Explorer ScoutsEXPLORER SCOUTS: 14 to 18 years of age. Explorer Scouts are young people, usually aged between 14 and 18 years old. They make up the fourth Section of the Scouting family. Explorer Scouting is provided centrally by the Pendle District Explorer Scout Unit in partnership with all the Scout Groups in the District. The Unit was formed in 2008 and currently meets at Trawden. There is a flexible approach to meetings as there will be times when Explorer Scouts will be busy doing other things such as exams. As an Explorer Scout, young people get the chance to work with other Explorer Scouts in the District, not just their part of the Unit. By doing this, they will get the chance to do many more activities. Explorer Scouts can continue to pursue their personal development and improve their skills by working towards the Chief Scout's Diamond and Platinum Awards and on to the prestigious Queen's Scout Award. As with the Scout section, the international aspect gives Explorer Scouting a special appeal and many Explorer Scouts now travel abroad during their time in the Unit. The ultimate international experience is to participate in a World Jamboree. In 2007 40,000 Scouts from around the World attended the 21ST World Scout Jamboree in Explorer Scouts can also train to become Young Leaders so that they assist the adults at meetings of the Beaver Colonies, Cub Packs and Scout Troops. Explorer Scouts wear a beige shirt, navy blue activity trousers, Scout belt and either their original Group Scarf or the District Scarf of silver with a purple border. Explorer Scouts have the same Scout Promise, Law and Motto as the Scout section. For details of our District Explorer Unit, please see the "Scout Groups" page. | News: NEWSLETTER No 76 issued June 2010. NEWSLETTER No 76 issued June 2010 THANK YOU FOR ACHIEVING THE UNIMAGINABLE DREAM! Thank you to everyone who attended the County Skills and Chills... |
Pendle District Scouts