2nd Training weekend for Explorer Belt.

When:   Saturday 12th July – Saturday 26th July Expedition
            Friday 11th May – Sunday 13th May Training weekend 1
            Friday 27th June – Sunday 29th June Training weekend 2
Where:  Portugal. (Training weekends to be held at a local location)
What: The Explorer Belt is the challenge of a lifetime that is available to Explorer Scouts and members of the Scout Network, aged over 18 at the time of the expedition. It is a chance to undertake an international expedition over ten days that brings a real understanding of a different country, its people and way of life. To complete the Explorer Belt, an Explorer Scout or member of the Scout Network must: plan and train for an international expedition as part of a small team , travel to another country of their choice and travel through that country over ten days complete a major project of their own choice, complete around ten smaller projects , keep a notebook or diary during the expedition, take part in a debriefing after the expedition, make a presentation about the expedition.
Cost:    Not more than £600 (Covers food/ transport and accommodation for the duration of the expedition and training weekend.)
           £100 by 31st Jan 08 (Deposit)
           £250 by 13th May 08
           Final balance due by 29th June 08, this will be confirmed nearer the time.
Why:    It’s the challenge of a lifetime!
More:    Teams of 3 people are recommended. However we can put teams together if needs be.

Interested? Please let Heather Baker know ASAP (31st January 2008 at the latest) we will require your deposit and registration form to confirm your place. admin@network.gmwscouts.org.uk

For full details and registration form, download the PDF