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Welcome to the exciting world of the Explorer
Scout section of our Web site! Inverness city and the surrounding
Highlands offer the active Explorer Scout a unique and unsurpassed
opportunity to enjoy and experience the area's unspoilt and wild
environment and culture.
Explorer Scouts get the opportunity to join in
many fun and adventurous activities including camping, sailing,
climbing, canoeing, abseiling, international... The list goes on! In
essence, if there is an activity that you can think of then an
Explorer Scout unit somewhere will be doing it!
Young People get to have their say about what
happens in the Unit through regular Unit and Area events where young
people are invited to attend and contribute their ideas. We are always
ready to welcome prospective members, so get in touch today, our
contact details are further down!
This section of the site is developing - why not
take a look around? There will be information pages appearing over the
up and coming weeks and months, but if you have any burning issues or
then please let us know and we will compile an FAQ for our members and
viewers to enjoy!
The Explorer Scout section has a balanced
programme and also offers awards and badges:
The Outdoor Zone
allows Explorer Scouts to experience adventurous activities and unique
opportunities they will not easily find elsewhere including activities
ranging from a walk in the park to climbing high mountains.
The Skills Zone is
about learning and developing practical and social skills and personal
interests, taking responsibility developing self confidence and having
fun.
The Community Zone
is all about Explorer Scouts contributing something of themselves,
their skills and their time to help others.
The Environment Zone
introduces Explorer Scouts to different environmental issues. It aims
to help Explorer Scouts develop a better understanding of the
environment and make the link between local activity and global
issues.
The Values Zone will
help Explorer Scouts examine the way in which they live their lives. These may be personal values or values that they share with others. Values can be stated in formal religious terms, other spiritual terms
or moral terms.
It is important that Unit members have the
opportunity to develop interest in specific physical pursuits either
as individuals or as part of a team.
The Relationship Zone
is about learning to live and work in harmony with other people. This
zone is not just about developing relationships in the unit, but about
learning the skills and attitudes needed to work with many different
people in the future.
International Activities help Explorer Scouts
develop a better understanding of other countries, their people,
customs, cultures and scouting. The activities in this zone should
help young people understand their own local and national identities
and develop their understanding of global issues.
When you join, the first challenge is to gain
your Membership Award. This helps you to understand what it means to
be an Explorer Scout. When you are invested, you will be given the
World Membership Badge, to show that you have taken your promise.
The three main Awards in Explorer Scouts are the
Chief Scout’s Platinum and Diamond Awards, and the Queen’s Scout
Award. Each Award is closely linked to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
There are three Group Awards, which are open to
any age group. These involve the Unit working with the other training
sections to complete a project. These Awards are:
If you are over 16, you can also complete the
Explorer Belt. The Belt is awarded for completing a ten-day
expedition in another country.
One of many aspects of the Explorer Scout
provision is the introduction of the Young Leader scheme. Details of
this scheme in this area are available from the Area Explorer Scout
Commissioner.
Maybe you are already a Scout or perhaps you are
new to Scouting and interested in joining in with one of the greatest
hobbies in the world. If that’s you then do not hesitate to contact
us via the contact details below:
There are a number of fact-sheets available from
The Scout Information Centre, designed to help Explorer Scout Leaders.
These external Web links give a sample of what's currently available:
FS452001 -
Partnership Agreements
Support material to help draw up a partnership agreement
FS452002 -
Partnership Agreement
Blank document to be completed locally
FS452003 -
Partnership Agreements - Worked Examples
A worked example
FS452004 -
Mentoring in the Explorer Scout Section
Practical help with the mentoring process
FS452005 -
Guidelines for the Formation of a District Explorer
Scout Meeting and Committee and a County/Area Explorer Scout Forum
Explorer Scout Information
FS452006 -
Joint Units
Information on joint Scout and Guide units
FS452007 -
Joint Units - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Support for joint units
FS452008 -
The Unit and its links
Advice on helping with the link process
FS452009 -
Young Leaders - Info. for Beaver Scout, Cub Scout
and Scout Leaders
Broad overview of the Young Leaders Scheme to help a Young Leader work
effectively in the Section
FS452010 -
Explorer Scout Structures
Description of structures within Explorer Scouting at Unit and
District level, including the Young Leader Unit.
FS452011 -
Adult Roles in Explorer Scouting
Description of Adult roles within the Explorer Scout Section
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