Explorer Scout Section Information

Who are Explorer Scouts?

Scouts are young people aged between 14 and 18 years who are members of the Scout Association. The Explorer Scout Unit is supervised by a team of leaders and helpers who guide and assist the members of the Explorer Scout Unit to run the programme.

How did Explorer Scouting begin?

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.

What do Explorer Scouts wear?

Scouts now wear a beige shirt (blue for Sea Explorer Scouts), with navy blue activity trousers or shorts. An Explorer Scout also wears the unit's scarf.

The Scout Promise

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

The Scout Law

A Scout is to be trusted.
A Scout is loyal.
A Scout is friendly and considerate.
A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.
A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.

The Scout Motto

Be Prepared

What do Scouts do?

The Programme Zones

These eight programme zones represent a different development area in a young person's life.

• Outdoors
• Skills
• Physical Recreation
• Community Service
• Environment
• International
• Relationships
• Values

Core Values Unit programmes should always show the following underlying values and ways of working:

• Fun
• Getting on with others
• Activity
• Keeping the Promise
• Personal development
• Working together
• Responsibility

More details about the new programme can be found on the ScoutBase Website

What Badges can an Explorer Scout Earn?

Details about the new Scout badges can be found on the ScoutBase Website
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