1. DUKE OF EDINBURGH EXPEDITION PREPARATION EVENING

2. INTRODUCTION Miss Janse Van Rensburg Duke of Edinburgh Co-ordinator Miss Pearce Administrator for Duke of Edinburgh

3. Bronze Award (14+ years old)
Volunteering
Physical
Skills
Expedition
3 months
Plan, train for and complete a 2 day, 1 night expedition
All participants must undertake a further 3 months in the Volunteering, Physical or Skills section.

4. EXPEDITION
Aim
To inspire young people to develop initiative and a sense of adventure and discovery, by planning, training for and completing an adventurous journey as part of a team.

5. All meetings will take place from 3:15 till approximately 4:30/5:00.
Meeting dates for events are as follows:
If all pre-requisites met, meetings prior to the practice expedition will be:
13th April : Parents meeting (6pm start)
18th April : First Aid (group 1) / Tents (group 2)
22nd April : First Aid (group 2) / Tents (group 1)
25th April : Cooking
29th April : Maps 1
4th May : Maps 2
6th May : Maps 3
9th May : Tents
13th May : Equipment
Practice Expedition: 14th and 15th May 2016 (£45)
Meetings prior to the assessment expedition (if all requirements met):
6th June : Maps 1
10th June : Maps 2
13th June : Maps 3
20th June : Assessor meeting
27th June : Assessor meeting
1st July : Assessor meeting
Assessment Expedition: 2nd and 3rd July 2016 (£45)
11th July : Presentation and hand back equipment
Dates

6. BOIDERHURST SCOUT CAMPSITE
LOCATION
BOIDERHURST SCOUT CAMPSITE
Off BOXHILL ROAD
BOXHILL VILLAGE
HEADLEY
KT20 7PL
Click on the map to get directions to the site.
Arrive at Boiderhurst for 10am
Students to be collected from 4pm.

7. BOIDERHURST SCOUT CAMPSITE
Off BOXHILL ROAD
BOXHILL VILLAGE
HEADLEY
KT20 7PL
Distance from school 15.6miles
Time to drive 45mins-1hour

8. Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme - Bronze Practice Expedition
Boidierhurst Campsite
Boxhill Road
Headley
KT20 7PL
Itinerary for the visit (These are all approximate times until nearer the time.)
Saturday 14th May Sunday 15th May
10.00
10.15
17.00
20.00
22.00
Arrive at Boiderhurst Campsite. (parents to drop students/ or students get a lift with a friend)
Expedition check of rations, kit etc. Prepare for walking and groups start first day’s walk with teachers.
Groups begin returning to campsite from walk.
Students erect tents and prepare evening meal.
De-brief
Prepare for the following day
Go to sleep
0700
07.45
09.00
16.00 (estimation only)
Pupils get up and start to prepare
Take down tents and pack for walking.
Prepare routes, checking food for walk.
Clear campsite, checking site left in good order.
Begin walk.
Groups start to return from walk.
Debrief with Miss J.v.R
Parents collect pupils from the campsite.

9. KIT

10. Packed lunches for Saturday and Sunday
Below is a list of equipment you should take on the Bronze Practice Expedition.
(Necessities are in bold.)
. _ Rucksack litre with frame (max.).
._ Tent (3 man – 2/3 per group depending on group size)
. _ Sleeping bag, sealed in strong bin liner.
. _ Karrimat/Roll mat
. _ Personal First aid kit: (triangular bandage/tape/safety pins/personal medicine/antiseptic).
. _ Water bottles-Plastic (2x1litre).
. _ Spare plastic bags.
.-_ Strong Rubbish Bags x5
. _ Spoon, Knife & Fork.
. _ Plastic Mug.
. _ Plastic Bowl/Plates.
. _ Wash-up kit (sponge)
. _ Whistle.
. _ Torch, including spare bulb and batteries.
. _ Emergency rations (200g, must be shown at the end of an expedition).
. _ Wash kit/towel/toilet paper- try to get biodegradable /wet wipes.
. _ Trousers (lightweight, quick drying - no jeans or heavy jogging bottoms etc.)
. _ long sleeve t-shirts/ t-shirts for layering
. _ Jumpers (wool – 2 thin better than 1 thick)/fleeces – not thick hoodies
. _ Underclothes (up to you)!
. _ Socks – very good quality sports socks, 1 or 2 fresh pairs per day.
. _ Spare clothes, sealed in plastic Personal emergency clothing should be sealed in a plastic bag and ONLY used for emergencies while walking. They can however be used in camp but they MUST not get wet and they must be resealed in the plastic bag while walking.
. _ Strong shoes and spare laces
. _ Gloves
. _ Hat
. _ Waterproof jacket and trousers
._ Compass ( 2 in each group)
._ Permanent marker ( 2 in each group)
NB: Do not be fooled by a sunny start, it can often get cold at night and pupils need to make sure they are warm enough. Obviously if it is sunny an addition would be suntan lotion.
Food
Packed lunches for Saturday and Sunday
Breakfast for Sunday – you must have a hot drink and some carbs too
Evening meal for Saturday – must include carbs and cannot be instant noodles/pot noodles etc
WATER/SQUASH
Snacks / treats
Rations
Remember you have the 15% Cotswolds Discount card but there are many other online shops/ shops that sell these goods. Tesco direct does lots of good stuff, so do general outdoor shops.

11. Places to shop Cotswolds- you get 15% off but not always the cheapest
Blacks- they sometimes offer discounts if you say your doing your DofE. (Kingston and Richmond)
Millets – slightly cheaper outdoor store (Kingston and Richmond)
Sports Direct- good for discounted shoes, socks water bottles (Kingston)
TESCO! Rucksack for £14
Many others too

12. Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme - Bronze Assessement Expedition
Bentley Copse Scout Camp Site
Hound House Road
Shere
Guildford
Surrey
GU5 9JH
Itinerary for the visit (These are all approximate times until nearer the time.)
Saturday 2nd July Sunday 3rd July
07:
10.00
17.00
20.00
22.00
Students take train from Richmond Station via Clapham Junction with members of staff.
Students arrive at Godalming train station to meet Assessors
Student train times: (TBC)
Expedition check of rations, kit etc. Prepare for walking and groups start first day’s walk.
Groups begin returning to campsite from walk.
Students erect tents and prepare evening meal.
De-brief
Prepare for the following day
 Go to sleep
0700
07.45
09.00
15.58,
16.58… (train leaves every hour)
Pupils get up and start to prepare
Take down tents and pack for walking.
Prepare routes, checking food for walk.
Clear campsite, checking site left in good order.
Begin walk.
Groups start to return from walk.
Debrief with Miss J.v.R and Mr Moody
Students take train back to Richmond from Godalming with teachers