Scouts Expedition Challenge Award Badge

Scout Expedition Challenge Award Badge

Each of these challenges make up part of the Chief Scouts Gold Award.

How to earn the badge:

1. Take part in either an expedition or an exploration over two days with at least three other Scouts. This should include a night away at a campsite or hostel.

2. Take an active part in planning the expedition. Do any training you need and be well prepared. Training should include:

• planning a route, including rest and meal stops. Being able to work out how long it should take you to travel that route.
• choosing suitable equipment for an expedition. You might consider tents, stoves, rucksacks, walking equipment, emergency equipment, first aid kit, wet weather gear, appropriate food and a camera.
• navigation and using things like maps and timetables for your expedition. You might want to brush up on using an Ordnance Survey or similar map, a compass, a GPS device, a street map or A-Z, and rail or bus timetables.
• knowing what to do in an emergency.

3. During the expedition or exploration:

• play a full part in the team
• use a map or other navigation device to keep track of where you are
• cook and eat at least one hot meal
• do a task, investigation or exploration as agreed with your leader

4. Produce an individual report or presentation within the three weeks following your expedition. You could present your work as a project, performance, video recording, oral presentation, blog or website.