Explorer - 14 to 18 years

Being an Explorer

When you join Explorers, you’ll be introduced to lots of new activities, people and things.

Who are Explorers?

Explorers are a go-getting group of young people aged 14 to 18. Together, they make up the fourth section of the Scouts.

Week in and week out, they gather in groups called Units to try new things, make new friends and conquer the small task of changing the world.

Activities and what you’ll get up to?

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.

Awards

Explorers start small but think big, always challenging themselves to do more and be more. It all starts with an award.

Explorer Promise

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

Uniform and 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 up to Network

Eventually, it’ll be time embrace your next big adventure.

Young Leader Scheme

Hone your leadership skills by volunteering with a younger section.

Explorer Leaders

All of our leaders are trained volunteers working to make Explorers the best it can be, but we don’t just need swashbuckling adventurers to lead our expeditions. We also need tidy-uppers and tea-makers and great listeners from all walks of life – for as much or as little time as they can spare.