Explorers - 14 to 18 years
Try more. See more. Do more. At Explorers you'll get the chance to dream big, find your place in the world and make memories to last a lifetime.
Being an Explorer
When you join Explorers, you’ll be introduced to lots of new activities, people and things.
Awards
Explorers start small but think big, always challenging themselves to do more and be more. It all starts with an award.
Activity and Staged Badges
Master something you love, or try something shiny and new. If it spurs you on or stirs your interest, we’ve probably got a badge for it.
Explorer Scout Young Leaders' Scheme
ESYLs are Explorer Scouts who volunteer alongside adult leaders in a Beaver Colony, Cub Pack or Scout Troop.
Moving up to Network
Eventually, it’ll be time embrace your next big adventure.
Scouts and employability
How to tell others about the skills you’ve learned through Scouts, Explorers, and Network.
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Uniform and Badge placement
You don't need a uniform to join Explorers. But once you've settled in, you'll start speedily earning badges, and you'll need to know where to put them.
What to wear at Explorers
All of our leaders are trained volunteers working to make Explorers the best it can be, but we don’t just need swashbuckling adventurers to lead our expeditions. We also need tidy-uppers and tea-makers and great listeners from all walks of life – for as much or as little time as they can spare.
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