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Kia ora Duke of Edinburgh participants and whānau

As we move into summer I want to congratulate our awesome participants who are doing amazing work in the Award program. Keep it up over the holidays. If you need to you can add an extra activity to a section to cover summer activities.

If you're leaving school this year, you can keep doing the Award. You have until you're 25! So, change your Award account email to a personal one, not linked to school. This way, you won't miss out on any updates, and we'll be there for you throughout your Award journey. It's a good idea to make this change sooner rather than later. If you're ever stuck or have questions, just send me an email or reach out to our Auckland Challenge team. We're here to make support you on your Award adventure.

Change your Award email login for your ORB account at onlinerecordbook.org

Amazing Kayaking Journeys - All Levels

Auckland Sea Kayaks are organising some kayaking journeys for Auckland Challenge this summer. Everyone who has been on one these journeys has had an amazing experience, and we're excited that Nic and his team are offering more fantastic journeys.

All enrolments are completed through the links (click on the date you're interested in) and are collated by Auckland Sea Kayaks. You will be invoiced for the journeys closer to the start date of the journey.

2nd December 2023

$278

2 Day (Bronze, Silver or Gold Practice), Bronze Qualifier. Find out more...

18th December 2023

$445

3 Day (Bronze Complete Training, Practice and Qualifier) or Silver Qualifier. Find out more...

30th January 2024

$595

4 Day (Silver Complete Training, Practice and Qualifier) or Gold Qualifier. Find out more...

Tramping Journeys with Adventureworks

For more information and booking see the Duke of Edinburgh's Page on Adventureworks website www.adventureworks.co.nz/duke-of-edinburgh

Term 4 and beyond:

November 28 - 29: Silver/Gold Training and Practice - a skills intensive trip in Karangahake with an emphasis on preparing students for their Qualifying Journey. This can be used by Silver or Gold students to sign off both their Training and Practice Journey components.

December 1 - 4: Gold Qualifying Journey (4 day) - an epic final trip to a location chosen by the participants, within 4 hours of Auckland. Note that booking closes November 1st to give the group time to plan and prepare for their journey, with help from an instructor.

December 2 - 4: Silver Journey - an adventurous trip, suitable for a Silver Qualifying Journey, but can also be used as a practice. A location which is new for all participants will be chosen closer to the time.

December 11 - 12: Silver/Gold Training and Practice - a skills intensive trip in Karangahake with an emphasis on preparing students for their Qualifying Journey. This can be used by Silver or Gold students to sign off both their Training and Practice Journey components.

December 12 - 16: Gold Qualifying Journey (5 day) - a super epic final trip to a location chosen by the participants, anywhere in the North Island. The extra day allows for travel time further afield. Note that booking closes November 12th to give the group time to plan and prepare for their journey, with help from an instructor.

December 13: Bronze Training - a hands-on training at our base in Avondale to prepare students for their first tramp! Also recommended for Silver and Gold direct entrants.

December 14 - 15: Bronze Adventure - a fun beach and bush tramping journey in Whatipu. This adventure can be used by Bronze students to sign off either their Practice Journey or Qualifying Journey- our instructors ensure that students get the appropriate experience for the journey they're completing.

December 16 - 19: Silver Journey - an adventurous trip, suitable for a Silver Qualifying Journey, but can also be used as a practice. A location which is new for all participants will be chosen closer to the time.

December 20 - 22: Silver Journey (Great Barrier) - an adventurous trip, suitable for a Silver Qualifying Journey, but can also be used as a practice. The additional cost for ferry travel to Great Barrier Island is well worth it for the unforgettable trip location!

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