EXPEDITIONS
Aim
To encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery. |
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| In a small group you will need to plan, prepare for and undertake an
adventurous journey in the countryside or on water, by foot, cycle,
horse, canoe, boat or dinghy. |
The venture involves:
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 Enterprise and imagination in concept
- Forethought, careful attention to detail and organisational
ability in preparation
- Preparatory training, both theoretical and practical, leading to
the ability to journey safely in the chosen environment
- Areas of training will include first aid, navigation, camp craft
and team building amongst others
- Shared responsibility for the venture, leadership from within the
group, self-reliance and co-operation amongst those taking part
- Determination in implementation
- A review of the venture in relation to its purpose
| Level |
Walking
Expeditions |
Cycling, canoeing,
horse riding, rowing Expeditions |
Sailing
Expeditions |
Explorations
(a11 modes of travel) |
Bronze
2 days, 1 night |
24km / 15 miles |
At least 4 hours journeying each day |
12 hours planned activity over
2 days |
At least 5 hours
journeying over the 2 days |
Silver
3 days, 2 nights |
48km / 30 miles |
At least 5 hours journeying each
day |
21 hours
planned activity over 3 days |
At least 10 hours
journeying over the 3 days |
Gold
4 days, 3 nights |
80km / 50
miles |
At
least 6 hours journeying each day |
32 hours planned activity over the 4 days |
At least 10 hours
journeying over
the 4 days |
More information can be found in the Award Handbook and Expedition Guide.
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RESIDENTIAL PROJECT (Gold
Award only)
Aim
To broaden young people's experiences through involvement with
others in a residential setting.
Your Residential Project needs to be some form of purposeful
enterprise in an unfamiliar environment with people you do not
already know.
It should be at least 5 consecutive days with 4 nights spent away
Choices
Suitable opportunities will generally fall into one of the following
categories:
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 Conservation or environment work
- Service to others
- Activity based
- Personal training
Further advice and information can be found in the Award Handbook,
Programmes File, Award Journal or on the Award's web site
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