Open to all Explorers, Network and Rangers.
Join an exciting training programme with an experienced, friendly team.
Dates & Costs (2024/25)
Online Information Evenings
All information evenings begin at 20:00.
- Thursday 26 September (Meeting ID: 345 402 483 938, Passcode: bHapYh)
- Wednesday 16 October (Meeting ID: 345 402 483 938, Passcode: bHapYh)
- Wednesday 13 November (Meeting ID: 345 402 483 938, Passcode: bHapYh)
- Wednesday 11 December (Meeting ID: 345 402 483 938, Passcode: bHapYh)
All online information evenings will be held on Microsoft Teams – you can use the links to join directly, or use the meeting ID and passcode.
Download Microsoft Teams | Join a meeting on the web
Expedition Dates
Bronze
Approximate Cost: £100
Deadline to sign up: 3 February 2025
Training: 12-13 April
Qualifying: 26-27 July
12 October 2025: Presentation evening (optional)
Silver
Approximate Cost: £150
Deadline to sign up: 3 February 2025
Practice: 11-13 April
Qualifying: 15-17 August
12 October 2025: Presentation evening
Gold
Approximate Cost: £150
Deadline to sign up: 31 December 2024
Practice: 13-18 April
Qualifying: 24-30 August
12 October 2025: Presentation evening
Training Dates
Bronze & Silver
11 January: Introduction to DofE (online, Meeting ID: 360 939 567 872, Passcode: ETMkMR)
25 Jan: eDofE Introduction (½ day AM or PM). Online, links to follow.
26 Jan: First Aid (Silver award participants)
7-9 February: Skills Weekend
29 March: Navigation Day
5 April: Route Planning for training/practice
28/29 June (tbc): Route Planning for qualifying
Gold
5 January 1600-1730: Introduction (online)
19 January 1400-1730: Laying the Foundations (venue TBC)
26 January 1400-1730: Planning session 1 (venue TBC)
2 February: First Aid
23 February 1400-1800: Planning session 2 (venue TBC)
9 March 1400-1730: Planning session 3 (venue TBC)
21-23 March: Training weekend
30 March 1430-1700: Learning from training camp (venue TBC) Final deadline for documentation.
6 April 1630-1730: Final Expedition briefing (online)
Interested?
You can express your interest in the DofE expedition programme by completing this form.
Please note that the 2025 Expeditions are now closed to new sign-ups. Sign-ups for the 2026 Expeditions will open in Autumn 2025.
For more information, please contact Jon Parker (dofe.expeditions@glswscouts.org.uk )
Alternative Scouting Providers
The Croydon Scout & Guide DofE Club also offer DofE Expeditions if our dates are not convenient for you. The dates for these expeditions are:
Bronze
Training: 5-7 April
Qualifying: 12-13 July
Silver
Practice: 5-7 April
Qualifying: 23-25 July
There are also a number of training dates that you may need to attend. For more details about these expeditions and the required training, please contact Jennifer Long (Girlguiding Croydon DofE Adviser) on longhj@aol.com.
