Activities
The aim of this section is to encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery. Cadets are expected to plan, prepare & undertake an adventurous journey in an unfamiliar, remote environment.
Differing levels of adventure or exploration are required for the various levels of the award and cadets are expected, as part of the award programme, to undertake practice journeys before going on any expedition, as well as complete a report of their journey.
Bronze |
| Silver |
| Gold |
| 2 Day Expedition or Exploration | 3 Day Expedition or Exploration | 4 Day Expedition, Exploration or other Adventurous Project | ||
| Any rural area | Rural or open country | Wild or open country, remote from habitation |
The Training syllabus for expeditions include:
- Safety and Emergency Procedures
- Basic First Aid
- Navigation
- Route Finding
- Map Reading and Compass Skills
- Care of equipment
- Camp Craft
- Country Code
Some of the above components are covered by the cadet's training syllabus, and many cadets will take part in other adventure training activities with the Air Cadets, so they will be well prepared by the time they take part in their Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition.
Definitions:
- Expedition - a venture which has journeying as the key component
- Exploration - a venture with less journeying, more time being spent on first hand investigations or activities
- Other Adventurous Project - a venture of an equal or more demanding nature
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