Welcome to the Explorer Scout pages on ScoutBase UK
Explorer Scouts
Balanced Programme Updates
The relevant areas of the Explorer Scout pages have been changed to reflect the updates to the Balanced Programme. The Programme Zones have been changed and the information about the resources has been updated. There is still some art work to update, which will be done in the coming weeks.
More information about the updates to the Balanced Programme can be found in the December/January issue of Explorer Scout Supplement or by contacting the Scout Information Centre.
What is Explorer Scouting?
A short description of Explorer Scouting, together with information on how to join the Section.
Young Leaders' Scheme
Information on the Young Leaders' Scheme, for Explorer Scouts working with Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scouts.
Explorer Scout Support Event Guidance
Thinking of running a support event in your County, Area or Region?
Then click here to take a look at a note from Chris Brammer, the UK Adviser for Explorer Scouts, outlining what support his team can offer (opens in PDF).
Explorer Scouts Events
Find out about what events are open to Explorer Scouts...
Please note: Events that are advertised here are not formally endorsed by The Scout Association (unless stated). This is simply a place for them to be advertised. The UK Scout Headquarters therefore takes no organisational responsibility for these events.
Resources
A list of the resources available to support the Explorer Scout Section, with information on where to obtain them.
Balanced programme
The key to programme planning in Explorer Scouts is the Balanced Programme. Find out more about the Programme Zones and methods for Explorer Scouting and many programme ideas for you to use.
Badges and Awards
There are lots of Awards and badges available to Explorer Scouts. Here you will find all the requirements for the Awards and badges, together with images of the badges.
Links
Here you will find links to a number of resources, both on-line and off-line which you may find useful as a member or Leader in the Explore Scout Section.
