World Challenge Expeditions

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This article refers to the expedition organising organisation, for the Christian ministry, see World Challenge (ministry).

World Challenge logo

World Challenge Expeditions is a British company, founded in 1987 by Charles Rigby, a former soldier in the British Army.

The company provides five expedition based products for individuals or school groups to undertake:

Leadership Challenge
First Challenge
Team Challenge
Travelsafe Training
Individual Expedition

1 Phases
2 Leadership Challenge
3 First Challenge
4 Team Challenge
5 Travelsafe Training
6 Individual Expedition
7 External links

[edit] Phases

Most expeditions are split into 4 phases:

Acclimatisation:

This is designed to get the challengers used to the rigours of trekking within that country and may include 1 night of camping.

Main Trek:

This is the the highlight of the expedition as the challengers get to trek in some of the most beautiful and remote places on the earth. This will inevitably push challengers to their limits as some of the areas are highly demanding both physically and mentally, but in most cases this is rewarded by exploring areas that few people have ever seen.

Community Project:

This is where the challengers get to spend time working in a local community, through taking part in conservation, construction and other charitable projects. This can be one of the most rewarding parts of the expeditions as the 'challengers' get to make a real difference.

Rest and Relaxation:

This is where the challengers get to experience some of the extreme sports and activities the country has to offer, or just a time to relax after the rigours of their exhibition. Highlights include white water rafting, diving, visiting famous attractions or just staying in a luxury hotel for a night or two.

[edit] Leadership Challenge

The Leadership Challenge is a 1, 3 or 5 day outdoor program for 6-18 year olds. These take place within the UK.

[edit] First Challenge

The First Challenge is a 1 to 2 week expedition for children age 13-16. With a range of destinations to many developing countries, the program attempts to test participants physically and mentally whilst living among different cultures and environments. There is great emphasis on teamwork, leadership, organisation and fundraising skills.

[edit] Team Challenge

The Team Challenge is a 4 week overseas expedition to developing countries for students aged between 15 and 18. The program begins 15 to 20 months before the expedition takes place, allowing members to learn the teamwork and other skills necessary for expedition, as well as giving them time to raise the funds necessary to partake in the expedition (£3000 to £4000). This preparation period also includes a three day, two night training expedition, which is usually held in Buxton with other locations around the UK including Perth. It is designed to give participants greater responsibilities and decision-making roles.

[edit] Travelsafe Training

The Travelsafe Training program provides gap year safety training for students aged 16 or over. Its purpose is to train participants for independent travel in foreign countries and cultures by educating them about dealing with risk.

[edit] Individual Expedition

An Individual Expedition is for young people to go on a First Challenge/Team Challenge without a school. There are a limited amount of places to go to but people go on the expedition with people they don't know. Team sizes here range from a minimum of 8 to around 18. These expeditions are rewarding for the individuals as it makes them meet and have to work with people who may be from totally different backgrounds to them. Teamwork and Leadership Skills are especially important as the groups may be more independent than a school based group.