Discover outdoor activities for Explorers that develop practical skills, independence, confidence and teamwork through adventure and hands-on experiences.
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST Advanced navigation activities should be planned around the ability of the group and the environment you’re using. Set clear boundaries, use appropriate supervision and have a suitable emergency plan. Explorers should never be deliberately placed in a situation where becoming genuinely lost or unable to return safely is part of the activity….
⚠️ SAFETY FIRST Advanced survival activities should only be attempted with appropriate adult supervision, planning and risk assessment. Activities involving fire, water, tools, remote terrain or exposure to weather require particular care. Survival training should develop good decisions and safe habits, not encourage young people to deliberately put themselves into dangerous situations. Explorer Scouts are…
⚠️ 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…
🧭 Explorers: Take Your Outdoor Skills Further You’ve already learned the basics. You’ve followed trails, learned navigation, developed camping skills, practised first aid and discovered how to deal with problems outdoors. Now it’s time to take another step. Being an Explorer isn’t simply about learning more skills. It’s about becoming someone who can use those…
