Open to all Explorers, Network and Rangers.
Join an exciting training programme with an experienced, friendly team.
Dates & Costs (2023/24)
Online Information Evenings
All information evenings begin at 7:30pm.
- 18 October (Meeting ID: 369 792 116 722, Passcode: 2PcNXc)
- 15 November (Meeting ID: 341 784 619 924, Passcode: t8PVEi)
- 13 December (Meeting ID: 314 276 886 963, Passcode: LfSAje)
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: £70
Training: 12-14 April
Qualifying: 13-14 July
13 October 2024: Presentation evening (optional)
Silver
Approximate Cost: £100
Practice: 12-14 April
Qualifying: 25-27 August
13 October 2024: Presentation evening
Gold
Approximate Cost: £100
Practice: 1-6 April
Qualifying: 25-30 August
13 October 2024: Presentation evening
Training Dates
Bronze & Silver
13 January: Briefing (online) (starts 13:00 – join using this link)
27-28 January: Skills weekend 1
17-18 February: Skills weekend 1 (alternative dates)
2-3 March: Skills weekend 2
29-30 June: Skills weekend 3
Gold
14 January: Online introduction (15:00-17:00)
21 January: Project & Route planning – venue TBC (14:30-17:30)
4 February: One day First Aid
11 February: Route & other planning – venue TBC (14:30-17:30)
3 March: Online training camp briefing (16:30-17:30)
8-10 March: Training weekend
24 March: Final Practice Expedition Briefing
Interested?
You can express your interest in the DofE expedition programme by completing this form.
For more information, please contact Jon Parker (jon.parker@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: 3-5 April
Qualifying: 6-7 July
Silver
Practice: 3-5 April
Qualifying: 24-26 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.
