Henley College
Training and Practice

Day 01 - Expedition Skills

Timings - 10am to 4pm

Topics covered

Navigation theory & Map work

Tents & camping

Stoves & Food

Kit & Packing

Day 02 - Navigation training

Timings - 10am to 4pm

Topics covered

Practical navigation training

Map orientation

Compass use

Timings

First Aid scenarios

Expedition Training Days
10th & 11th April 2026
Location - Henley College

13th July - travel day & expedition day 1

Group will travel to Abergavenny and start their expedition from the train station.

14th April - Canoe practice day

Practice expedition conducted in local area

15th - Practice Expedition travel home on completion

DofE Expedition Requirements

Ensure that you know exactly what you need to do to meet the requirements of the DofE award expedition and residential requirements.