Each Open Silver Expedition is 3 days in duration. The format depends on if you sign up for a practice or qualifying expedition:
Practice Expedition
Day 1 includes introductions, kit checks, route planning, complete DofE expedition framework training. Teams camp overnight.
Days 2-3 are a 2 day expedition, meeting the requirements of the DofE Silver Practice. Practice teams will start closely supervised moving to remote supervision. Teams camp overnight.
Qualifying Expedition
Day 1 includes introductions, kit checks, route planning. The Qualifying expedition begins. Teams camp overnight.
Days 2-3 the qualifying expedition continues with teams will be remotely supervised and assessed. Teams camp overnight.
Please see the Open Silver expedition dates available in 2026.
- Monday 27th to Wednesday 29th July
- Tuesday 25th to Thursday 27th August
- Monday 19th to Wednesday 21st October
For more information about our expeditions please contact [email protected] or see our website.


