{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EFor your Expedition section, you will need to plan, train for and complete an unaccompanied, self-reliant expedition with an agreed team goal (project).\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ETraining\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe training you need to complete is outlined in the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Expedition-Training-Framework.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Expedition Training Framework (DofE.org)\u0022\u003EExpedition Training Framework\u003C/a\u003E and the DofE also have some ideas of \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/thelatest/expedition-training-at-home/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Expedition training at home (DofE)\u0022\u003Etraining you can do at home\u003C/a\u003E to help prepare yourself. The DofE team has made a useful \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wedbyWM5GKafrH2wqB0ZEhvT0nzpCAI9\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Expedition training pack\u0022\u003EExpedition Training Pack\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EPractice expeditions\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAt Silver and Gold level, you need to complete a practice expedition of at least 2 days and 2 nights in a similar environment and by the same mode of travel as your planned qualifying expedition. At Bronze, a practice expedition is not a requirement, but you need to show you\u0027re appropriately training to be able to complete the expedition.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EQualifying expedition\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYour expedition must be completed by your own physical efforts with minimal external intervention and without motorised assistance. Expeditions can take place in urban environments, rural countryside, wild country or restricted spaces depending on the needs of the group.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EEach level has a set number of hours of planned activity per day of which at least half must be active:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBronze \u2013 2 days and 1 night, 6 hours planned activity per day\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESilver \u2013 3 days and 2 nights, 7 hours of planned activity per day\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGold \u2013 4 days and 3 nights, 8 hours of planned activity per day\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou must choose a non-motorised mode of travel for your expedition. That usually means canoeing, cycling, horse riding, rowing, sailing, walking or wheelchairs.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs a part of your expedition, you\u0027ll need to work towards a team goal. There are some ideas under each mode of travel accordion.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease look at the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/expedition-requirements/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Expedition requirements (DofE)\u0022\u003Eexpedition requirements\u003C/a\u003E for full information on what needs to be completed. The \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Expedition-Guide-2024.pdf\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Expedition guide (DofE.org)\u0022\u003Eexpedition guide\u003C/a\u003E gives useful information on running expeditions.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you have any queries, please speak with your Leader or County DofE Adviser.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EModes of travel\u003C/h3\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExploring teamwork by nominating a different leader each day.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStudying insect life on the South Downs.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlanning a route around three of the places that inspired Wordsworth\u2019s poems in the Lake District.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EConsidering the impact of tourism on the flora and fauna of the French Alps.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECreating a photographic guide to the Countryside Code round the Mourne Mountains for other DofE participants.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Foot"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EInvestigating features of the Thames using Thames cycle path.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EUsing the cycle system in the Netherlands to undertake a research project on the provisions and quality of cycle paths compared to Britain.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFollowing part of the Gerald of Wales route of 1188 through Pembrokeshire.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Bicycle"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EOn expedition, using simple mapping techniques to produce your own map of a local estuary and compare it with a real map when you return.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlanning a Bronze sailing expedition on Lake Ullswater in the Lake District.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExploring the Norfolk Broads using sailing dinghies.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlanning a cross channel journey in a yacht.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERowing along the Danube in Germany, booking camp sites in advance.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Boat"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ERecording the wildlife found on the Strangford Lough canoe trail.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETaking a series of photos to come up with a guide to a section of London canal systems.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMaking a study of the locks and lochs on the Caledonian Canal.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECarrying out a wilderness trip in Canada utilising the canoe trails used by the original settlers.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChoosing several points along a river and measure speed of flow, width and depth and comparing the differences along their route, trying to explain why this may be.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Canoe or kayak"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFollowing a disused railway track noting the current use of previous railway buildings.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPreparing a users\u2019 guide of a country park or National Trust estate, explaining how it can be used, eg fishing, picnicking, conservation.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlanning and doing a challenging route in the Peak District, making a short video diary.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EProducing an illustrated guide to a stretch of canal. Research the history and then travel along the tow path using the expedition to gather photographs and sketches to illustrate the guide.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlanning a route in Cropton Forest to take a series of landscape photographs to use in a calendar.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Wheelchair"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlanning an expedition on horseback in the countryside including identifying suitable farm camp sites and bridleways.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlanning an expedition with sea views in Devon, taking photos along the way so that you can paint a picture of your favourite scene when you return.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExploring accessibility and bridle paths in the Brecon Beacons.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGoing on an expedition through woodland, noting the different types and ages of trees you see.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGoing on a horse riding expedition and writing a poem on your return to describe your experiences.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Horseback"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EChecklist\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExpedition meets the expedition requirements.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAll expeditions need to be registered with the County/Area DofE Lead.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAll expeditions are supervised by a qualified person and assessed by an accredited assessor.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETraining and expeditions have been added to eDofE - expedition set up is a useful tool to do this.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAn accredited assessor, registered with Scouts, is identified and completes an \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.dofe.org/assessor/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Assessor\u0027s report (DofE.org)\u0022\u003Eassessor\u0027s report\u003C/a\u003E for the participant via the DofE website or using the card in the DofE welcome pack.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EExpedition supervisors\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe expedition supervisor must be present on all expeditions. 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