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Explorer Scouts - The full story
Age
Explorer Scouts are young people aged
14 - 18 years of age, we are the second oldest section of the Scout
movement.
Our place in the Scouting Family Tree
We are a district unit and work
with all the groups within Blackpool district
When we meet
We meet for approximate. 1 ½ a
week depending on which activity and unit you decide to join. We
have 5 units in Blackpool and there is something on each week to
suit all.
Our uniform
Explorer Scouts wear a smart uniform made
up of a sweatshirt or polo shirt, navy cargo trousers and a unit
neckerchief which is Tangerine and Blackpool. On most activity nights
no uniform is worn at all except for the unit neckerchief

Your first night at Explorers
When joining, you have most likely come
with friends so they will look after you. if you do not know any
other Explorer Scouts you will be given a buddy to look after you.
In your first four weeks at Explorer Scouts
you will join in all the fun activities. The leaders will help you
come to know the team and members in the unit. The leaders will
also help you out finding the activities available in the other
units and how you can attend any off them each week. During the
four weeks if you are new to Scouting the leaders will help you
to achieve the following
- Know and understand the Explorer Scout
Promise and Motto
- Know the meaning of the badges that
you will receive at the investiture ceremony.
- The general knowledge of the family
of Scouts, world-wide Scouting and the history of Scouting
- The next stage is to become an Explorer
Scout by making the Promise
- You just need to let the Explore
Scout Leader what type of event you want your investiture to be.
The Unit Programme
The Explorer Scouts set a 12 week structured
programme, with the help of an Explorer Scout Leader
Explorer Scout meetings are always fun
packed, fast moving evenings. As well at the same time developing
skills for life.
The leaders encourage Explorer Scouts
to make suggestions for activities. Make time to share their news
and views. They accept Explorer Scouts as they are, celebrating
their achievements and emerging talents, supporting their weaknesses
and needs.
All the units run separate programmes
which you are allowed to pick and choose what you attend
The Leaders
The leadership team is made up of several
Explorer Scout Leaders who are all fully trained. They also have
activity helpers.
All leaders/parents involved with the
unit will fill in a Criminal Record Check form before an offer of
help can be accepted.
Why do it ?
For Fun, Friendship and Adventure in a
safe friendly environment join Explorer Scouts.
I have more Questions!
Contact any one of the leaders in the
Contact us section of this site
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