Sam Sykes Ltd, named after
its founder, was created to make the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme as
accessible as possible to young people. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is
the world’s leading youth achievement award, created to inspire young
people to generate challenges that are enjoyable and fulfilling
providing them greater success in life.
Sam has harnessed his thrill seeking spirit of adventure into an
exciting but safe environment for young adults, by providing courses
with key objectives, such as ‘improving self belief’ and ‘understanding
for others’.
During the time Sam, and before that his father, has been running these
courses, there have been highs and lows, spills and thrills, struggles
and triumphs. Why did they do it? What did they learn? What challenges
did they face, and what motivates Sam to push on to a higher level?
The higher risks and demands in Health and Safety have made it difficult
for schools to easily provide students this opportunity. Sam Sykes
offer parents and teachers the peace of mind that the expedition groups
are in good hands.
Sam Sykes has 30 years experience in delivering Duke of Edinburgh
expeditions and has a degree in Outdoor Studies and extensive experience
in running facilities and designing and implementing Health and Safety
systems. Sam Sykes’ father has even received an MBE for the work he has
accomplished for young people in transforming their lives.
The scheme aims to provide young people (16-24) with a gold Duke of
Edinburgh award but also the life skills and attributes most desired by
top employers and professionals; self belief, self confidence,
independence, team work and risk management. By encouraging each
participant from the initial step to achieve their gold award, Sam Sykes
is encouraging drive and determination in each individual attending the
exhibition.
Expedition destinations extend from The Lake District to the Peak
District, Scotland and Wales and as far afield as Alaska, Germany and
Peru. Each level of a Duke of Edinburgh award has 4 sections which need
to be completed; Volunteering, Physical, Skills, Expedition and there is
a fifth section for achieving gold which is residential. Sam Sykes
offers tailored experiences ranging from bronze to silver and gold.
Sam Sykes
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