THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD
SILVER EXPEDITION
Registration for the planning, training for and doing a 3 day (2 night) qualifying Silver expedition.
What counts for your Silver Expedition?
For your Silver Expedition section, you are required to plan, train for and complete an unaccompanied, self-reliant expedition with an agreed aim. Prior to your qualifying 3-day expedition you must do the correct Silver level training relevant to your mode of travel.
Your expedition must be completed by your own physical efforts whether you choose on foot, by bicycle, by boat, by canoe or kayak or by wheelchair. Your route should also be a continuous journey.
Our Silver Walking Expedition package includes
- 2 Expeditions (I practice and 1 qualifier)
- Experienced, qualified and friendly leaders who will do all they can to support your successful completion
- Camp fees for expedition nights
- Kit advice
- Maps, compasses, tents, stoves, gas and team rucksack covers
- Trackers
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Action4Youth Silver Expedition Programme Dates 2025
Dates will be announced soon.
| PACKAGE | ACTIVITY | DATE | TOTAL COST | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAT19 SILVER EXPEDITION | Training & Practice | 6 - 8 April 2025 | - | Register Here |
| Qualifier |
13 - 15 April 2025 or 23 - 25 July 2025 |
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| SILVER OPEN 1 | Training & Practice - Milton Keynes | 22 - 24 April 2025 | £250 | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 23 - 25 July 2025 | |||
| SILVER OPEN 2 | Training & Practice - Milton Keynes | 4 - 6 August 2025 | £250 | Register Here |
| Qualifier - Chilterns | 23 - 25 August 2025 | |||
| SILVER OPEN 1 EXPEDITION ONLY | Training/Practice - Milton Keynes | 22 - 24 April 2025 | £140 | Register Here |
| SILVER OPEN 1 EXPEDITION ONLY | Qualifier - Chilterns | 23 - 25 July 2025 | £140 | Register Here |
| SILVER OPEN 2 EXPEDITION ONLY | Training/Practice - Milton Keynes | 4 - 6 August 2025 | £140 | Register Here |
| SILVER OPEN 2 EXPEDITION ONLY | Qualifier - Chilterns | 23 - 25 August 2025 | £140 | Register Here |
| WALTON HIGH SILVER QUALIFIER | Qualifier - Chilterns | 24 - 26 September 2025 | - | Register Here |
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