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Explorers
Explorer Scouts are young people, usually aged between 14 and 18 years old. They make up the fourth section of the Scouting family after Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.For an introduction to what Explorers is all about click on this link
To find out more about what the Explorer Section can participate in click on this link
Want to join Explorers? Click here
History
Explorers are the fourth section of the Scouting movement. Right from the time of Baden–Powell, there have been arrangements for young people who wanted to continue after their time in the Scout Section, and in 1967, Venture Scouts were formed from the existing Senior Scout and Rover Scout Sections.
During the late 1990s we decided that, to meet the changing needs of young people, there should be two sections for the over–14s: Explorer Scouts for 14 to 18–year–olds, and the Scout Network for 18 to 25s.
Structure And Meetings
A group of Explorer Scouts is called a Unit.
Not all Units meet every week, partly due to activities, holidays, exams and the other commitments that crop up in a teenager's life, and also because Explorers tend to get out and about at weekends more often than other sections.
Explorer Scouts often get the chance to work with other Explorer Scouts in their District, not just their own Unit, so can take part in an even wider spectrum of activities.
There is also a range of ambitious badges and awards, through which Explorers can demonstrate their proficiencies and expand their interests.
Activities
There are a whole range of interesting and exciting activities and programmes that are running in Explorer Units, Districts and County. Here you will find activities that are available to Explorers within the County and further afield.
County Activities for 2012:
County iceScout Winter Camp
County Bivouac Survival Skills Badge Weekend
National Activities include:
Gilwell 24
Sun Run and Malvern Challenge
Chase Walk
In addition to the above there are Adventurous Activities such as Kayaking, Mountaineering and Climbing/Abseiling. For more information please check out our Activities Page.
All of our activities are based on the principle that we need to provide activities that develop young people and offer:
- Excitement but not danger
- Adventure but not hazard
It is the role of the District Explorer Scout Commissioners (DESC), District Explorer Scout Administrators (DESA), District Explorer Scout Leaders (DESL) and the Assistant County Commissioner (ACC) (Explorers) as a team to support the Districts in the delivery of premium activities and programmes within the County and promote Scouting to the community.
We strive to put together new idea's and develop plans for the future, so if you have any constructive thoughts then speak to your DESC or mail Kris Hennegan, our ACC (Explorers).
The Team:
| County | Kris Hennegan (ACC Explorers) |
| Sutton Coldfield East | Paul Gilmore (DESC), Linda Evans (DESA) |
| Sutton Coldfield West | Nik Trueman (DESC) |
| Tame Valley | Danny Hemming (DESC) |
| Rea Valley | Jon Nelson (DESC) |
| Cole Valley South | Jenny Gartland (DESL) |
| Spitfire | (TBA) |
The Future
At the moment, the County Explorer programme is in its infancy, and we are hoping to develop it over the next few years. Should you have any suggestions or thoughts about what could be achieved, or would be interested in helping to run an event for the County, then please get in touch.
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