Aim - To encourage a spirit of adventure and discovery by preparing for and carrying out an adventurous journey as part of a team
The journey should be in the countryside or on water, by foot, cycle, horse, canoe, boat or dinghy. The Qualifying Venture involves:
• enterprise and imagination in concept.
• forethought, careful attention to detail and organisational ability in preparation.
• preparatory training, both theoretical and practical, including practice journeys, leading to the ability to
journey safely in the chosen environment.
• shared responsibility for the venture, leadership from within the Team, self-reliance and co-operation
amongst those taking part.
• determination in implementation.
• a review and presentation related to the Aim of the Qualifying Venture and the Aim of the Expeditions
Section.
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Level |
Duration |
Minimum hours of planned activity each day |
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Bronze |
2 days and 1 night |
At least 6 hours during the daytime
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Silver |
3 days and 2 nights |
At least 7 hours during the daytime
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Gold |
4 days and 3 nights |
At least 8 hours during the daytime
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• time associated with overnight accommodation and catering is additional to the minimum daytime hours of
planned activity.
• the Team should plan how they propose to spend the daytime hours which should be a combination of
journeying and exploring.
© Cambridgeshire Army Cadet Force 2008