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Explorers

For young people aged 14 to 18

Explorers is delivered through our district partnership units. Young people take on their biggest adventures yet, expeditions, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Young Leader roles and more, with growing independence.

  • Bigger adventures
  • Independence
  • Young Leader roles
  • DofE and awards

What do Explorers do?

  • Expeditions and nights away
  • Duke of Edinburgh's Award
  • Young Leader placements
  • Community and international opportunities
  • Leadership and life skills
  • And much more!

When and where we meet

Explorers is delivered through our partner units across the district. Use Find Your Section or contact us and we'll introduce the right unit.

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Medusa Explorer Scout Unit

When
Tuesday · 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Where
Redhouse

Hydra Explorer Scout Unit

Contact us
When
Day varies, contact us
Where
Area confirmed on contact
Medusa Explorer Scout UnitTuesday 7:30pm to 9:30pm · Redhouse
Hydra Explorer Scout UnitMeeting details confirmed on contact

Good to know

How Explorers works here

7th Swindon has formal partnerships with Explorer units in the district, giving our Scouts a natural next step. The units are delivered in partnership rather than run directly by the Group.

Costs

Costs vary by unit and activity. The partnership units will explain subscriptions and any activity costs, support is available and cost should never be a barrier.

Young Leaders

Explorers can take on Young Leader roles, helping to run Beavers, Cubs or Scouts while developing their own leadership skills and awards.

Inclusion and additional needs

Explorer units welcome everyone. Let us or the unit know what support would help and it can be discussed confidentially.

Every young person is welcome at Explorers. See our inclusion and support page, or talk to us in confidence.

Explorers FAQs

How do Scouts move up to Explorers?

As young people reach around 14, we help them move on to one of our partner Explorer units. We'll support the transition and introduce the right contacts.

Which unit should we choose?

Both Medusa and Hydra offer great programmes. Get in touch and we'll help you find the unit that best fits, including meeting details shared privately.

Ready to join?

Join our waiting list through Online Scout Manager (OSM). A place isn't a guaranteed start date, it depends on local availability and a chat with the team.

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