Peaks Adventure Trek - Autumn 2023

Information for Partners

 

  • 4-8 September 2023

  • 5 Days 4 Nights

  • Peak District National Park, Derbyshire

  • 15 funded spaces available for young people aged 17-25

We believe in the transformative impact of outdoor adventure, using experiential learning in wild spaces to build skills, increase wellbeing and foster connections to each other and the planet.

Pendragon Project expeditions are designed to provide a safe, fun and supportive structure for young people to embark on a new challenges and experience outdoor adventure trekking in the breathtaking Peak District National Park.

Our expeditions aim to:

  • increase confidence

  • build transferable collaboration, teamwork and problem-solving skills

  • provide opportunities to develop leadership experience in a supportive environment

  • inspire an enjoyment of outdoor adventure and spending time in wild spaces

  • young person smiling

    91% said they felt happier and healthier

  • young person on adventure activity

    100% said it was a positive experience and they would recommend it to others

  • young person and leader reaching the top of a hill

    "The leaders are great! They gave positive encouragement and energy to the team"

  • young people learning to prepare game

    81% said they had gained practical skills

  • young person happy to reach the top of a hill

    "I was able to complete something I never thought I would do"

  • young people working together to navigate

    100% said they had improved their teamwork and gained outdoor survival skills

  • young person smiling

    "I have learnt so much and I have built up my social skills a bit more"

  • leader teaching young people

    72% said they had improved problem solving and leadership skills

  • young person trkking and smiling

    "I challenged myself, I gained confidence, I stayed strong and resilient, and I made friends"

You can read more about our mission, approach and theory of change here

Who can join?

To join the expedition, a young person must:

  • Be aged 17-25 at the time of the expedition

  • Have an open mind and be willing to go on a new adventure

  • Be supported in their application by a support worker, social worker or youth organisation they are involved with

They DON’T need to have any previous skills or experience in the outdoors!

We are keen to work with young people who may not have the opportunity to access outdoor and adventurous experiences, particularly those experiencing complex transitions to adulthood. We will work with young people and their referral partners to remove barriers that they may face in accessing our expeditions.

All places are funded by the Pendragon Project. This funding includes:

  • food

  • accommodation

  • camping equipment

  • group activities including bushcraft and survival skills, high ropes assault course and teambuilding challenges

We may also be able to support funding the transport to and from the expedition basecamp (meeting point will be determined in relation to where the young person lives).

We ask all expedition participants to join us for two virtual sessions beforehand, so we can get to know each other, help with preparation and answer any questions the young person may have.

What to expect

 

Young people joining our expedition can expect:

  • an information pack and virtual sessions with the Pendragon team beforehand to help them get ready for their adventure

  • 1 day of training and teambuilding at our expedition basecamp

  • 3 days of trekking and camping in the stunning Peak District National Park

  • opportunities to experience adventure activities and learn outdoor survival skills

  • appropriate support from our on-site team of experienced youth development expedition leaders

  • a chance to enjoy a digital detox from social media - our expeditions are free-from-phones, giving everyone the opportunity to switch off and be present in the moment

Your support

 

We need your help to ensure the young person is supported through the application and experience. We expect referral partners to:

  • complete the initial referral form on behalf of the young person(s) you are putting forward for an expedition place

  • provide a lead contact who will act as a consistent point of contact for the referral and during the expedition

  • be available to support the young person you are referring to complete any required forms

  • support the young person to communicate any additional help or considerations they may need to take part in our expedition

Meet the team

 

Find out more about our team of experienced leaders here

Safety

 

Pendragon Project expeditions are delivered to the highest standard of safety and support. The expedition team are experienced in planning and delivering operations in wilderness environments and are accredited in Off-Site Safety Management by the Royal Geographical Society.

All Leaders have enhanced DBS checks and extensive experience in running outdoor activities and expeditions with young people.

All our expeditions and activities are thoroughly risk-assessed, copies of these are available upon request by referral partners.

The Pendragon Project holds valid insurance for running outdoor youth development adventure treks in the UK.

We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all young people on our expeditions. You can read our comprehensive safeguarding policy here.

All expedition participants, volunteers and staff must agree to and abide by our Code of Conduct.

We are always keen to discuss our health and safety policies and protocols with partners, please get in touch if you’d like to do so.

 How to apply

Refer - you make a referral to us on behalf of a young person you work with

Apply - young person applies for their place using our online form

Offer - we will let them know if they have been offered a place within 2 weeks

Welcome - we will send a welcome pack with all the info they need to get ready

Prepare - we will arrange at least 2 virtual catch-ups to help them prepare and answer any questions they have