Bronze Qualifying Expedition
Author: Richard Harvey
Published: July 24, 2016
Over the weekend nine Sleaford Explorer Scouts completed their Duke of Edinburgh Award Bronze Qualifying Expedition in the picturesque and very sunny Lincolnshire Wolds.
As two teams the Explorer Scouts journeyed through the Lincolnshire Wolds, starting at Alford and finishing on Sunday in Horncastle after spending an evening under canvas at Tetford. The expedition is a challenging journey on foot and forms one of four mandatory elements of the young people's DofE Awards.
Whilst on their expedition the explorers navigational and team work skills were put to the test, as well as their campcraft skills. Throughout the weekend the explorers were under the scrutiny of Tom (our local friendly DofE Assessor) to check they met the requirements of the award.
James Walker, DofE Advisor, praised the young people on their achievement:
"The Explorers should be proud of a superb expedition - they navigated a challenging route without fault and were always where they should be and on time."
We're looking forward to meeting the Explorer Scouts in September as they complete the final element of the expedition section - the presentation, where we'll no doubt hear about blisters, lost water bottles and beef jerky.
As two teams the Explorer Scouts journeyed through the Lincolnshire Wolds, starting at Alford and finishing on Sunday in Horncastle after spending an evening under canvas at Tetford. The expedition is a challenging journey on foot and forms one of four mandatory elements of the young people's DofE Awards.
Whilst on their expedition the explorers navigational and team work skills were put to the test, as well as their campcraft skills. Throughout the weekend the explorers were under the scrutiny of Tom (our local friendly DofE Assessor) to check they met the requirements of the award.
James Walker, DofE Advisor, praised the young people on their achievement:
"The Explorers should be proud of a superb expedition - they navigated a challenging route without fault and were always where they should be and on time."
We're looking forward to meeting the Explorer Scouts in September as they complete the final element of the expedition section - the presentation, where we'll no doubt hear about blisters, lost water bottles and beef jerky.
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Young Leader Training Weekend – Book Now! Are you a Scout Young Leader or Explorer Scout looking to develop your leadership skills? Join us for a fantastic Young Leader Training Weekend at 7th Grantham Scout HQ from 5–7 June . This weekend will give you the chance to complete Young Leader training modules (A–J) , build confidence, and gain practical skills to support younger sections in Scouting. The Young Leaders’ Scheme helps Explorers aged 14–18 develop leadership skills while volunteering alongside adult leaders in Beavers, Cubs or Scouts. What to expect • Arrival Friday evening – collection Sunday afternoon • Camping available (day visitors also welcome) • Training modules A–J delivered • Fun activities and additional skill sessions • Meet other Young Leaders from across the area • All meals included 📍 Location: 7th Grantham Scout HQ, Earlsfield Lane, Grantham 📋 Book your place here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/E2vdn4ekwA Places are limited, so please book early and share with Young Leaders in your group or district . #Scouts #YoungLeaders #SkillsForLife #LincolnshireScouts #VolunteerLeadership
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