DofE Qualifying Expeditions 2025 **SAVE THE DATES – BOOKINGS WILL OPEN IN DUE COURSE**
What, when, where, who for, how much?
What? DofE Qualifying Expedition at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels.
When?
- 30-31 August – Bronze
- 29-31 August Silver
- 28-31 August Gold
Where? TBA
Who for? Girlguiding members from the North East England region, registered for the DofE Award and who have completed expedition training and are planning to complete their DofE Expedition section at Bronze, Silver or Gold level in 2025.
How much?
- Bronze Qualifying – £XX
- Silver Qualifying – £XX
- Gold Qualifying – £XX
Tell me more …
What is involved?
- Bronze – Two full days of walking and one overnight camp
- Silver – Three full days of walking and 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.
Prior to booking for a qualifying expedition you must have completed a training and a practice expedition to complete the expedition section for your level. We offer these each year and further details can be found on the region website.
How to apply:
**BOOKINGS WILL OPEN IN DUE COURSE**
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 event is full please email sharron.little@girlguidingnortheast.org.uk.
Ticket sales will close on 27 April 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 – Paypal deal with our card payments for us. 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 ‘DofEQuEx’. 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 unless the place can be filled.
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.
**BOOKINGS WILL OPEN IN DUE COURSE**