1. Be between 14 and 15½ years of age.

2. Plan in detail and carry out an expedition in unfamiliar adventurous terrain over a minimum of 3 days including 2 nights out of doors. This can be completed on foot, bike, horse or any water craft.

3. Carry out at least 1 practice expedition including a night out.

4. Decide on and plan a project to be carried out over the three days of the expedition.

5. After completing the expedition and project, present a report and deliver a short presentation to your Troop and a presentation to an invited audience.

SUMMARY

The Chief’s Scouts Challenge provides the opportunity for older Scouts to acquire and use new skills, particularly in camping, public speaking and expeditions.

It also gives Scouts a chance to prove themselves on expeditions and gives them the freedom to do their own expeditions and projects. After special training and practice expeditions Scouts will gain confidence and learn to work closely with other members of their teams as they go into unfamiliar country.