Explorers is for 14 to 18 year olds. Our Explorer unit, Wolves Explorers, meets at our Scout HQ. Explorers plan their own programme, lead themselves and take on the biggest challenges Scouts has to offer.
- Ages
- 14 to 18 years
- We meet
- Wednesdays, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
- Where
- Scout HQ, Crown Street
- Top award
- Chief Scout's Platinum Award, DofE and the King's Scout Award
What do Explorers get up to?
- Expeditions and camps, at home and abroad
- The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, including Bronze expeditions across Suffolk
- Adventurous activities, from climbing to sailing
- Becoming a Young Leader and helping run younger sections
- Planning and leading their own projects and events
- Badges and awardsExplorers can achieve the Chief Scout’s Platinum Award, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the King’s Scout Award, Scouts’ highest award for young people. Find out more in all about badges.
- UniformExplorers wear a beige shirt or blouse and their unit necker, but you don’t need any uniform to start. See uniform and costs.
- Moving on to NetworkAt 18, Explorers can join Network and many also become adult volunteers.
