Silver Open Expedition Programme

Silver Open Expedition Programme

The next step up from Bronze... you need to be at least 15 to start doing your Silver DofE programme. A Silver DofE programme has 4 sections, Volunteering, Physical, Skills and Expedition. You need to do at least 6 months Volunteering and a minimum of 6 months on either Physical or Skills and 3 months on the other. It’s up to you which one you do for longer.
The Expedition section involves planning, training for and doing a 3 day (2 night) expedition. If you start the Silver without doing Bronze first you’ll have to do an extra 6 months volunteering or doing whichever of the Physical or Skills sections you have spent more time on.

Training & Practice Journey

This 4 day course includes a day of training and practice in your chosen mode of transport which can be on foot, Bike, Canoe or Sea Kayak. We will then spend 2 nights and 3 days on the practice journey / expedition. An element of training will be included during the practice, if required, to ensure you are fully prepared for your qualifying expedition.

Dates & Cost

  • Friday 26th July - Monday 29th July 2013
  • Cost £275

Qualifying Expedition

The 3 day & 2 night qualifying expedition will be carried out in the same mode of transport as your training. Full supervision and assessment will be given throughout the journey and a final report given in accordance with D of E guidelines.

Dates & Cost

  • Wednesday 31st July – Friday 2nd August 2013
  • Cost £210

Training, Practice & Qualifying Module

This combined Training, Practice and Qualifying course totals 8 days and 8 nights. 4 nights will be based at Craigower Lodge Outdoor Centre with self catering facilities provided, the other 4 nights will be spent camping, where food and all camping equipment can be provided.

Dates & Cost

  • Friday 26th July - Friday 2nd August 2013
  • Cost £450

Tailor-made Courses

We can organise training, practice journeys & qualifying expeditions for groups of 4 or more on dates that suit your requirements.