Explorer Scouts are young
people, usually aged between 14 and 18 years old. They
make up the fourth 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.
On My Honour, I promise
that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and to the Queen,
To help other people
And to keep the Scout Law
1. A Scout is to be trusted
2. A Scout is loyal
3. A Scout is friendly and considerate
4. A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts
5. A Scout has courage in all difficulties
6. A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of
possessions and property
7. A Scout has self-respect and respect for others
Be Prepared
Scouting has always been a dynamic and forward-looking
Movement. In the early days of Scouting, Lord Baden-Powell
saw the need to provide a programme for young people
who wanted to continue after their time in the Scout
Section. Senior Scouts was developed to meet this need,
and the Section continued to evolve over the years.
In 1967, Venture Scouting was formed from the existing
Senior Scout and Rover Scout Sections. During the late
1990s, it was decided that, in order to meet the changing
needs of new generations, two new Sections should be
created for young people over the age of fourteen. Explorer
Scouts for 14 to 18-year-olds and the Scout Network
for 18 to 25-year-olds were created.
The Young Leaders' Scheme
is just one of the exciting programme elements in the
Explorer Scout section. All leaders in the Beaver Scout,
Cub Scout and Scout Section who are between the ages
of 14 and 18 must be members of a Young Leaders Unit.
They are Explorer Scouts who choose to devote a large
proportion of their time in Scouting to service in another
section.
The Young Leaders' Scheme helps Explorer Scouts to
develop and grow as individuals. It allows them to make
a valuable contribution to their community and give
service to others. The scheme also helps them fulfil
the service elements of their awards.
The easiest way is to complete
our online form. This will help you
to find your closest Unit. It will also put you in contact
with the District Commissioner who will be able to answer
any specific questions.
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