comprehensive training package will ensure participants have the right skills, knowledge and attitude to complete their assessment. Safety is paramount; with experienced qualified staff, well reconnoitered routes and all groups are tracked using the latest Spot Gen3 satellite trackers, your young people are safe with us.

Please visit our Bronze, Silver or Gold pages for further details or please feel free to contact Rhydian to discuss your requirements, you’re very welcome to call outside of office hours.

Thank you again for all your help. They were so chuffed and pleased with themselves for finishing despite all odds.

CL, leader – Church Stretton Gold Group

Many thanks for looking after the group, especially H……, it has meant a lot to her to complete her expedition
given her physical restrictions. Thanks again.

NR, parent, Explorer scout Gold group.

I’d been to Wales before on holiday, but never anywhere this wild! We didn’t see anyone (apart from I.C.Y staff) for 3 days…

KL, Burton on Trent.