Discover Explorer activity badge ideas and practical activities to develop skills, explore interests and support young people working towards their badges.
What Is the Chief Scout’s Diamond Award? The Chief Scout’s Diamond Award is the highest of the Chief Scout’s Awards. It is the final Chief Scout’s Award before the King’s Scout Award, making it a significant achievement for Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members. The award builds on many of the skills developed through the…
What Is the Chief Scout’s Platinum Award? The Chief Scout’s Platinum Award is one of the top awards available to Explorer Scouts. It gives Explorers the opportunity to develop their skills, take on new challenges and demonstrate commitment both within Scouting and beyond it. It isn’t simply an award for completing a collection of badges….
The King’s Scout Award is the highest youth achievement in Scouts. It is available to Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members and is designed to recognise sustained commitment, personal development, service, adventure and leadership. It isn’t a badge that can be completed in a few weeks. The award involves a substantial programme of activities and…
The Explorer section is where young people can start taking much more ownership of their Scouting experience. The new Explorer Challenge Awards are designed around that idea. Rather than simply completing a series of short activities, Explorers choose a meaningful challenge, plan how they are going to tackle it, take action, review what they have…
A QUICK NOTE FOR PARENTS Explorer Scouts have opportunities to earn badges and awards by developing skills, taking on challenges, helping others and getting involved in adventures and activities. Badges aren’t simply rewards for being the best. They recognise achievement, learning, participation and personal development. The Explorer programme and badge requirements can change, so always…
⚠️ SAFETY & AGE-APPROPRIATENESS NOTE Explorer Scouts are generally 14–18 years old, so the programme can involve significantly more independence, responsibility and challenging activities. However, greater independence does not mean ignoring safety procedures or appropriate supervision. Activities involving fire, knives, tools, water, climbing, camping, navigation, expeditions and survival skills should be properly planned and risk…
