Applies to the Explorers section
Teenagers under 18 can either join Explorer Scout Unit and have great time or become a young leader and get the invaluable experience of helping lead activities in the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Or both!
Right from the time of Baden-Powell, there have been arrangements for young people who wanted to continue after their time in the Scout Section, and in 1967, Venture Scouts were formed from the existing Senior Scout and Rover Scout Sections.
You don’t have to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls to get involved with Scouting. Do you have first aid knowledge? Are you good with numbers? Handy in the kitchen? Or are you a DIY whizz? We all have useful skills and you can volunteer and help in many ways. We will welcome you!
Parents tell us their children benefit hugely from the adventures, fun and friendships they experience. It can help develop your child’s social skills and independence, and give them access to some amazing and memorable opportunities.
And you can make a huge difference: whatever your skills and availability, there will be some way you can contribute, meaning more young people get to experience the adventure of Scouting. Some examples might be:
Are you under 14 years old? Then Beavers, Cubs or Scouts is the place for your fun. Take a look...
A teenager under 18? Try Explorers, they're a wild bunch
Duke of Edinburgh's Award Schemer? Come and scheme with us to get your community experience
Explorer Scouts is the group for young people aged between 14 and 18 years old.
We have four active groups:
You will find each of these described in a bit more detail in this section, each on its own page.
These programmes aim to help our children work towards:
