The Crean Challenge Expedition is an annual event based on the experiences of Irish explorer Tom Crean. It is for scouts aged from 13-15years and takes place over an eight-month period, culminating in a week-long expedition to Iceland. It aims to promote teamwork in patrols, to achieve a common goal, and to personally challenge everyone to identify and achieve personal goals.
Participants will develop practical skills which are tested throughout the duration of the challenge, such as Route Planning, Navigation,Hill Walking, Icelandic Weather Systems and First Aid.
This expedition will introduce participants to new cultures and experiences, pushing mental and physical limits, and act as an introduction to friends that will last a lifetime!
The Crean Challenge is a brilliant opportunity for scouts to learn and develop through new and testing environments in an atmosphere of fun and friendship.
The Programme Department is aware that many groups have never had a scout apply for this event and we’re conscious that cost could be a factor. With this in mind, we’re pleased to announce that a bursary is available to one scout from a group that has never previously had a youth member on this event.
We hope the availability of this bursary will encourage groups to support the application of a scout who would personally develop from the experience and also share their learning with their troop and group.
How to Apply
This event is by selection only. Applications will close at 5.00pm on the 30th May 2025.
All applicants will be contacted in due course after that date.
To apply and read more about the event, head to the Info Pack!
