Open to all Explorers, Network and Rangers.
Join an exciting training programme with an experienced, friendly team.
Dates & Costs (2026/27)
Online Information Evenings
Click on the dates to find out more information about each evening.
All online information evenings will be held on Microsoft Teams – you can use the links on their pages to join directly, or use the meeting ID and passcode.
Expedition Dates
Dates given are for Walking Expeditions. Other modes of travel may be available depending on demand and volunteer capacity.
Bronze
Cost: £125
Deadline to sign up: 31 December 2026
Training: 13-14 March 2027
Qualifying: 26-27 June 2027
3 October 2027: Presentation evening (optional)
Silver
Cost: £175
Deadline to sign up: 31 December 2026
Practice: 9-11 April 2027
Qualifying: 29-31 August 2027
3 October 2027: Presentation evening
Gold
Cost: £250
Deadline to sign up: 31 December 2026
Practice: 29 March – 3 April 2027
Qualifying: 22-28 August 2027
3 October 2027: Presentation evening
Training Dates
All dates are mandatory unless arranged with the Expedition Coordinator in advance.
Dates for all
8th November 2026, 6pm: Introduction to DofE (Online)
Bronze & Silver
28 or 29 November 2026: eDofE Introduction (1/2 day) (Online)
16 or 17 January (TBC): Outdoor First Aid (8th Cheam HQ (TBC)) (Silver only)
6 and 7 February: Route Planning Training Day
26 – 28 February: Expedition Skills Weekend (Residential)
13 and 14 March: Route Planning for Training (Bronze Only)
13 and 14 March: Route Planning for Practice (Silver Only)
9-11 April: Silver Practice Expedition – Box Hill Area
9-11 April: Bronze Training Expedition – Box Hill Area
12 and 13 June: Route Planning for Qualifying Expedition (Bronze only)
26 – 27 June: Bronze Qualifying Expedition – Ashdown Forest
3 and 4 July: Route planning for Qualifying Expedition (Silver only)
10 and 11 July: Route planning for Qualifying Expedition (Silver only)
29-31 August: Silver Qualifying Expedition – South Downs
3 October: Aim/Goal/ Project Presentation (Silver only)
Gold
3 January: Introductory session (online)
10 January: Initial planning
16 or 17 January (TBC): First Aid (21st Purley HQ (TBC))
17 January: Route Planning 1
7 February: Route planning 2
19 – 21 February: Dartmoor Training Camp
7 March: Route planning 3
29 March – 3 April: Gold Practice – North Yorkshire
22-28 August: Gold Qualifying Expedition – North Wales
3 October: Aim/Goal/ Project Presentation
Interested?
You can express your interest in the DofE expedition programme by completing this form.
For more information, please contact Jon Parker (dofe.expeditions@glswscouts.org.uk )
