For young people aged between 14 and 18

As an Explorer Scout, you will be able to take part in a range of exciting, challenging activities, such as: camping, back-packing, mountain-biking, rafting, canoeing, climbing camping;abseiling or enjoying a trip abroad. There's a Unit meeting each week, with more activities available on other nights and at weekends. Some activities are just for fun: such as 10-pin bowling, swimming, ice-skating and movie nights. 

There will be times when you will be busy doing other things such as exams, but don't worry, Explorer Scouts fits around these - we're flexible with other things you need to do.

We like to go abroad! Our global travels have taken us to Orlando in Florida; Switzerland; the South of France; Paris; Baltimore and New York and Japan. Our biggest adventure was our 2009 Easter Expedition to South Africa. In 2010 we'll be back to Japan - visiting Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Mt Fuji.

We have a whole range of badges to recognise your efforts and achievements such as the Chief Scout's Diamond and Platinum Awards. The highest award you can earn is the Queen's Scout Award. This is recognised by many employers as the sign of someone that is enthusiastic, dedicated and reliable. You can also work for the Duke of Edinburgh Award. You might choose to work as a Young Leader in one of our other Sections.

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