What are Explorers?

Explorers is the fourth section in Scouting, and is for boys and girls aged 14 to 18. Explorers take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme, from archery to expeditions.  There are many awards that Explorers can work towards, completing Challenges to get the Queens Scout Award. However, taking part and having fun is just as important as what you achieve as an Explorer.

The balanced programme of activities encourages Explorers to find out about the world in which they live, know their own abilities and the importance of keeping fit and develop their creative talents.  There are also opportunities to explore their beliefs and attitudes.

Being outdoors is really important and Explorers love to learn new skills, such as camping, survival and cooking as well as the wide range of adventurous activities, anything from abseiling to yachting.  Explorers is about getting out and about and camping in all the months of the year, whatever the weather!

Explorers in scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team, participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of life.

What is Network?

Beyond 18 and up to 25 years old, young adults can continue in a more self-led groups as part of Scout Network.

This works well for young adults either staying local, moving into work or going to university.
Somewhere there is a Scout Network group to get involved in!

1st Wellesbourne are also happy to involve young adults in leadering in younger age group sections.
Getting involved as a young adult provides ongoing interesting engagement with scouting and helps develop highly beneficial skills that employees recognise.
Let us know if you are interested!