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The core age range for the Section is 14-18 years, but you can join at 13.5 years and remain in the Section until 18.5 years

There are three Partnership Awards: International Award, Environment Award and Faith Award. They are open to all sections. Explorer Scout Units can pair up with other Sections, another Explorer Scout Unit or an external organisation to complete these awards.

The Explorer Belt is open to Explorer Scouts who are 16 year olds and over and members of the Scout Network. Participants need to plan and train for an International Expedition and travel through another country for ten days. Details of the requirements for the Explorer Belt can be found in The Unit Essentials, The Unit Programme and the Explorer Scout Membership Pack.

The Moving-on Award is available to help Scouts move on into the Explorer Scout Section and to help Explorer Scouts move on into the Scout Network. It encourages the prospective new member to learn about the new Section and to take part in a number of activities with them. Achieving the Moving-on Award means that you do not need to repeat the requirements of the Membership Award for your new Section.

The District includes all Explorer Scouts and Explorer Scout Young Leaders in the annual census return as individuals. There is also a question about how many Explorer Scouts Units are running in the District.

No, it can relate to indoors (residential experiences) - all in Scouting essentials. In the Chief Scouts Platinum and Diamond Awards and the Queen's Scout Award, there is a camping requirement which specifies how many of the nights should be under canvas.

Platinum is the first Chief Scout's Award for Explorer Scouts. If an older Explorer Scout wants to work towards an award then it may be more appropriate to start at the Chief Scout's Diamond Award or even the Queen's Scout Award, to allow them to work along with their peers.