Explorers

Try more. See more. Do more. At Explorers, you’ll stand on your own two feet, and make memories to last a lifetime.

Explorer Scouts are young people, usually aged between 14 and 18 years old. They make up the fifth section of the Scouting family. There are many types of Explorer Scout Units, some may be linked to your local Scout Group, others may be based around different activities.

Not all Units meet each week, because you will often be out and about at weekends or in the holidays doing activities. There will be times when you will be busy doing other things such as exams, and being an Explorer Scout will have to fit around these.

As an Explorer Scout, you will get the chance to work with other Explorer Scouts in your District, not just your Unit. By doing this, you will get the chance to do many more activities, not just the ones your Unit organises.

Will you be our next Explorer volunteer?

Volunteering’s not just about giving back – the benefits go both ways. All of our activities are run by amazing volunteers. Volunteering lets you try new things, meet new people, and make a difference. We know that volunteering is #GoodForYou because when you volunteer, you’ll:

• Do something good for your community and yourself
• Gain skills for the future
• Spend time with your children or gain experience with young people
• Make friends
• Make memories

Volunteering will keep your body and brain active as you make a huge difference to young people’s lives – helping them develop skills for life and learn a whole lot about themselves along the way.

It doesn’t matter if you want to get involved regularly or help out occasionally – we can find the right fit for you.

Activities

With the support, direction and guidance of Unit leaders, you’ll be encouraged to lead yourselves, design your own programme and work towards the top awards that Scouting offers. With exciting prospects like being a part of camps and expeditions both home and abroad; adventurous activities such as mountaineering, parascending and off shore sailing; Explorers offers fun and adventure for all.

The Programme

Have a look at the amazingly adventurous, fun packed, skills building programme.

Awards

Completing the award, challenges you to do more, learn more and be more. See what’s on offer and start your journey to the top.

Activity and Staged Badges

Become an expert in something you love, or try something shiny and new. There’s a badge to suit each and every Explorer.

Promise

As a values based movement we all make the ‘The Promise’ an oath that helps us to be our best

Our Uniform

The Explorers have a smart look, and a perfect place to sew those well-earned badges. Take a peek at what’s available for the Scouts to wear.

Badge Placement

You don’t need a uniform to join. But once you’ve settled in, you’ll start speedily earning badges, and you’ll need to know where to put them!

Moving to Network

Eventually, it’ll be time to say farewell to Explorers and embrace your next big adventure… Network

Need more information?

Please use the contact us page to get in touch with us.

Sean Thorpe
District Explorer Scout Commissioner