10th Croydon

Scouting exists to actively engage

and support young people in their

personal development,

empowering them to make a

positive contribution to society.
Explorer Scouts experience

life-changing opportunities and

develop important skills by

working towards badges and top

awards.
Explorer Scouts is the fourth

section in the Scout Movement

for 14 to 18-year-olds. In this

section, young people enjoy the

independence of planning their

own incredible adventures with

their Explorer Unit.
When an Explorer joins their Unit,

they make a Promise to do their

best and to follow the values

of Scouting; integrity, respect,

care, belief and cooperation.
When Explorers turn 18, they

move onto the Scout Network, the

fifth and final Scouting section.

They could also choose to take on

a role as an adult volunteer.

TIVI

TIES

Earn badges, achieve awards and enjoy

the adventure of a lifetime!
Explorers are encouraged to learn

by doing, so our Explorer Scout

Programme is jam-packed with

adventurous activities that will

help develop their skills.
With the support, direction and guidance

of Leaders, Explorer Scouts are

encouraged to lead themselves, design

their own Programme and work towards

the top awards that Scouting offers.
Explorers can expect to get involved

in activities such as:
• water-based activities
• community impact projects
• hiking
• digital skills
• camping
• sports
Explorers can also take part in

international activities such as the

Explorer Belt, a 10–day expedition that

provides them with a real understanding

of a different country, its culture and

way of life.

YOUNG LEADERS’ SCHEME

One of the many exciting

perks of the being an

Explorer Scout is the

opportunity to take part

in the Young Leaders'

Scheme.
The Young Leaders'

Scheme helps Explorer

Scouts develop their

leadership and

communication skills.

As a Young Leader,

Explorer Scouts will

volunteer to help run a

Beaver, Cub or Scout

section. They will work

with the Leader to plan

the section’s Programme,

run activities and share

their Scouting skills with

younger Scouts.
When Explorers complete

the Scheme, they receive

the Young Leader Service

Award which they can

reference in university

and job applications.

Scotland Badge

Northern

Ireland Badge

EXPLORER SCOUT UNIFORM

Union Flag

Young Leader

Mission Strips

Chief Scout’s

Award or

Queen’s Scout

Award (only the

highest gained

should be worn)

Gallantry/

Meritorious

Conduct Awards
Unit Name Tape

County/Area/

Region Badge

Unit Badge

(if not worn

on scarf)

Young

Leader

Badge

Unit Badge (if

worn on scarf)

Occasional

Badges

Moving On

Award

District Badge

Participation

Awards

Explorer Belt

Award

Duke of

Edinburgh’s

Award (only

the highest

gained

should be

worn)

First Aid and

Saving of

Life

Activity

Badges and

Staged

Activity

Badges

Young Leader Belt

Explorer Belt

Membership

Award

Wales Badge

Wales

Badge

Looking for uniform?

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for the Scouts. From official uniform and resources to camping

equipment and more!

shop.scouts.org.uk

SKILL

S FO

R LIFE

Explorer Scouts expand

on and develop important

life skills that will set them

apart from the crowd

as they enter adulthood

and face the challenges

that come along with it.
These important character

skills include:
• The ability to work as part

of a team
• Leadership skills
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• A sense of responsibility
• Independence

SKILL

S FO

R LIFE

Leaders adhere to our

anti-bullying, equal

opportunities, safety and

child protection policies.
Explorer Scouts take part

in activities and learn new

skills under the supervision

of adult volunteers. They

work effectively and safely

with young people to

deliver the Scout

Programme and have

access to training to

support them in their role.
If you have any questions,

get in touch with your

local Leader.

PEACE OF MIND

Scouting is for adults too!

We believe in flexible

volunteering and offer

a number of adult

volunteering roles that

suit a range of skills.

INTERESTED?

Speak to your local Leader

to ask about the different

roles available.

How much time you give

is completely up to you.

Whether you help out once

a fortnight, month, term

or just at special events

or camps, there is bound

to be a role for you.

BUILD ON YOUR SKILLS

Scouting offers the chance

for you to build on personal

skills like teamwork,

confidence and leadership.

To find out how you

can volunteer visit

scouts.org.uk/get-involved

T INVO
LVED

Speak to your local Leader

or visit scouts.org.uk/parents

for more information.
You can also call the Scout

Information Centre on
0345 300 1818 (local rate)

BY EMAIL:

info.centre@scouts.org.uk

ON TWITTER:

@ScoutInfoCentre

BY POST:

Scout Information Centre,

Gilwell Park, Chingford,

London, E4 7QW

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INFORMATION

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