Duke of Edinburgh Gold Watersports Residential - DOE6b

Duke of Edinburgh
22 - 26 Jun, Gowanbank , S4 - LS, £380.00
No accompanied travel

Ready to complete your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Residential? Look no further! Join us at Gowanbank for a week of adventure, personal growth, and, most importantly, fun!  

This event offers you the opportunity to fulfil the requirements of your Gold Residential while developing your canoeing skills, whether you're a complete beginner or have prior experience. 

 

Programme: 

We’ll kick off the week on Monday morning and finish up at around 3pm on Friday afternoon. The focus of the week will be on Watersports, with opportunities to develop your skills on the water, through Canoeing and Stand-Up Paddleboarding. In the evenings we’ll all join together to reflect on the day, along with some much-needed downtime to socialise with others on the residential and make lasting friendships. 

 

What’s included? 

  • Full programme of activities throughout the week 

  • All equipment needed for activities 

  • Accommodation in shared en-suite rooms 

  • All bedding 

  • All meals – from lunch on Monday to lunch on Friday 

  • Meets all criteria for the Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Residential section 
     

How to get here: 
Gowanbank has great transport links. Hop on a train or bus to Kilmarnock. There are regular trains to Kilmarnock from Glasgow and Carlisle. From Kilmarnock, catch Bus 1 through to Newmilns which will drop you just a few minutes away from the centre.  
Note: Please aim to arrive around 10:30am, where possible, but please get in touch if transport options would necessitate a later arrival time. 

 
Don’t miss this opportunity to push your boundaries, make new friends, and create lasting memories – secure your spot now! 

 

Cost: 
The cost for the week is £380 per person. If cost is an issue, please speak to your local DofE manager as they may be able to access a DofE bursary to support you with the cost of your residential. 

 

DofE Requirements: 
DofE requires that the majority of participants on a residential should be unknown to each other. For this reason, as this is a small event, we would encourage you to book individually, or with no more than one other person known to you prior to the residential.  

 
Following DofE requirements, minimum numbers for a residential are 5. In the unlikely event we don’t reach minimum numbers for a residential we reserve the right to cancel. Any monies paid will be refunded or an alternative date offered. 

Your team leader for this holiday is Beth Rickman.

For more information about this holiday, please contact:

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Female Places
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What can you do here?

  • Watersports
What about other activities?

As well as the activities listed above or on the event pages, you'll also get a chance to take part in other activities at this site. Check out the full list at the venue page here.

What's the location like?

With a range of exciting outdoor activities, there’s something for everyone — from peaceful nature walks to high-energy challenges like Crate Building, a team-based activity where you stack crates beneath your feet to climb as high as possible… until they tumble, or, with a burst of courage, you leap into the air. Why not end the day gathered around the flickering bonfire glow, roasting gooey marshmallows and lifting your voice in spontaneous song?

What's inside?

Gowanbank is a beautiful old house with spectacular views out across the Irvine valley and lots of great areas to hang out with friends and relax. From friendly competitions in the games room to quiet moments of reflection in the bright meeting room, whether you’re seeking excitement or a peaceful retreat, you belong here!

Where is it?

Cradled within six acres of woodland on the edge of Darvel, Ayrshire, SU Scotland’s Gowanbank Centre offers the perfect place to ‘join the adventure!’