Meeting Time: Monday 8 – 9:30pm
Explorers are young people aged 14 to 18 who:
- Take the lead and embrace new challenges
- Gain life skills and work towards real-world goals
- Travel, camp, and explore new places
- Support others and grow as leaders
- Make friends for life and have unforgettable experiences
Every week, Explorers meet in Units to take part in a wide variety of activities. Whether they’re planning their next expedition, learning something new, or giving back to the community, Explorers are all about pushing boundaries and discovering their potential.
What do Explorers get up to?
Being an Explorer means saying yes to adventure, stepping up as a leader, and preparing for your future – all while having a brilliant time with a close-knit team of friends.
Challenging yourself
From hiking across wild terrain to learning to navigate by map and compass, Explorers take on real challenges with real rewards. You might take part in overnight expeditions, try your hand at climbing, kayaking, or survival skills, or even go abroad on international camps or community projects. Whatever adventure looks like to you, Explorers helps you make it happen.
Building skills for life
Whether you’re aiming for your Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, starting your journey toward a career, or just figuring things out, Explorers gives you the space to grow. You’ll gain confidence, communication skills, teamwork experience, and practical know-how—from cooking and budgeting to public speaking and first aid. These are skills that look great on a CV, and even better in real life.
Leading and giving back
Explorers have more responsibility than younger sections, and that means more chances to lead. You might plan your own activities, run part of a camp, or become a Young Leader with younger Scout sections like Cubs or Beavers. You’ll also have opportunities to volunteer in the community and make a real difference—locally and globally.
What does an Explorer Unit look like?
Explorer Units are open to all young people aged 14 to 18, and are part of the wider Scout family. Most Explorers are also linked with a local Scout Group, but they meet as their own independent Unit.
Each Unit is led by an Explorer Scout Leader and supported by a team of adult volunteers. Explorers take a more active role in shaping their own programme, often working together to decide what they’ll do next, and how they’ll do it.
Whether you’re continuing from Scouts or joining for the first time, Explorers is a place to grow, give back, and go further than you ever thought possible.
