The Youth Development Agency

We specialise in developing and delivering experiential learning for 11 to 30 year olds, through which organisations working with young people can provide non-formal educational opportunities. We are also educational consultants supporting international schools and organisations to develop their non-formal educational activities and to achieve their strategic objectives. The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Having worked for The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation we believe we are the best provider of Adventurous Journeys and Residential Projects for Award participants. We have the practical skills, the educational background and a deep philosophical understanding of what the Award requires for young people to get the most from their participation. We help Award Leaders to provide the best experience for their young people, whilst making it as straightforward as possible for them to do so. Student leadership Having developed student leadership models in the UK we want to use our experience to support young people to become global leaders. Through our programmes we enable young people to discover their unique skills and talents, and to understand how they can use these to become thought leaders and changemakers of the future. Summer camps Summer camps are a great way for young people to experience new adventures and meet other like-minded people from around the world. Our summer camps are not only fun but are a great opportunity to learn. From first aid to leadership and teamwork, each one is packed full of adventure. Educational trips abroad Education is at the heart of everything we do at the Youth Development Agency. This is why we support schools and teachers in offering exciting field study trips to locations throughout the Mediterranean. Our IGCSE, A Level and IB Geography, History and Biology trips take school groups to locations in Italy, Malta, Cyprus and the French Alps that really make the curriculum come alive.