Introduction to ExplorersOsbaldwick do not have there own Explorer Scout Unit but there are 2 Explorer scout units available in Minster District. One based a Heworth HQ (Phoenix Explorers) and one based at Snowball Plantation (Compass Explorers). Heworth Meet on A Thursday evening at --pm till --pm. Compass meet on a Friday evening --pm till --pm. As an Explorer scout you do have the option to attend one or both of these meetings. For more info regarding explorer scouts please use the contact us page.
Explorers are the fourth section of the Scouting movement. Right from the time of Baden-Powell, there have been arrangements for young people who wanted to continue after their time in the Scout Section, and in 1967, Venture Scouts were formed from the existing Senior Scout and Rover Scout Sections. 'To anyone who hasn’t tried Scouting before, I’d say come on up and have a go! I think that most people don’t really know that Scouting is about activities, friendship and meeting people from other countries. I’ve been in the Movement since I was a Beaver and I still love it!' Explorer Scouts are young people, usually aged between 14 and 18 years old. They make up the fourth section of the Scouting family after Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. A group of Explorer Scouts is called a Unit. Not all Units meet every week, partly due to activities, holidays, exams and the other commitments that crop up in a teenager's life, and also because Explorers tend to get out and about at weekends more often than other sections. Explorer Scouts often get the chance to work with other Explorer Scouts in their District, not just their own Unit, so can take part in an even wider spectrum of activities. There is also a range of ambitious badges and awards, through which Explorers can demonstrate their proficiencies and expand their interests. Many of the badges available are activity badges, which represent the pinnacle of achievement in a particular field. Whether their interests lie in Hill Walking or Performing Arts, Aviation or Public Relations, Explorers are rewarded both for developing existing strengths and undertaking new ventures. In addition, there are a number of extra badges and awards, obtained by taking part in particular challenges or schemes. There are a number of core badges, obtained upon joining or moving on from the Unit, or for time spent in the Scouting movement. During the late 1990s we decided that, to meet the changing needs of young people, there should be two sections for the over-14s: Explorer Scouts for 14 to 18-year-olds, and the Scout Network for 18 to 25s. |
Explorers PromiseThe Scout PromiseOn my honour I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and to the Queen, To help other people And to keep the Scout Law The Scout LawA Scout is to be trusted.
A Scout is loyal. A Scout is friendly and considerate. A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts. A Scout has courage in all difficulties. A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property. A Scout has self-respect and respect from others. The Scout MottoBe Prepared
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