The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award
About
We are an approved provider of Residentials required to complete the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. To complete your residential we offer a choice of Surfing and Rowing camps. You'll have fun on the beach and on the water with the other guests and with our English speaking staff looking after you. From the moment you land in Portugal we'll there to help you make the most of the camp and provide all the accommodation, meals, transport, equipment, coaching you need to help you have a successful and fun camp.
Please note to comply with DofE rules, guests on a 5 day (4 nights) camps need to be with us by around 1pm or arrival day and remain with us until around 3pm on departure day. This means departure flights should not be much before 5pm
Guests on 9 or 13 day camps need to be with us by 1pm on arrival day and can leave at any time on departure day . Please note if you wish to book camps that straddle a ‘Break’ period please contact us first.
Start and End dates of 2025 camps are:
Camp 1 7th to 11th July
Camp 2 11th to 15th July
Camp 3 15th to 19th July
Break
Camp 4 23rd to 27th July
Camp 5 27th to 31st July
Camp 6 31st Jul to 4th Aug
Break
Camp 7 7th to 11th Aug
Camp 8 11th to 15th Aug
Camp 9 15th to 19th Aug
Rowing will run only on weeks where there are sufficient numbers. Please register your interest on the google form and we will open the week(s) when we have at least the minimum number required.
We provide a free transfers by bus between Lisbon airport and Figueira on arrival and departure days. Departing groups arrive at Lisbon airport around 1pm and new arrivals depart the airport around 3pm .
We recommend flights departing not before 5pm to comply with the above and allow leeway incase of delays. Guests must have travel insurance and we recommend this covers costs associated with travel delays and if possible bring a GHIC card.
Note: under 18’s need a letter from parent or guardian authorising their travel in and out of Portugal.
Please note last day of camp is when return flights should be booked (not the day after !)
Please click on “Info, pricing and your details” to complete a google form as below to provide us your details but this is NOT a request for a place.
If you want to secure a slot, please go to our SHOP page and secure your slot by booking and making at least the initial payment.
We need you please in any case to complete a google form as we will attach it to your order. Any questions on the process please do get in touch
A Typical Residential Week includes:
Testimonials
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Thank you so much Duncan, Dan had a great time! Your communication was superb - prior & during the trip…. from advice regards to travels documents to advice on what clothes to bring. We’d throughly recommend this trip to other DofE participants. Beautiful beaches, friendly staff & great food. Good times & memories made. Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
An amazing way to complete my DofE gold award. Really well organised camp with 6 surf lessons on a beautiful beach with friendly instructors. All the food was homemade and delicious. The evening activities were fun and varied, they included football/volleyball on the beach, going out for ice cream and steam room. Got to know an amazing group of people! A truly memorable week! Thank you to Duncan and everyone involved for the best residential ever!!!
Week long surf camp for D of E Gold worked out perfectly - loads of activity time, really organised and lovely location and group.
