Aim of the Expeditions SectionTo encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery. The PrinciplesAll
ventures involve self-reliant journeying in the countryside or on
water, conceived with a purpose and undertaken without motorised
assistance. The venture must present you with a challenge in terms of
purpose, planning and achievement with minimum external intervention. It
is more in keeping with the principles of this Section to choose an
environment and form of travel where you can venture with relatively
remote supervision rather than undertake a journey which, for safety
reasons, requires more direct supervision. The venture involves: - enterprise and imagination in concept
- forethought, careful attention to detail and organisational ability in preparation
- preparatory training, both theoretical and practical, leading to the ability to journey safely in the chosen environment
- shared responsibility for the venture, leadership from within the
group, self-reliance and co-operation amongst those taking part
- determination in implementation
- a review of the venture in relation to its purpose
Types of VentureYou may choose from the following types of venture: - Expeditions which have journeying as their principal component, but also involve some kind of prject work and purpose
- Expeditions can take place either in the United Kingdom or Abroad
- At Gold Level there is the additional option of:
- Other Adventurous Projects which are of an equally, or more demanding nature but which depart from the specified conditions
Benefits This Section should provide opportunities to: - plan and execute a task
- demonstrate enterprise and imagination
- work as a member of a team
- respond to a challenge
- develop self-reliance
- develop leadership skills
- recognise the needs and strengths of others
- make decisions and accept the consequences
- reflect on personal performance
- enjoy and appreciate the countryside
RequirementsThe following requirements are for all types of venture: - all qualifying ventures should have a clearly defined purpose
- on completion, you should review the venture and give an account or presentation related to this purpose
- unaccompanied ventures should take place between the end of March and the end of October
- ventures involve joint planning and preparation by all members of the group
- groups consist of between four and seven young people
- accommodation is by camping and all equipment must be suitable for
the activity and environment in which the venture is to take place
- you must be trained in the skills necessary to undertake the planned venture
- you must undertake sufficient practice journeys to ensure that you
are able to journey safely and independently in the chosen environment
- all ventures must be supervised and qualifying ventures must be assessed by suitably experienced people
Purpose Suggestions
As part of the Expedition Section there is a requirement to have a purpose and report back in some way to an assessor.
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