Welcome to The Explorer Website

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.

“To anyone who hasn’t tried Scouting before, I’d say come on up and have a go! I think that most people don’t really know that Scouting is about activities, friendship and meeting people from other countries. I’ve been in the Movement since I was a Beaver and I still love it!”

Scout Promise

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.

Scout Law

  • 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.