Led by experts, our expeditions are designed to take you out of your comfort zone in a challenging yet safe environment, with a real focus on the skills and personal development you will gain from the experience. The safety and support of our Explorers is the cornerstone on which we build and develop an expedition from conception through to departure and return.
The vast majority of young people return from our programmes with a wealth of new-found practical skills, new friends-for-life and a real sense of personal development – all of which can have tangible benefits for the future.
Our full scale-expedition programmes will also provide you with UK-based training, and a training expedition.
Applications for 2027 open in August 2026.
Here’s some examples of what to expect:
Adventure Weekend ▲▲△△
- Duration: 2 nights
- Date: Usually in April
- Location: Usually in the Midlands (e.g. Cannock Chase)
- Cost per person: None (Instead we set individual means-tested fundraising targets)
Our residential adventure weekends provide an immersive outdoor experience to help young people find their feet. You can experience your first nights under canvas while learning essential life skills in a supportive and safe environment.
Adventure Weeks ▲▲▲△
- Duration: 4-6 nights
- Date: Usually in July – August
- Location: Usually in the Cairngorms or West Highlands of Scotland
- Cost per person: None (Instead we set individual means-tested fundraising targets)
These are multi-day adventures built entirely around wild camping, supported by experienced and knowledgeable Expedition Leaders. This means no access to cabins, washing facilities or running water.
Expeditions ▲▲▲▲
- Duration: 2 – 5 weeks
- Date: Usually in July – August
- Location: All over the world
- Cost per person: None (Instead we set individual means-tested fundraising targets)
Since we started in 1932, we have run expeditions for young people to explore some of the most remote locations in the UK and overseas. Led by experts, each expedition is designed to take you out of your comfort zone in a challenging yet safe environment, with a real focus on the skills and personal development you will gain from the experience.
