The Explorer Scout section follows on from the Scout section, and is in turn followed by Scout Network. Explorer Scouts meet as Units, and are organised and run at the District level. However, Explorer Scouts are expected to participate in "linking" activities with local Scout Groups. The section also runs a Young Leader programme which provides support for the junior sections.

Explorer Scouts are able to attain the Queen's Scout Award, which is the highest Scouting Award in The Scout Association. There are also a number of activity and skill badges which can be awarded to the young people upon meeting requirements in a variety of disciplines from horse-riding to first aid.
 


The Membership Award is only actually received by young people new to Scouting, whereas those Explorer Scouts who have joined from a Scout Troop will undertake the Moving-On Award.[

However, the Awards cover the same basic principles, and Units may have all new Explorers participate in the Membership Award, regardless of how they came to join the Unit.



Progressive Awards
Explorer Scouts continue the Scouting programme of Progressive Awards. The requirements of each stage become more challenging, reflecting the age and abilities of the young people undertaking the Awards.

The three stages of the Awards open to Explorer Scouts are (in ascending order):

The Chief Scout's Platinum Award[5]
The Chief Scout's Diamond Award[6]
The Queen's Scout Award[7]
Each level requires that Explorers demonstrate community, faith, self-motivation, personal discipline, and many other qualities.

 

works alongside the Scout Awards, and completion of certain sections of either Award can contribute to the other.


 


The Explorer Belt is a long-standing award for Scouts which has now been adapted for the new programme.[8]

It is open to all members of Scouting between the ages of 16-25, and is aimed at promoting self-reliance, teamwork, and adventurous spirit.

The Explorer Belt requires participants to undertake a 10 day expedition in a foreign country, devoting some time to travelling around and exploring. Participants also have to undertake a major project of their own choosing, along with a number of smaller projects or challenges - some of which are not revealed to them until the start of the expedition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explorer Scouts (shortened to Explorers), a section of the Scout Association in the United Kingdom for 14 to 18 year olds, was introduced in 2001 replacing Venture Scouts (which was for 15.5 to 20 year olds). This was part of a greater change in programme, including the introduction of Scout Network for 18 to 25 year olds. The aim of the section is to provide a flexible and active Scouting programme for adolescents, with an emphasis on personal challenge and adventure.

 

The relevant areas of the Explorer Scout pages have been changed to reflect the updates to the Balanced Programme.

 

The Programme Zones have been changed and the information about the resources has been updated. There is still some art work to update, which will be done in the coming weeks.

More information about the updates to the Balanced Programme can be found in the December/January issue of Explorer Scout Supplement or by contacting the Scout Information Centre.

 

 

 

 
 

 
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