Expedition
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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