Useful Resources: Expedition
Expedition Timeline & Information for parents, carers & students~ 2024
Day 1 Saturday 15th June:
09.30am: Drop off at the Long U Carpark - see details pictured right. Note this is a pay and display car park.
Check in/record student phone numbers and seal phones in bags/issue emergency contact cards/Group briefings begin by E3 staff.
10.00am: Groups begin to set off. After the last group sets off, staff move to base and checkpoints.
Students walk in expedition teams passing through the designated check points. They will have their packed lunch/snacks throughout the day.
From approximately 4.00pm onwards: Groups begin to arrive at camp. E3 will supervise putting up tents and oversee the students' use of stoves etc. Students will prepare their cooked meal with ingredients they have brought as an expedition team. Students will be camping overnight at Deers Leap Park. See map pictured right.
* Students may use phones from camp arrival until 5pm
* 5pm Phones handed back in. Signed in with labelled bags to remain with staff overnight, male phones with Mr Simpson & Mr Graves & female phones with Mrs Griggs & Ms Easton.
4.00pm - 9.00pm: Meals/showers, free time- we will bring some footballs and card games for students to use in the evening.
9.00pm: All students in their tents.
10.00pm: Lights out!
Deers-Leap-Park-Map-2024.pdf.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Day 2 Sunday 16th June:
7.00am - 9.00am: Students prepare their breakfast and pack away tents.
09.00am: All students to have set off by approximately 9am. Students will either have a packed lunch ready made or will have prepared their lunch during breakfast.
9.30am: Staff head to base/checkpoints
Students walk in expedition teams passing through the designated check points. They will have their packed lunch/snacks throughout the day.
3.00pm onwards: Groups arrive back to the car park, sign out.
* Students need about 40 minutes to complete their debrief and return equipment. We will ask students to contact parents once they arrive. Parents can then make their way to collect.
* It is important that parents/carers do not arrive too early as this can cause issues in students being present and engaged in the debrief and returning of equipment. Staff will remain with students until all parents/carers arrive.
Expedition 2024- Booklet
This guide contains useful information about what to expect on your expedition.
Packing your bag for expedition
How you pack your bag can significantly influence how enjoyable your expedition walk will be! You need to think carefully where you place items so that they are handy for when you need them. You also need to pack things in a way that will maximise the space you have available.
Remember you will need to leave some space in your pack- as you will be given parts of the tent/cooking equipment to carry as a team as well.
Watch Ms Brooker's video with advice on how to pack your bag ahead of your expedition.
DofE Bag Packing_2.mp4Kit List
**Note*** At Bronze level the requirement for a pocket knife should be ignored. Students will not be able to purchase a pocket knife/tool as they are underage. This is not needed for the Bronze expedition.
Planning for your period on expedition
DofE expeditions are an immensely exciting time for everyone – there are lots of thrilling new experiences and inevitably you’ll come across new problems that will give you a sense of pride when you overcome them. However, 50% of the population also have an extra challenge to deal with – periods.
Your period can be a challenge at the best of times – being on your expedition is no exception. So, use the link to the right for some hints and tips to help you get the most out of the DofE experience, despite your period.