Introduction to Explorers
With the support, direction and guidance of Unit leaders, Explorer Scouts are encouraged to lead themselves, design their 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. Explorers also have the opportunity to be a part of The Young Leaders’ Scheme which develops their leadership skills and sense of responsibility, by helping to run meetings for younger sections.
Explorer Units are the fourth Section of the Scouting family after Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Explorer Scouts are young people aged between 14 and 18 years old, however there is some flexibility in the age range.
With the support, direction and guidance of Unit leaders, Explorer Scouts are encouraged to lead themselves, design their 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. Explorers also have the opportunity to be a part of The Young Leaders’ Scheme which develops their leadership skills and sense of responsibility, by helping to run meetings for younger sections.
Explorer Units are the fourth Section of the Scouting family after Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Explorer Scouts are young people aged between 14 and 18 years old, however there is some flexibility in the age range.
Structure and meetings
A group of Explorer Scouts is called a Unit and is part of the Bailiwick’s provision of Scouting. We have three Explorer Units across the Island and all are open to new members from any background, whether or not you've been involved in Scouting before you can join one of our Units.
Explorer Scouting strives to be flexible. We know that life is busy due to the other commitments that crop up particularly around exam time and we feel it is important that the programme reflects this. Units may not meet every week during busier months but we will always aim to provide a fun and challenging programme of events.
Activities
Explorer Scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme including traditional Scouting skills, such as camping, survival and cooking, as well as a wider spectrum of adventurous activities, from abseiling to zorbing.
The Explorer programme is supplemented and complemented by events and activities delivered across the Island, allowing Explorers the opportunity to socialise and work with other local Explorer Units.
In addition, there are a number of activity badges and ambitious top awards that Explorer Scouts can gain to recognise their achievements in particular we encourage our Explorers to gain the Duke of Endinburgh's award and Queen Scouts award.
Further information about Explorer Scout badges and awards can be found here.
A group of Explorer Scouts is called a Unit and is part of the Bailiwick’s provision of Scouting. We have three Explorer Units across the Island and all are open to new members from any background, whether or not you've been involved in Scouting before you can join one of our Units.
Explorer Scouting strives to be flexible. We know that life is busy due to the other commitments that crop up particularly around exam time and we feel it is important that the programme reflects this. Units may not meet every week during busier months but we will always aim to provide a fun and challenging programme of events.
Activities
Explorer Scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme including traditional Scouting skills, such as camping, survival and cooking, as well as a wider spectrum of adventurous activities, from abseiling to zorbing.
The Explorer programme is supplemented and complemented by events and activities delivered across the Island, allowing Explorers the opportunity to socialise and work with other local Explorer Units.
In addition, there are a number of activity badges and ambitious top awards that Explorer Scouts can gain to recognise their achievements in particular we encourage our Explorers to gain the Duke of Endinburgh's award and Queen Scouts award.
Further information about Explorer Scout badges and awards can be found here.