THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD
GOLD EXPEDITION
Registration for the planning, training for and doing a 4 day (3 night) qualifying Gold expedition.
What counts for your Gold Expedition?
The Gold Expedition section of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award requires you to plan, train for and complete an unaccompanied, self-reliant expedition with an agreed aim. Prior to your qualifying 4-day expedition you must do the correct Gold level training relevant to your mode of travel.
Your Gold Expedition can be completed on foot, by bicycle, by boat, by canoe or kayak or by wheelchair, but essentially must be completed by your own physical efforts where the route is one continuous journey.
Action4Youth Gold Expedition Programme
Our 2020 gold programme is a comprehensive package that includes all training, a certificated first aid course, the 2 expeditions required and, unlike other expedition providers, all transport to and from the expedition locations. There are no other costs.
Our Gold Expedition package includes
- 2-day training weekend in Milton Keynes, including 1 day certificated First Aid training
- 1 day additional training in Milton Keynes
- 2 expeditions
- Transport between Milton Keynes and the expedition location
- Fully catered bunkhouse accommodation for 2 nights before the expedition and 1 night after
- Pre-expedition preparation and acclimatisation at the expedition location
- Experienced, qualified and friendly leaders who will do all they can to support your successful completion
- Camp fees for expedition nights
- Kit advice
- Maps & Compasses
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Action4Youth Gold Expedition Programme Dates 2024
No further dates available.
| PACKAGE | ACTIVITY | DATE | TOTAL COST | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD OPEN TRAINING 1 | Training - Peak District | 5 - 8 April 2024 | £240 | Register Here |
| GOLD OPEN TRAINING 2 | Training - Peak District | 22 - 25 July 2024 | £240 | Register Here |
| GOLD OPEN QUALIFIER | Qualifier - Snowdonia | 5 - 8 August 2024 | £240 | Register Here |
| GOLD OPEN QUALIFIER | Qualifier - Snowdonia | 26 - 29 August 2024 | £240 | Register Here |
| GOLD QUALIFIER | Qualifier - Brecon Beacons | 28 - 31 August 2024 | £240 | Register Here |
| GOLD CANOEING EXPEDITION FOR EDGBARROW SCHOOL PUPILS | Training / Practice | 9 - 12 March 2024 | - | Register Here |
| Qualifier | 5 - 9 August 2024 |
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