Open to all Explorers, Network and Rangers.
Join an exciting training programme with an experienced, friendly team.
Dates & Costs (2025/26)
Online Information Evenings
All information evenings begin at 20:00 on this link (Meeting ID: 311 853 635 989 0 Passcode: Nf7p659Z )
- Wednesday 24th September
- Wednesday 15th October
- Wednesday 12th November
- Wednesday 17th December
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
Dates given are for Walking Expeditions. Other modes of travel may be available depending on demand and volunteer capacity.
Bronze
Approximate Cost: £125
Deadline to sign up: 31 December 2025
Late signups deadline: 31 January 2026
Training: 10-12 April
Qualifying: 27-28 June
3 October 2026: Presentation evening (optional)
Silver
Approximate Cost: £175
Deadline to sign up: 31 December 2025
Late signups deadline: 31 January 2026
Practice: 10-12 April
Qualifying: 29-31 August
3 October 2026: Presentation evening
Gold
Approximate Cost: £200
Deadline to sign up: 31 December 2025
Gold expedition is now full but we are running a waiting list.
Practice: 29 March – 3 April
Qualifying: 23-29 August
3 October 2026: Presentation evening
Training Dates
All dates are mandatory unless arranged with the Expedition Coordinator in advance.
Bronze & Silver
10 January, 1pm: Introduction to DofE (online) (Meeting ID: 382 676 429 458 Passcode: 7pN2cd2p)
17 or 18 January: eDofE Introduction (½ day) (online) (Meeting ID: 382 676 429 458 Passcode: 7pN2cd2p)
31st January & 1st February: First Aid (8th Cheam HQ) (Silver only)
6-8 February or 6-8 March: Expedition Skills Weekend
21 or 22 March: Practice/Training Expedition Route Planning
29 March: Navigation Day (Wimbledon Common)
13 or 14 June: Bronze Qualifying Route Planning
4 or 5 July: Silver Qualifying Route Planning
Gold
The Gold expedition is now full but we are running a waiting list. All those on the waiting list will be invited to attend training.
4 January, 4-5:30: Introductory session (online)
11 January, 2-5:30: Initial planning (21st Purley HQ)
25 January, 2-5:30: Route planning 1 (7th Malden HQ)
31 January & 1 February 9-5: First Aid (8th Cheam HQ)
8 February, 2-5:30: Route planning 2 (Petersham & Ham HQ)
8 March, 2-5:30: Route planning 3 (7th Malden HQ)
13-15 March: Training Camp (Taw Bottom campsite)
22 March, 4-5:30: Final practice briefing (online)
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 )
Alternative Scouting Providers
The Croydon Scout & Guide DofE Club also offer DofE Expeditions if our dates are not convenient for you.
Bronze
Training dates: 17th Feb, 26 May
Training expedition: 29-30 Mar
Qualifying: 11-12 July
Silver
Training dates: 17 Feb
Practice: 29-30 Mar
Qualifying: 19-21 July
For more details about these expeditions and the required training, please contact Jennifer Long (Girlguiding Croydon DofE Adviser) on longhj@aol.com or 01342714923.
