Day 1: Arrival Day
The programme will commence at 13:00
Training topics covered:
- Creating a team
- Kit checks
- Putting up tents
- Group cooking task
Day 2: Training Day
Leaving your accommodation, you will journey to a campsite. Teams will under-go a series of practical training sessions in the essential expedition skill and navigation techniques.
Training topics covered:
- Navigation skills in difficult terrain
- Food and Cooking
- Emergency Procedures
- Camp craft skills
- Route planning
Day 3/4/5: Practice Expedition
Will include camping and possible wild camps, depending on location. You and your team will be supervised remotely as you complete your planned route. On arriving at camp, our leaders will supervise the camping and cooking activities to ensure safety.
At the end of the expedition, you will be debriefed by your instructor and a report will be produced. This forms evidence for your eDofE account that you've completed your Practice Expedition.
The programme will finish at approx. 16:00