What is the Adventurous Journey section
The Adventurous Journey section is split into three parts: Preparation and Training, a Practice Journey and a Qualifying Journey.
Adventurous Journeys take different lengths depending on your award level and there are two types of Journey to choose from.
Journeys can take multiple forms - urban, bush, water, cycling, walking, horse riding and kayaking are just a few types of journey you could do.
Adventurous Journeys take different lengths depending on your award level and there are two types of Journey to choose from.
Journeys can take multiple forms - urban, bush, water, cycling, walking, horse riding and kayaking are just a few types of journey you could do.
Journey Lengths
BRONZE: Practice: 2 days, 1 night. Qualifying: 2 days, 1 night. |
SILVER: Practice: 2 1/2 days, 2 nights. Qualifying: 3 days, 2 nights. |
GOLD: Practice: 3 days, 2 nights. Qualifying: 4 days, 3 nights. |
Journey Types
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EXPEDITION:
An Expedition is a journey with a purpose. In an Expedition, the primary focus is on the journeying, where around two thirds of the purposeful effort must be spent journeying. |
EXPLORATION:
An Exploration is a purpose with a journey. In an Exploration, the primary focus is to observe and collect information relevant to the purpose. More time and effort is spent on this, with less time getting from one place to another. The journey aspect is still important, around one third of the purposeful effort should be spent on journeying. |
The journeys
Preparation And Training:
This activity covers the things you need to know for your journeys including planning, navigation, survival and leadership skills. You can do this training through Auckland Challenge or another outdoor provider endorsed by The Award. Auckland Challenge participants can complete the first 9 training modules online at www.acorn.aucklandchallenge.org.nz
Practice Journey:
The Practice Journey is used to ensure you have sufficient knowledge to safely complete your Qualifying Journey. The Practice Journey must be undertaken in the same mode of transport as you intend to complete your Qualifying Journey.
Qualifying Journey:
The Qualifying Journey is designed to be undertaken with the group being self-sufficient and independent. The Qualifying Journey must be of the same type and mode of transport as your qualifying journey.
This activity covers the things you need to know for your journeys including planning, navigation, survival and leadership skills. You can do this training through Auckland Challenge or another outdoor provider endorsed by The Award. Auckland Challenge participants can complete the first 9 training modules online at www.acorn.aucklandchallenge.org.nz
Practice Journey:
The Practice Journey is used to ensure you have sufficient knowledge to safely complete your Qualifying Journey. The Practice Journey must be undertaken in the same mode of transport as you intend to complete your Qualifying Journey.
Qualifying Journey:
The Qualifying Journey is designed to be undertaken with the group being self-sufficient and independent. The Qualifying Journey must be of the same type and mode of transport as your qualifying journey.
Who can I do my journey with?
You do not have to do your journey with Auckland Challenge, you can do your journey with any Award Activity Provider - a full list can be found on the DofE website.
You are also able to organise your own journey if you can get a group of 4-7 participants. For more information on how to organise your own journey come to an Open Award Center or email our expedition coordinator
You are also able to organise your own journey if you can get a group of 4-7 participants. For more information on how to organise your own journey come to an Open Award Center or email our expedition coordinator
For more information on Adventurous Journeys contact Gemma: expeditions@aucklandchallenge.org.nz or Kathryn: kathryn@aucklandchallenge.org.nz
