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am Sykes has been involved with Duke of Edinburgh Award Expeditions since before he could walk. His father Stuart Sykes is one of the most successful DofE volunteers in the country taking Sam on countless expeditions throughout his childhood. By age 12 he was assisting on DofE expeditions, taking charge of much older children and at the age of just 18 he launched a successful attempt, with no assistance from local guides, on the summit of Mont Blanc itself. Sam has since gone on to climb mountains all over the world. Sam now helps schools, businesses and youth organizations to plan and lead expeditions throughout the UK and in the Alps. For young adults, these expeditions help unlock hidden potential, develop leadership skills, aid teamwork building and above all improve self belief. “I believe in outdoor education and the Duke of Edinburgh Award is simply the best vehicle


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EXCEPTIONAL Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions for schools and youth organisations.


If you are looking for or need advice on how to deliver EXCEPTIONAL expeditions then you need to know about Sam Sykes. Sam has been involved with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award since the moment he could walk, his father Stuart Sykes is one of the most successful DofE volunteers in the country with over 35 years experience of delivering DofE to thousands of young people, which resulted in Stuart earning himself an MBE in 2002 for his work with young people. Sam has continued his fathers work by setting up his own business focussing on helping schools and youth organisations to obtain outstanding results. Sam’s ethos is a breath of fresh air particularly in the new economy. Their dedicated team of experts, safety procedures and in house understanding of advanced communication, thinking and training is what makes the difference when helping young people. It vibrates through their organisation.


ENGAGE with Sam’s very cost effective team and the results will speak for themselves. They are based in the heart of the Lake District and already work with some of the fi nest forward thinking schools and organisations in the country.


available. Nothing in the world beats a group of young people, working hard and working together to achieve a positive outcome”. Sam’s highly trained and dedicated team of outdoor experts are experienced in dynamic risk assessment, advanced safety procedures, including the provision of GPS trackers and advanced communications. “Sam Sykes Ltd is here to take the responsibility and pressure off the teachers – we are AALA certified, Duke of Edinburgh approved and between us we have 40 years of experience in planning and leading expeditions”.


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Visit www.samsykesltd.co.uk or call 015394 43157 to arrange for a FREE consultation to show you how cost effective and life changing their expeditions are for all that take part and what makes their services totally unique.


A dedicated team of experts based in the heart of the Lake District 10 www.education-today.co.uk June 2012


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