“In Explorers we get to make choices about what we do, we've done some cooking, testing the best chip toppings, whittling and hiking. And we still get to play games each week which is good fun!”
Harry, aged 14
what we do
Badges & awards:
Typical activities:
Badges & awards:
- 25 Activity Badges
- 15 Staged Badges (getting harder as you move through Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers)
- Chief Scout’s Platinum Award
- Chief Scout's Diamond Award
- King's Scout Award
- Explorer Belt
- Explorer Scout Young Leader Scheme
- Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Typical events:
Typical activities:
Badges & awards:
- Outdoor Camping
- Mini-golf / Ten pin bowling
- Hiking Challenges
- International Jamboree on the Internet
Typical activities:
Typical activities:
Typical activities:
- Games – Fast, Noisy, Quiet, Logical, Teamwork, Problem Solving
- Creative – Digital, Pioneering, Woodwork,
- Adventurous Activities – Firelighting, Climbing, Kayaking
- Life Skills – Cooking, First Aid, Debates & Discussions, Social Media, Stereotypes
Explorer Scout Young Leaders
The Young Leaders’ Scheme is a programme of 10 training modules and four missions (projects) designed to help and support those aged between 14 to 18 who work with a section (Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scouts) as a Young Leader. It gives Young Leaders the skills and knowledge to act as part of the section leadership team, and covers subjects such as a balanced, quality programme, Child Protection, First Aid and leadership skills.Completion of the Young Leaders’ Scheme modules are based on attendance. The 'Missions' are where this learning can be put into practice (a similar concept to validation in the Adult Training Scheme).The Young Leaders’ Scheme is designed to help Young Leaders to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed in their current role, which can be built on if they decide to take out an adult appointment.
Our Promise
We are a multi-faith group, respecting the values of all who want to join us. There are a number of versions of the Promise and we use whichever one is most relevant to you.