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SUMMARY:Scouts Expedition Challenge Award (CSA Gold)
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to complete your Expedition Challenge and take the next step towards your Chief Scout’s Gold Award? \nThis expedition gives Scouts the opportunity to plan\, complete and reflect on a real outdoor challenge\, building teamwork\, confidence and independence along the way. \n\nEvent Overview\nThis two day expedition will see Scout teams walk from 28th Sprotbrough Scout HQ to Squirrel Wood\, covering approximately 15km and completing the full Expedition Challenge Award. \nFollowing an event briefing\, teams will plan their own route and complete a route card with support from the District Events Team before setting off. Throughout the expedition\, Scouts will navigate independently\, make decisions as a team and develop their navigation\, teamwork and outdoor skills. Leaders will accompany each team in a Tenderfoot style role\, supervising and ensuring safety without leading or directing the Scouts. \nOn arrival at Squirrel Wood\, teams will pitch their own tents before enjoying a two course BBQ evening meal followed by dessert and a traditional campfire. \nOn Sunday morning\, Scouts will cook their own breakfast using Trangia stoves before preparing and delivering a presentation to the rest of the group\, reflecting on the navigation techniques and expedition skills they used throughout the weekend. \nFollowing successful completion of the event\, Scouts will be presented with their Expedition Challenge Award badge and certificate. \n\nWhat to Expect\n\n15km expedition from Sprotbrough to Squirrel Wood\nTeam based route planning and navigation\nRoute card planning before departure\nOvernight camping at Squirrel Wood\nPitching and striking tents\nTwo course BBQ evening meal and campfire\nCooking breakfast using Trangia stoves\nExpedition reflection and presentation\nPresentation of the Expedition Challenge Award badge and certificate (subject to successful completion)\n\n\nWho Can Attend\n\nScouts\nMaximum 70 young people\nMaximum 10 teams\nUp to 7 Scouts per team\nMixed teams may be formed if Groups have fewer than seven Scouts\n\n\nKey Details\n\nMeeting Point: 28th Sprotbrough Scout HQ\, Anchorage Ln\, Doncaster DN5 8DT\nFinish Location: Squirrel Wood Campsite\nDates: Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July 2026\nYoung People Arrival: 8:30am Saturday\nCollection: Squirrel Wood between 11:00am and 11:30am on Sunday\nCost: £10 per Scout\nAccommodation: Outdoor camping (Saturday night)\n\n\nKit List\nEssential Personal Equipment\n\nSuitable rucksack\nSleeping bag\nRoll mat\nSuitable walking footwear\nWaterproof jacket\nWaterproof trousers\nChange of clothes\nSleeping clothes\nWash kit\nFavourite teddy (optional)\nBlack bin bag\n\nFood & Eating Equipment\n\nPacked lunch for Saturday\nBreakfast to cook on Sunday morning\nSnacks for the expedition\nFull water bottle\nPlate\nBowl\nMug (optional hot drink powder if you would like a hot drink in the evening)\nKnife\, fork and spoon\nTea towel\nWashing up sponge\nUp to £10 spending money for the Squirrel Wood Shop\n\nWater and washing up liquid will be provided. \nSafety & Navigation\n\nPersonal first aid kit including plasters and an emergency survival bag\nHi vis vest (can be attached to the outside of the rucksack)\nPen and paper\nSun cream\nSun hat\nInsect repellent\nGroup neckerchief (mandatory)\n\nAny young person or volunteer arriving without their Group neckerchief will not be permitted to take part in the event. \nGroup Equipment\nEach Group should provide: \n\nExpedition style tents (2 or 4 person)\nLeaders’ tent\nOne Trangia stove and fuel per team\nOne compass per team\nOne map case per team\nOne group first aid kit per team\n\nScouts are expected to carry all of their personal equipment throughout the expedition\, together with their share of the team equipment\, including the Trangia stove\, fuel\, group first aid kit\, compass and map case. Teams should distribute the group equipment fairly between members before setting off. \nTents may either be dropped off at 28th Sprotbrough Scout HQ before the event for transport by the District Team or taken directly to Squirrel Wood by leaders before joining the expedition. \n\nImportant Information\n\nKnives are not permitted.\nGroups must ensure Scouts are familiar with using Trangia stoves before attending the event.\nLeaders will accompany their team throughout the expedition in a supervisory role\, allowing Scouts to make decisions\, navigate and solve problems independently.\n\n\nBooking & Payment\n\nBookings open: 13 April 2026\nBookings close: 12 June 2026\nGroups must book online\nEach team must have a named walking leader\nYour Group will be invoiced for all places booked\nPayment should be made by bank transfer before the event\n\n\nLeader Information\n\nOne leader is required per team (maximum ratio 1:7).\nLeaders may either:\n\nMeet at Squirrel Wood at 7:30am to leave vehicles before being transported by minibus to 28th Sprotbrough Scout HQ\, or\nMeet directly at 28th Sprotbrough Scout HQ\, Anchorage Ln\, Doncaster DN5 8DT at 8:00am.\n\n\nVolunteer marshals should meet at 28th Sprotbrough Scout HQ at 8:00am.\nParking at 28th Sprotbrough Scout HQ is limited. As leaders will finish the expedition at Squirrel Wood\, returning to collect vehicles during the event will not be possible.\nThe event is delivered under the Nights Away Permit of James Hagyard. The District has submitted the required Nights Away Notification (NAN).\nNo additional permits are required from attending leaders.\n\n\nRisk Assessments\nThe following risk assessments have been prepared by the District Events Team and are available to download. Groups should review these documents before attending the event and consider whether any additional Group specific control measures or risk assessments are required for their own young people\, volunteers and equipment. \n\nDoncaster Danum Expeditions_July 2026\nGas Trangia Risk Assessment\nCamp fire RA\nGeneral use of Site RA\n\n\nBadge Requirements\nFollowing successful completion of the event\, Scouts will have completed all the requirements of the Expedition Challenge Award and will be presented with their badge and certificate on Sunday morning. Groups should update OSM to reflect this achievement. \nThe event also provides evidence towards additional badge requirements. Groups should update OSM where appropriate\, subject to the Section Team being satisfied that the individual Scout has completed the relevant requirement(s). \nThis includes evidence towards: \n\nHikes Away Staged Activity Badge – One qualifying hike.\nNights Away Staged Activity Badge – One qualifying night away.\nCamper Activity Badge\n\nLead a group of Scouts in pitching\, striking and packing a four to six person tent.\nFind out what to look for when choosing a campsite and decide the best position to pitch tents.\n\n\nOutdoor Challenge Award\n\nPitch and strike a tent with others.\nShow how to pack a rucksack correctly with appropriate kit.\nShow that you know the safety precautions for using camping stoves.\n\n\nAdventure Challenge Award – Take part in an adventurous activity.\nSkills Challenge Award – Wash up after a meal\, ensuring everything is clean and dry.\nTeam Leader Challenge Award – Successfully lead a Scout team during a camp or all day event.\n\n\nKey Dates\nBookings now closed
URL:https://doncasterscouts.org.uk/event/scouts-expedition-challenge-award
LOCATION:Squirrel Wood Scout Campsite\, The Abbe's Walk\, Doncaster\, South Yorkshire\, DN6 9JQ\, United Kingdom
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