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Here you will find links to requirements for the Explorer Scout Badges and Awards.

The Membership and Participation Awards signify that a Explorer Scout has made their promise and has participated in the programme for a period of time.

Requirements for these badges can be found in The Library.

• The Moving on Award (Scout to Explorer Scout)
• The Explorer Scout Membership Award
• The Moving on Award (Explorer Scout to Scout Network)

more about Membership and Participation Awards...

In ther Explorer Scout section there are three main awards:

• The Chief Scout's Platinum Award
• The Chief Scout's Diamond Award
• The Queen's Scout Award

more about Chief Scout's and Queen's Scouts Award...

There are 28 Activity badges specially designed for the Explorer Scout section, along with the six Staged badges.

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Activity PLUS badges can be awarded if you develop your skills or knowledge to a higher level than the Activity Badge. It should represent a significant achievement,taking into account your abilities and the nature of the activity, as well as local facilities.

Complete the following requirements

• Hold the relevant Activity Badge
• Agree a target with the Explorer Scout Leader before seeking to gain a PLUS badge. This should involve taking part in additional training or involvement in the activity, in order to develop further your knowledge and / or skills.
• Achieve the target to the satisfaction of the Explorer Scout Leader

The Activity Plus Badge is worn underneath the Activity Badge you have completed the requirements in.

Notes

Policy, Organisation and Rules and relevant Activity Factsheets should be referred to where appropriate.

A PLUS badge can be awarded for any Activity Badge, apart from the following: Any Staged Activity Badge; Aviation Skills; Advanced Aviation Skills; Nautical Skills; Advanced Nautical Skills.

If you need help designing alternatives to these requirements for those with special needs please contact the Special Needs Office at Gilwell Park.

The Explorer Belt is the challenge of a lifetime that is available to Explorer Scouts aged over 16 and members of the Scout Network.

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Additionally there are three awards to be completed in association with other sections of the movement.

• The International Award
• The Faith Award
• The Environment Award

more about Partnership Awards...

Want to know where to put your Badges, this diagram shows you where to place them on your Uniform.

more about Position of badges on Uniform...