Explorer Scouting supports young people aged 14 and 18 years old. The training programme for the section is closely linked to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, and members are encouraged to participate in both schemes either through their school or directly through the Explorer Unit.

Explorers are free to join any activity in the District and can join in the programme as much or as little as they are able. This flexibility is there to accommodate exam periods and other commitments that can be important at their age.

There is a climbing interest group; there is a sailing interest group which meets regularly for their water practical during the summer months, and there is a Young Leaders Unit.

Our first fundraiserwill be held on Friday 7th November 2008. We will be running a Race Night at the Bancroft Rugby Club. Everyone is welcome, young and old, friends, family and anyone else who may enjoy a night at the races. Food will be provided as well as a raffle and a couple of surprise events. For further details please see the flyer link below:

RACE NIGHT FLYER <- click here for more information

This years District Explorer summer camp was held just outside ..........

The District had asked the Explorer Unit to help out at this years Cub camp ..........

A swimming assessment evening has been completed ..........

EFS EXPLORERS Saint George’s Day Barbecue and Parade Sunday 27th April ..........

EFS District is running a first response course on Saturday 26th April ..........

For all those Explorers who have volunteered to help Gilwell with their climbing ..........

Due to the adverse weather conditions at the weekend the easter camp ..........

Nine members of the EFS Explorer Unit stayed at Gilwell Scout Activity centre ..........

Two Explorer Scouts from South Woodford took part in London's New Year's Day Parade ..........

Monday 17th December 2007 - District Explorer Christmas Meal ..........

Saturday 27th October 2007 - District Beaver & Cub Halloween Party ..........

Saturday 5th October 2007 - Fundraising - 12 members of the unit ..........