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Explorer Leader - Tony Hyde
 
AEL - Jenny Hine
AEL - Mike Hine
Skills Instructor - Paul Heaney (ASSL)
 

 

Who makes an explorer Scout? 

Explorer Scouts are young people, usually aged between 14 and 18 years old. They make up the fourth Section of the Scouting family. There are many types of Explorer Scout Units, some may be linked to your local Scout Group, others may be based around different activities. Explorer Scouts get the chance to work with others in the District, not just the Unit. By doing this, they will get the chance to do many more activities, not just the ones the Unit organises.

What do Explorer Scouts wear?
Explorers wear a light-blue smart shirt, navy blue activity trousers and the Explorer necker.

A Scout joining the Explorer Section, who has gained the Gold Chief Scout Award, may wear that award on their uniform until he or she gains the Platinum Chief Scout Award. He or she may also wear the Participation and Moving On awards.

 

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When and Where?

Thursday Evenings @ ST.Anthony's School,

6.30 PM - 8.30 PM

Explorer Uniform

  • Smart light-blue shirt (with all badges sewn on - see below for activity badges and where they are worn)
  • Navy blue activity trousers. (Compulsory)
  • Explorer belt
  • Dark shoes
  • Explorer necker

Shirts should be ironed and MUST be worn tucked in at all times when in uniform.

Shoes should be polished.

Explorer neckers should be ironed.

The navy blue activity trousers are compulsory for all Explorers. 

Smart shoes should be worn indoors and appropriate footwear for outdoor activity.

For hiking activities Explorers should bring the appropriate outdoor gear. For ALL hiking activity we strongly recommend a good pair of hiking boots.

Badges and Awards  >>>>>>>>>>>>
 
Where do they go on your uniform?  >>>>>>>>>>
 

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The Aim of the Award

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award aims to provide for young people an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding programme of personal development, which is of the highest quality and the widest reach.

Key Principles

It is essential for everyone involved in the Award, whether as a participant or leader, to share a common understanding of the principles which underpin all aspects of the Programme's delivery. These key principles are:

Non-competitive, Available to All, Voluntary, Flexible, Balanced, Progressive, Achievement focused, Marathon, not a sprint, Personal development , Enjoyable

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