The aim of this weekend is to enable Scouts to complete their Expedition Challenge through a hike.
Scouts will arrive Friday evening and plan their route based on key locations they have to visit over the two days with an overnight stop. We will also give them refresher training on using a map, compass and safety during the evening, and they will decide what their "goal" for the expedition will be (if not already decided).
Scouts should attend as full teams (min 4, max 6), though Scouts might be able to attend without being part of a team by joining being joined up with another team; please contact the booking email to discuss.
Date: 12-14 May 2023
Location: Chineham Scout HQ, Hampshire
Arrival: from 6 pm - 7.30 pm, Friday
Departure: from 3 pm - 4 pm, Sunday
Cost: £35 per Scout for the hike expedition (excludes transport, tents and personal equipment)
Scouts should be capable of walking for 4 hours over light hilly ground. Familiarity with a map, grid references and bearings is essential, although we will provide a refresher.
A Leader, Young Leader or parent should attend the weekend with their Troop, and they are welcome to help with the training and manning checkpoints. There will be no cost, and meals and indoor accommodation will be provided.
To learn more or to book, contact Dom Howell via email [email protected]
The full info pack for this event is below:
