What is Explorer Scouting?
Explorer Scouts are young people, usually aged between 14 and 18 years
old. They make up the fourth Section of the Scouting family. There are many
types of Explorer Scout Units, some may be linked to your local Scout Group,
others may be based around different activities. Not all Units meet each
week, because you will often be out and about at weekends or in the holidays
doing activities. There will be times when you will be busy doing other
things such as exams, and being an Explorer Scout will have to fit around
these. As an Explorer Scout, you will get the chance to work with other
Explorer Scouts in your District, not just your Unit. By doing this, you
will get the chance to do many more actvities, not just the ones your Unit
organises.
How Did Explorer Scouting Begin?
Scouting has always been a dynamic and forward-looking Movement. In the
early days of Scouting, Lord Baden-Powell saw the need to provide a
programme for young people who wanted to continue after their time in the
Scout Section. Senior Scouts was developed to meet this need, and the
Section continued to evolve over the years. In 1967, Venture Scouting was
formed from the existing Senior Scout and Rover Scout Sections. During the
late 1990s, it was decided that, in order to meet the changing needs of new
generations, two new Sections should be created for young people over the
age of fourteen. Explorer Scouts for 14 to 18-year-olds and the Scout
Network for 18 to 25-year-olds were created
The Scout Promise is:
On My Honour, I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and to the Queen,
To help other people
And to keep the Scout Law
The Scout Law is:
A Scout is to be trusted.
A Scout is loyal.
A Scout is friendly and considerate.
A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.
A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.
The Scout Motto is:
Be Prepared