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Skills

This zone is about learning and developing practical and social skills and personal interests, taking responsibility, developing self-confidence and having fun.

This zone should give young people the opportunity to:

  • learn and develop practical skills, social skills and personal interests
  • work with other people and develop teamworking skills
  • discover more about their character, strengths and personality
  • take responsibility for their learning and organise their time
  • set targets for themselves, record their progress, and evaluate their successes.

Benefits

By experiencing this zone, Explorer Scouts will:

  • learn to be team players
  • become more organised and responsible
  • gain leadership skills