With the support, direction and guidance of our Unit leaders, Explorers are encouraged to lead themselves, design their own programme and work towards the top awards that Scouting offers such as the Duke of Edinburgh & Queen’s Scout Award. With exciting prospects like being a part of camps and expeditions both home and abroad; adventurous activities such as mountaineering, parascending and off shore sailing; Explorers offers fun and adventure for all. Some of our Explorers also take part in the Explorer Scout Young Leader Scheme, which is amazing as the Explorers pass on skills to younger scouts.

Explorer Scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme including traditional Scouting skills, such as camping, survival and cooking, as well as a wider spectrum of adventurous activities, from abseiling to zorbing. The Explorer programme is supplemented and complemented by events and activities delivered across the District, allowing them the opportunity to socialise and work with other local Explorer Units.

In addition, there are a number of activity badges and ambitious top awards that Explorer Scouts can gain to recognise their achievements.