Havant ODC is under new management
From 17 August 2026, Lee Greenwood takes over as Coordinator of Havant ODC, keeping the centre open for young people doing their DofE.
Adventure starts here with Havant ODC
Havant ODC: an official Open DofE Centre.
Youth Without Limits:Energetic, celebratory, can-do — DofE for every young person.
Why Havant ODC
Real challenge, real friendship, real achievement
As an official Open DofE Centre under Hampshire County Council, we support young people through every stage of their Award.
Expedition training & supervision
Qualified leaders plan and supervise practice and assessed expeditions, on foot or by other approved modes.
Open to any young person
As an Open Centre, you don't need to be at a specific school or youth group to take part — DofE for anyone in the area.
Bronze, Silver & Gold
Support at every level, from a first Bronze expedition through to a Gold residential.
Skills & physical sections
Guidance and signposting for the Skills, Physical and Volunteering sections of the Award.
Safety first
Risk-assessed activities and DofE-approved leadership, so parents and participants can trust the process.
Licensed under Hampshire County Council
Havant ODC operates under Hampshire County Council's DofE Licensed Organisation.
Your DofE journey with Havant ODC
Bronze: fun with friends
An accessible first step — build confidence with a supported first expedition. Find out about Bronze →
Silver: a bigger challenge
More independence and a longer expedition, building on what you learned at Bronze. Find out about Silver →
Gold: going further
The top tier of the Award — a residential, an extended expedition, and real depth of achievement. Find out about Gold →
Achieve!
Expeditions
What a Havant ODC expedition looks like
Built for young people
Every route, every risk assessment, every session is designed around participants' safety and growth.Practice, then assessment
Every group builds up through supervised practice before their assessed expedition.
Small, supported teams
Groups are kept small so every participant gets real leadership experience.
Local routes, real countryside
Routes make the most of the South Downs and the wider Hampshire countryside.
What participants say
" Doing my Bronze expedition with Havant ODC was the first time I'd properly navigated for myself — it was terrifying and brilliant. "
Placeholder participant
Bronze Award, 2026
" The leaders made sure everyone felt properly prepared before we set off. I went on to do my Silver the next year. "
Placeholder participant
Silver Award, 2026
News from Havant ODC
View all posts »Updates on upcoming expeditions, training dates and DofE news.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about doing your DofE Award with Havant ODC.
What is an Open DofE Centre?
An Open Centre lets young people take part in DofE even if their school or youth group doesn't run it themselves — you register directly with us.
How do I sign up?
Get in touch via the contact page and we'll talk you through registering and choosing an Award level.
Do I need experience to start?
No — Bronze is designed as an accessible first step, and we run practice sessions before any assessed expedition.
Who runs Havant ODC?
Havant ODC is an official Open DofE Centre operating under Hampshire County Council's DofE Licensed Organisation.
Ready to start your DofE Award?
Get in touch with Havant ODC to register or ask a question.