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Our Explorer Scout Unit
Who We Are
When a Scout is 14 he/she progresses into the Explorer Scout section. Usually aged between 14 and 18 years old, Explorer Scouts make up the fourth Section of the Scouting family.
Our Scouts join the "Trogz" Explorer Scout Unit which is hosted by the 1st Kirkham & Wesham Scout Group at
their Scout hut in Wesham. For fuller details, click on their logo below.
Explorer Scouts can be recognised by their dark grey shirt.
What We Do
Explorer Scouts get the chance to work with other Explorer Scouts in the Fylde District, not just their own Unit. By doing this, they will get the chance to do many more actvities, not just the ones their Unit organises. Explorer Scouting is about working together as a team, in conjunction with the Leaders in an enthusiastic and helpful manner so as to allow the members of the Explorer Unit to undertake adventurous and different activities that they may otherwise not be able to do - activities such as Sailing, Canoeing, Climbing, Abseiling, Mountain Biking and many more. Sometimes these will be activities that the Explorer Scouts and Leaders can do themselves, at other times it may be through other organisations and clubs.Our Badges
The new national programmes for the Scout Movement which were launched in 2002 created a system of Explorer scout Badges and awards that are closely linked to the Duke of Edinburgh awards scheme. Indeed, the two Schemes can run in parallel allowing individuals to gain both awards simultaneously.- The Chief Scout's Platinum Award - Allied closely to the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award.
- The Chief Scout's Diamond Award - Allied closely to the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award.
- The Queen's Scout Award - Allied closely to the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.
These three (pairs) of awards can be started and completed throughout an individual's time as an Explorer Scout (nominally 14 - 18 years of age) and as a Scout Network Member (nominally 18 - 25 years of age). The Chief Scout's Awards and Queen's Scout Award require the same level of achievement as their corresponding Duke of Edinburgh Awards, but the Scout Awards do have extra goals which have to be met to set them apart!
The 4 Main aspects of each Duke of Edinburgh Award are
- Service
- Skill
- Physical Recreation
- Expedition
and, for GOLD,
- a residential project
- Explorer Belt - Open to Explorer Scouts over
16 years
Often described as the 'antidote to the Package Holiday'. It is designed to help young people develop a real understanding of another country by travelling through that country, working as a small team to complete surprise projects, and meeting local people. The Belt is based upon a Ten day expedition, the Explorer Scouts travel to another country of their choice and travel through that country over the ten days.
There are also a number of Activity Badges available to Explorer Scouts. These build on the requirements of the Activity Badges in the Scout Section and lead towards the requirements for National Governing Body Awards. These are:-
- Air Activities
- Aviation Skills
- Community
- Creative
- Emergency Aid
- Life Saver
- Mountain Activities
- Recreation
- Science & Technology
- Scouting Skills
- Nautical Skills
There are also a number of Staged Activity Badges available to Explorer Scouts. These are:-
- Information Technology
- Musician
- Nights Away
- Swimming
Full details of the requirements of each badge can be obtained from the ScoutBase UK website - Press here to access for more details and to find out where to place the badges on the Explorer Scout uniform.
The Scout Promise, Law and Motto
The Scout Promise
As a member of the Scout Movement, when an Explorer Scout joins, he makes the 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
We all regularly renew this promise, especially when new members join and at the annual District St. George's Day service.
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.