GLSW Programme & Activities
World Challenge licensed to provide UK DofE Expeditions
World Challenge will be licensed under the DofE Approved Activity Providers Scheme to deliver UK expeditions, but their overseas expeditions will no longer be recognised by DofE as adventurous projects due mainly to the levels of supervision used; or residential due to the school trip set-up. Please note that the DofE have agreed to recognise all expeditions sold by them prior to the new variations system coming into force on 1st September 2008 on the old OAP system. As World Challenge expeditions are sold a year in advance the DofE do not want to turn away from trips sold in good faith for DofE expeditions as this will only frustrate participants.
World Challenge estimate they will continue to deliver UK expeditions to around 20 schools nation wide and the DofE look forward to a positive relationship with them as an AAP.
Queen's Scout & Duke of Edinburgh's Award Expeditions
GLSW has a programme of practice and qualifying expeditions in areas of wild country. Details of the next opportunities can be found on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award / Queen’s Scout Award training expedition and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award / Queen’s Scout Award expedition pages.
If anyone wishes to qualify by bicycle, on horseback or water please contact the Deputy CC (Programme) for advice.
New arrangements for Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gold expeditions in Snowdonia are now in place. Applicants should notify Plas y Brenin as the existing Expedition Panel has been stood down.
Please note that for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award you will need to have a record book.
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