Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential – Cuffley, Hertfordshire
Cuffley, United KingdomCamp Wilderness
- Dates
- Oct 26 – 30, 2026
- Duration
- 1 week
- Ages
- 16–21
$510
Course price for 1 week
Cuffley is 96 acres of ancient woodland ten minutes from Potters Bar, designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and easily reached from London and the M25. Camp Wilderness runs the residential section of the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award here: a five-day stay with high ropes, climbing, archery, orienteering and bushcraft on site. Participants live and work alongside people they have not met before, which is the point of the Gold residential. Accommodation is in the recently renovated Woodland Lodge, meals are cooked on site across four kitchens, and qualified instructors lead every technical activity.
Age
16–21 yrs
Language
English
Program type
Adventure Camps
Accommodation
Campus
About
About the Course
A five-day residential for the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, built around instructor-led adventurous activities in 96 acres of ancient woodland.
What’s Included
The price covers accommodation, all meals and snacks, activities and staff supervision.
Accommodation
Participants stay in the Woodland Lodge, a renovated residence of five multi-bedroom units sleeping up to eight people, where every room has its own en-suite bathroom.
Meal Plan
Meals are freshly prepared on site from locally sourced ingredients across four kitchens — refectory, wood-fired pizza, pasta bar and BBQ. All allergies and religious choices are catered for, along with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free diets.
Activities & Excursions
On-site activities include high ropes, low ropes, a climbing wall, zip line, archery, orienteering, night line, problem solving, team challenges and bushcraft.
Facilities
The centre sits in 96 acres of ancient woodland, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, with two dedicated classrooms, a conference room, a woodland classroom and purpose-built wash blocks with toilets and showers.
Camp Experience
Staff receive extensive in-house training and hold national governing body qualifications for the activities they lead. Camp leaders are first-aid trained and campers work in small groups.
Language Camp prices
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential
16–21 yrs · B1–C2Price from
The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Residential is a five-day stay in Hertfordshire woodland. Participants take part in adventurous activities with qualified instructors while sharing camp life with people outside their usual social circle, which is what the Gold residential section asks for. The programme supports confidence, independence, resilience and teamwork.
Instructor-led activity sessions use the 96-acre woodland site to build practical outdoor skills and personal confidence. Sessions can include high ropes, low ropes, climbing wall, zip line, archery, orienteering, night line, problem solving, team challenges and bushcraft. Staff provide technical instruction, supervision and support appropriate to the group and the activity. The residential setting asks participants to work with unfamiliar peers, communicate clearly and contribute to group life. Reflection after activities helps them recognise progress and take confidence from meeting outdoor challenges.
Woodland adventure, independence, teamwork and personal resilience.
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Camp Wilderness
The school holidays are approaching, making now the perfect time to plan an unforgettable summer adventure. From bushcraft and campfire cooking to woodland challenges, outdoor exploration, and team activities, Camp Wilderness gives children the chance to discover new skills, build confidence, make friends, and enjoy the outdoors in a fun and supportive environment. Explore our summer camps to find the right adventure for your child — or experience it together with one of our Family Camps. We look forward to welcoming you to Camp Wilderness this summer.
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