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  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Explorer Scouts
Explorer Scouts (shortened to Explorers), a section of the Scout Association in the United Kingdom for 14 to 18 year olds, was introduced in 2003 replacing Venture Scouts (which was for 15.5 to 20 year olds).
Explorer Scouts fall under the control of the Scout District, while Venture Scouts were part of a Scout Group.
Explorer Scouts are eligible for participation in the World Jamboree - the largest gathering of Scouts from around the world.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Explorer-Scouts   (1534 words)

  
 EXPLORER SCOUTS
Explorer Scouting is provided centrally by the Burnley District Explorer Scout Unit in partnership with all the Scout Groups in the District.
Explorer Scouts can continue to pursue their personal development and improve their skills by working towards the Chief Scout's Diamond and Platinum Awards and on to the prestigious Queen's Scout Award.
Explorer Scouts wear a beige shirt, navy blue activity trousers, Scout belt and either their original Group Scarf or the District Scarf of Emerald Green and Gold border.
mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /burnleyscouts/page6.html   (344 words)

  
  Explorer Scouts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Explorer Scouts (shortened to Explorers), a section of the Scout Association in the United Kingdom for 14 to 18 year olds, was introduced in 2003 replacing Venture Scouts (which was for 15.5 to 20 year olds).
Explorer Scouts fall under the control of the Scout District, while Venture Scouts were part of a Scout Group.
Explorer Scouts are eligible for participation in the World Jamboree - the largest gathering of Scouts from around the world.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Explorer_Scouts   (879 words)

  
 Explorer Scouts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
Explorer Scout Units are open to both males and females who will normally join between thirteen and a half and fifteen, most will stay until they are 18.
Explorer Scouting is designed to be flexible to meet the needs of the members whilst still giving them the opportunity to learn and develop teamwork and leadership skills at the same time as accommodating their hectic lifestyle and other commitments.
Explorer Scout Units are run with adult guidance as the members learn and develop a very wide variety of skills taking part in many varied activities and pursuits.
www.angelfire.com /sc3/2ndredruthscouts/explorer_scouts.htm   (545 words)

  
 Avon Scouts: Explorer Scout section . . .
Explorer Scouts are young people, usually aged between 14 and 18 years old.
Explorer Scouts are boys and girls aged 14 to 18 years.
Scouting is a uniformed organisation and the uniform tells everyone that you are a Scout.
www.avonscouts.org.uk /explorers   (457 words)

  
 1st & 6th Explorer Sea Scouts
Scouts are currently being being instructed to the required RYA standards for both sailing as helm and crew with some of the more experienced scouts learning to be instructors.
Scouts are boys and girls aged between 10 and 15 years who want to make friends and develop their widening interests in ways that are both educational and fun - boys and girls who want a break from the usual 'after school' routine of home-work, games and watching television!
Scouts are also given the chance to learn skills in survival, cooking and first aid.
www.ayrshire1st6th.btinternet.co.uk /scout.htm   (448 words)

  
 Blackpool District - Explorer Scouts
Explorer Scouts are young people aged 14 - 18 years of age, we are the second oldest section of the Scout movement.
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.
They accept Explorer Scouts as they are, celebrating their achievements and emerging talents, supporting their weaknesses and needs.
www.blackpoolscouts.org.uk /Pages/explorers/moreinfo.htm   (495 words)

  
 Explorers (1949-1958)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
Explorer Posts were supposed to have a well rounded program four activity fields: Adventuring in the outdoors, Getting along socially with others, Being of service to others, and Exploring lifework possibilities.
Explorers also continued the use of the fatigue uniform that was started under Senior Scouting.
In 1954, with the Air Explorers using the Explorer advancement program, the color of the patches were changed and 3 ratings were added to replace unique ones from the Air Explorer program.
www.geocities.com /Yosemite/Falls/8826/explorers.html   (1255 words)

  
 West Sussex Scouts - Homepage
Scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme.
Scouts take part in a balanced programme that helps them to find out about the world in which they live, encourages them to know their own abilities and the importance of keeping fit and helps develop their creative talents.
The aim of the Scout Fellowship is to "Provide Active Support", with the emphasis being very much on supporting the youth programme in an active manner, at all levels of the Association from the local Scout Group to National level.
www.westsussexscouts.org.uk /programmemain.php   (688 words)

  
 CYC Scouts - Explorer Scouts - What is Explorer Scouting?
In the early days of Scouting, Lord Baden-Powell saw the need to provide a programme for young people who wanted to continue after their time in the Scout Section.
Senior Scouts was developed to meet this need, and the Section continued to evolve over the years.
Explorer Scouts for 14 to 18-year-olds and the Scout Network for 18 to 25-year-olds were created.
www.cycscouts.org.uk /Explorer_Scouts/What_is_Explorer_Scouting/c103   (273 words)

  
 Explorer Scouts Wales
AWESOME is the All Wales Explorer Scout activity weekend.
We're expecting over 300 Explorers to descend on Glanusk Park, between Abergavenny and Brecon from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th September 2007.
Five Radnor Explorer Scouts recently became crew members aboard the 500 ton tall ship Brig, Prince William on a voyage from Ipswich to Barry as part of their D of E Gold Award.
homepage.mac.com /moz4/explorerswales.html   (515 words)

  
 Scouting in Gloucestershire
Explorer Scouts make up the fourth Section of the Scouting family.
There are many types of Explorer Scout Units, some are based around different activities (specilising in, for example, mountain-craft or water activities), while others support young leaders.
For those Explorer Scouts who want to there is also the opportunity to work towards gain the Chief Scout's Awards and the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards.
www.gloucestershire-scouts.org.uk /about_explorer.htm   (166 words)

  
 Kennet District Explorer Scouts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
Explorer Scouts, working in 'units', now make up the fourth Section of the Scouting family.
The law and promise for Explorer Scouts is the same as that taken by everyone in the movement age 10½ up, including all adult leaders.
A Scout is a member of the worldwide family of Scouts.
www.kennetexplorers.org.uk /whatis.php   (370 words)

  
 Bromsgrove Explorer Scouts
Explorer Scouts is a new section for young people aged between 14 and 18 years old.
Explorer Scouts also get the chance to work with other local Explorer Units, such as those in Redditch, Worcester or Birmingham.
Explorer Scouts have the opportunity to gain badges and awards including the Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme.
www.bromsgrovescouts.demon.co.uk /explorer/index.htm   (268 words)

  
 Explorer Scouts - Wokingham District Scouts
Explorer Scouts get the chance to work with others in the District, not just the Unit.
Explorers about to have a go at white water canoeing during a County Expedition to Sort in the Spanish Pyrenees in the summer of 2006.
For those Explorer Scouts who braved Snowdonia in January there are some photos on the Recent Events page, under the Hafod'07 banner.
www.wokinghamscouts.org.uk /explorers.htm   (355 words)

  
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Explorer Scouts are the second oldest youth section of the Scout association, and are aged between 14 and 18.
Due to leaders circumstances the Explorer Scout section in Kirklevington is not running at the moment.
If you are not involved in Scouting in the Cleveland area, and would like to join our Scout Group, or wish more information then e-mail us your details and we will contact you shortly.
www.kirklevingtonexplorerscouts.org.uk /index.html   (278 words)

  
 Explorer Scouts
The Explorer Scout Program enables youth to participate in many types of educational and recreational activities, allowing them to gain more perspective on the operations of the Police Department.
Explorer Scouts do not need to have a desire to pursue a career in law enforcement.
Explorer Scouts also participate in community service projects.
www.roanokeva.gov /WebMgmt/ywbase61b.nsf/vwContentByKey/N253PNRM775SALYEN   (205 words)

  
 Birkenhead District Explorer Scouts
Birkenhead is the World's oldest Scouting District, as it was in the Birkenhead YMCA that the first ever Scout Group (1st Birkenhead) was opened by Robert Baden-Powell in 1908.
As a member of Birkenhead District Explorer Scouts, you will have the opportunity to take part in activities run by Units other than your own, plus Wirral- and County-wide special events for all Explorer Scouts - the opportunities really are endless.
Explorer Scout Units provide a balanced programme that includes activities from each of the Explorer Scout Programme Zones, which are: Outdoors, Skills, Physical Recreation, Community Service, Environment, International, Values and Relationships.
mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk /birkenhead_explorers/about_us.htm   (426 words)

  
 Support - Introducing Explorer Scouts
Explorer Scouts are a new unit to Scouting.
Explorer Scouting is managed in a slightly different way from the Scout Troop.
There is also the Explorer Scout Membership Award, the next Moving-On Award, and new Activity badges to be gained.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /stlukesfriday/psupport/explorer.htm   (622 words)

  
 AXE district Scouts
In the early days of Scouting, Lord Baden-Powell saw the need to provide a programme for young people who wanted to continue after their time in the Scout Section.
Senior Scouts was developed to meet this need, and the Section continued to evolve over the years.
Explorer Scouts for 14 to 18-year-olds and the Scout Network for 18 to 25-year-olds were created.
www.axescouts.org.uk /explorerscouts.asp   (472 words)

  
 ScoutBase UK: Programme - Explorer Scouts - Explorer Scout Programme
Explorer Scout Units will be part of a District provision, although some might wish to be partnered with a Scout Group, activity centre or other Scouting body.
Most Explorer Scout Units will be able to provide experiences or activities in most programme zones for their members.
If Explorer Scout Units in any District are struggling with the Values or International programme zone for example, the District Explorer Scout Commissioner may need to organise an activity or event at District level which fills this gap.
www.scoutbase.org.uk /6to25/explorer/howdoi/programme   (787 words)

  
 13th Fife Explorer Scouts
On the 27th of July 2007 12 Fife explorer Scouts set off with their 6 leaders for a two week international Scout Jamboree at Kandersteg International Scout Centre; KISC, in Switzerland, where they were to have many new experiences and adventures.
Six Explorer Scouts and three Leaders from 13th Fife ESU will be part of an 18-strong contingent going from Fife to KanderJam 2007.
Fife Area Explorer Scouts are working in partnership with Fife Air Cadets Conservation Group to provide a programme of conservation work which can help you achieve the Chief Scout Award and/ or John Muir Awards.
www.13thexplorers.org.uk   (442 words)

  
 Rover Explorer Scouts Association
The key difference is that an Explorer YL is encouraged to take part in any activities organised by their Group/Unit as well as work with one or other of the sections within a different Group.
Younger scouts are going to look up to an older role model, (AYL) this has been implicitly acknowledged by the Scout Association, in the Nights Away file it comments that 'Scouts find talking to a Young Leader, as a person nearer their age-group, easier than talking to an adult leader'.
Many Explorer Scouts are keen to help with other sections, as and when necessary; e.g.
groups.msn.com /RoverExplorerScoutsAssociation/youngleaders.msnw   (1295 words)

  
 Exploring (Learning for Life) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This term should not be confused with Explorer Scouts, the UK equivalent of Exploring.
Explorer Scouts focused on advanced camping and worked on advancement leading to the Ranger Award.
Because the Post leaders are not subject to the same discipline and training requirements as other Scouting leaders, there has been a recent spate of problems with teenaged Explorers being sexually exploited or abused by their leaders.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Exploring_(Boy_Scouts_of_America)   (481 words)

  
 London Scouting Webring
This is the website for Scouting in Greenford, Northolt, Perivale, Southall, Sudbury and Wembley in Greater London Middlesex West Scout County.
Listed are all of the Scout Groups in the District, together with Beaver Scout, Cub Scout, Scout and Explorer Scout activities.
Scouting in the Mill Hill and Edgware area of NW London
www.ringsurf.com /netring?ring=londonscouts;action=list   (310 words)

  
 USCM | Explorer Scouts | Hendersonville, TN
Officers work with teenagers in the scouting program teaching them about police work, and helping them to become more involved in community and civic activities.
The scouts are allowed to ride with officers and observe.
Out of all the scouts that have participated since 1985 there has only been one to be removed from the program.
www.usmayors.org /USCM/best_practices/bp98/09_1998_Preventing_School_Violence84.htm   (150 words)

  
 explorer
The Explorer Scout Section in Newcastle was launched with a camp at Kibblestone Scout Camp on 8-10 November 2002, when almost 20 young people took part in activities including canoeing, abseiling, archery and hovercrafting.
The Explorer Scout Units are called Centurion, Phoenix and Kingfisher.
There is also an Air Explorer Scout Unit, and a Unit at Madeley attached to Phoenix.
www.btinternet.com /~newcastle.scouts/explorer.htm   (147 words)

  
 Caithness CWS - Front Page Bulletins - October 2003 - Explorer Scouts Camp - Index
Last weekend, 9 Explorer Scouts from Caithness Explorer Unit joined more than 500 others from all over Scotland for the official launch of Explorer Scouting in Scotland.
The 'In The Beginning' camp was held at Scottish Scout Headquarters near Dunfermline.
The Explorer Scouts from Wick and Thurso spent Saturday morning and afternoon and Sunday morning doing activities including mountain biking, kayaking, caving and archery.
www.caithness.org /fpb/october2003/explorerscouts/index.htm   (146 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-23)
Lea Valley Explorers will be launching their own Web Site very soon, as soon as it is ready to GO LIVE, a link will appear on this page.
All leaders in the Beaver Scout, Cub Scout and Scout Section who are between the ages of 14 and 18 must be members of a Young Leaders Unit.
They are Explorer Scouts who choose to devote a large proportion of their time in Scouting to service in another section.
scouts.worldwidewebbs.com /pages/Explorer.aspx   (338 words)

  
 ScoutBase UK: The Library - Headlines - Headline - Explorer Scouts launched by Polar Princesses
Explorer Scouts, the first new Section to be introduced for 14 to 18-year-olds in 35 years, now makes up the fourth Section of the Scouting family.
To make the ladies feel at home, the Scouts brought in a 135 kilo block of ice specially carved to depict the Explorer Scout logo - the weight being the same as the sledges the ladies themselves pulled on their trek.
Explorer Scouts at the launch came from Rochester in Kent; Harlow in Essex; Winsor near Southampton in Hampshire; and Hackney in London.
www.scoutbase.org.uk /library/hqdocs/headline/021031.htm   (641 words)

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