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 Gold Expedition is now at capacity – however you can still complete the form to be placed on the waiting list.
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.
