14 to 18 years
About Explorers
Explorers are based at the Scout Hut and meet on Monday evenings. Explorers take part in activities as diverse as kayaking, abseiling, photography and more. They are able to continue with Ten Tors, Duke of Edinburgh and the Scouting Young Leaders Award. It is supported by a team of dedicated volunteers who are all DBS checked and compliant with the Scout Movement training.
Interested? Come along free for a few weeks and see what explorers is about, just click the "Join Today" button below
Uniform
Explorer uniform includes a dark beige shirt (on which all the badges are sewn) and a scarf in White Stewart tartan which represents being part of 1st Crownhill.
All official Scout uniform can be purchased at the local Scout Shop. For details on opening times, click here to visit the shop website.
The uniform also includes Scout activity trousers and smart black shoes or trainers.
Badges
Explorers can achieve a variety of badges, some of which will be completed during Explorer nights at the hut, but many of which can be achieved in an Explorers own time, or by joining in with other Explorer activities across the district.
The full list of badges that Explorers can earn can be found here on the Scout Association website.
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"To help young people achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as Members of their local, national and international communities" The Scouting Association on the purpose of Scouting