Junior Duke Award Outdoor Trip in Qatar: Kayaking, Hiking & Nature Learning at AquaSports

Outdoor education plays a vital role in developing confidence, resilience, and real-world skills in young learners. At AquaSports Qatar, we were proud to host a Junior Duke Award – Outdoor Trip (Hike) experience for Year 7 students from Doha College, combining adventure, teamwork, and environmental awareness in one meaningful program.

This carefully designed outdoor challenge reflects our commitment to safe, educational, and award-aligned outdoor learning experiences in Qatar.

Junior Duke Award Outdoor Challenge – Program Overview

As part of the Junior Duke Award Outdoor Trip requirement, participants successfully completed a structured program that included:

Kayaking Challenge:
🚣 2.5 km kayaking journey (approx. 1 hour) through shallow coastal waters, focusing on paddling technique, coordination, and endurance.
Hiking Expedition:
🥾 4 km guided hike (approx. 1.5 hours) designed to build stamina, navigation skills, and group responsibility.
Nature Walk & Challenge Stations:
🌿 Observation tasks, environmental awareness activities, and challenge spots encouraging problem-solving and teamwork.

Each activity was supervised by trained AquaSports instructors and aligned with Junior Duke Award outdoor learning standards, ensuring both safety and educational value.

Celebrating Student Achievement

We are proud to congratulate:

Tameem Al Qaissia
Anna Rezi

Year 7 – Doha College

Both students showed excellent commitment, teamwork, and positive attitude throughout the experience. Their performance reflects the true spirit of the Junior Duke Award, where learning happens through challenge, responsibility, and exploration.

Thank You to Parents & School Community

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the parents for their trust and support in allowing their children to take part in this outdoor learning journey.

We also thank Doha College for encouraging experiential education and supporting programs that promote leadership, resilience, and environmental responsibility beyond the classroom.

Why Outdoor Education Matters

Research consistently shows that outdoor education helps students develop:

Confidence and independence
Leadership and teamwork skills
Physical fitness and endurance
Environmental awareness and responsibility

Programs like the Junior Duke Award allow students to learn by doing, preparing them for future academic, personal, and leadership challenges.

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Junior Duke Award Programs at AquaSports Qatar

AquaSports Qatar is proud to support Junior Duke, Duke of Edinburgh (Bronze), and school outdoor education programs through structured, safe, and curriculum-aligned activities, including:

Kayaking expeditions
Hiking and navigation challenges
Environmental education & mangrove ecology
Team-building and leadership development

📍 Programs are delivered in natural coastal and mangrove environments in Qatar, under professional supervision and full risk assessment procedures.

👉 Learn more about our educational programs:
https://www.aquasportsq.com

Looking Ahead

We look forward to welcoming more schools, students, and families to future Junior Duke Award outdoor trips, continuing to support meaningful learning experiences through adventure and nature.

👏 Congratulations once again to the participants — a well-earned achievement!