DofE Practice Expeditions 2025

What, when, where, who for, how much?

What?  DofE Practice Expedition for all levels.

When?  

• Bronze Practice Saturday 12 (1000) – Sunday 13 July (1600)
• Silver Practice Friday 11 (1800) –  Sunday 13 July (1700)
• Gold Practice Friday 11 (1800) –  Sunday 13 July (1700)

Where?  Wharfedale, Yorkshire Dales

Who for?  Girlguiding members registered for the DofE Award and who have completed expedition training and are planning to complete their DofE Expedition section in 2025. We welcome participants from both North East England and also other Girlguiding countries and regions.

How much?

• Bronze – £35
• Silver – £40
• Gold – £40

Tell me more …

Further Information:

• Bronze – Two full days of walking and one overnight camp.
• Silver – Two full days of walking and approximately 2 hours of walking on Friday evening with two overnight camps.
• Gold – Two full days of walking and approximately 2 hours of walking on Friday evening with two overnight camps.
• All groups will need to be self-sufficient for the duration of the expedition, including planning the route and menu and you will receive further details on this once we know group sizes after booking. We need at least 4 participants at each level for the expeditions to be feasible.

The cost includes campsite fees and all the costs of adult support and any group equipment which needs to be provided. You will need to provide your own personal equipment, food and arrange your own transport to and from the starting and finishing points which you will receive details of along with a full kit list after booking.

Further Dates:

Qualifying Expeditions will take place on:

• 30-31 August Bronze
• 29-31 August Silver
• 28-31 August Gold

Bookings for the Qualifying Expeditions will open shortly on the region website.

You must complete training, a practice expedition and qualifying expedition to be able to complete the expedition section at your level.

 How to apply:

Complete the booking section below.  Make sure you choose the ticket for the correct DofE level. Places are limited so please book as soon as possible.  If when you come to book you find the training is full please email sharron.little@girlguidingnortheast.org.uk.

Ticket sales will close on 23 May 2025.

If you have any questions regarding this event please contact the Region office by emailing info@girlguidingnortheast.org.uk

Payments can be made via Paypal, card or BACS. If you wish to pay by card make sure you click on the ‘Paypal’ button – our card payments are managed for us by Paypal.   If you wish to pay by BACS click on the dropdown arrow next to ‘Pay by paypal’ and it will give you the BACS option.  If paying by BACS please quote the reference ‘PrEx’.  BACS payments must be received within 48 working hours of booking or we reserve the right to cancel your booking.

Booking Terms and Conditions

By booking this ticket you are agreeing to the Girlguiding North East England booking terms and conditions as follows.

Cancellation by Participant – Cancellation must be made via email or in writing to the Girlguiding North East England office. No refunds are payable on cancellation by the Participant.

Cancellation by Girlguiding North East England – Girlguiding North East England reserves the right to modify or cancel the event if unforeseen circumstances arise. In the event of cancellation being made by Girlguiding North East England a full refund of the event fee paid to Girlguiding North East England will be made to participants.