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Use Camp Botswana for Your Gold DofE Residential
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) is a youth development programme that helps young people build confidence, independence, resilience and practical life skills through activities outside the classroom. Open to ages 14–24, it encourages participants to volunteer, learn new skills, stay active and take on challenges.
At Gold level, participants complete five sections: Volunteering, Physical, Skills, Expedition and Residential. The Residential section requires them to spend at least five days and four nights away from home, working with people they do not already know — making Camp Botswana a perfect fit.
Learn more and sign up through the official DofE website:
https://www.dofe.org/
Complete Your Gold DofE Residential with Camps Abroad
Looking for an unforgettable way to complete the Residential section of your Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award?
Camp Botswana offers a unique international residential experience that combines volunteering, cultural immersion, conservation, adventure, leadership, and personal development in one of Africa’s most extraordinary destinations.
Our programmes are specifically designed to help young people step outside their comfort zone, meet new people, develop new skills, and gain experiences that will stay with them long after they return home.
Why Camp Botswana is Ideal for Gold DofE
To complete the Gold DofE Residential section, participants must:
Take part in a shared activity away from home
Stay away for at least 5 days and 4 nights
Be involved in a purposeful programme
Meet and work with new people
Camp Botswana naturally meets these requirements by bringing together participants from different schools, colleges, universities, and backgrounds to work together on meaningful projects whilst living as part of a group.
What You Will Do:
During your time in Botswana, you may:
- Support local community projects
- Volunteer in primary schools
- Learn about wildlife conservation
- Visit elephant conservation initiatives
- Take part in cultural workshops including basket weaving, pottery, and traditional cooking
- Develop leadership and teamwork skills
- Experience the world-famous Okavango Delta
- Participate in safaris and outdoor adventure activities
- Build confidence, resilience, and independence
Every day combines personal development with cultural learning and practical experiences.
Who Can Join?
Our Gold DofE Residential opportunities are suitable for:
- Gold DofE participants aged 16+
- Sixth Form students
- College students
- University students
- Young adults looking to complete their Residential section
Participants can join individually or as part of a group. One of the key requirements of the Gold Residential is meeting and working alongside people you do not already know, making Camp Botswana an excellent fit.
The Benefits for Gold DofE Participants
By joining Camp Botswana, participants can:
- Complete their Gold DofE Residential section
- Gain valuable volunteering experience
- Develop leadership and communication skills
- Strengthen university and job applications
- Meet like-minded young people
- Experience a different culture
- Build confidence and independence
- Create lifelong memories and friendships
Learn More About Gold DofE
For full details about the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Residential section, visit the official DofE website:
Interested?
If you would like to find out more about completing your Gold DofE Residential with Camps Abroad, we’d love to hear from you.
Email: info@gocampsabroad.com
Join us in Botswana and turn your Gold DofE Residential into an adventure you’ll never forget.
