Bromsgrove District Explorer Scouts

Explorer Scouts is a new section for young people aged between 14 and 18 years old. It open to both male and female members and makes up the fourth section of the Scouting family. Bromsgrove Explorer Scouts started in January 2003 and we now have three units plus a Young Leaders Unit.

• Bonington Explorer Scout Unit meet mainly at 3rd Bromsgrove Scout HQ (Evergreens)
• Shackleton Explorer Scout Unit meet mainly at Blackwell Court International Scout Centre (Blackwell Adventure)
• Scott Explorer Scout Unit meet mainly at Hagley Ramblers Scout HQ
  • The three units normally meet together about once a month.
    
• Bromsgrove Young Leaders Explorer Scout unit is for 14 to 18 year olds who help as young leaders at local Beaver Scout Colonies, Cub Scout Packs or Scout Troops. Young leaders normally get together about once a month, but may also be members of a weekly explorer unit as well. We currently have 13 young leaders helping across the District.

14 - 18 is a busy time during the life of a young person, Explorer Scouts is designed to be flexible and will fit around exams and work. Explorer Scouts also get the chance to work with other local Explorer Units, not just the other Bromsgrove Units, but also those in Redditch, Worcester or Birmingham. By doing this, they get the chance to do many more activities, not just the ones their own unit organises. Explorer Scouts have the opportunity to gain badges and awards including the Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme.

At the age of 18 Explorer Scouts will progress to Scout Network and can also join Active Support. Young leaders also have the opportunity to become warranted leaders at this time. Bromsgrove Network are currently running a competition to design a new logo, this is open to all to all current Explorer Scouts and you could win £20 in shopping vouchers.

Members past and present are invited to join our facebook group here:

For more information on Explorer Scouts or Young Leaders in Bromsgrove please e-mail: explorers@bromsgrovescouts.org.uk	Or click to:
Links for Explorer Scouts International Opportunities   Official Explorer Scout Website Scoutbase Explorer Scout Pages
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