Explorers at 8th Alton
8th Alton hosts Weyfarers Explorer Unit, which is overseen by the District.
In Explorers, the young adults are given more responsibility and more opportunities. As Young Leaders they can undertake training in first response and leadership while supporting the junior sections and they can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. All while joining in with a host of activities.
The opportunities available for Explorers are awesome! Every member has the opportunity to take part in regular short camps such as coasteering and hammock camps, a French ‘Port-to-Port’ experience and Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions, and longer camps including international trips and adventure camps.
Many of the awards available for Explorers can be earned through effort during own time. Explorer Scouts are encouraged and supported to take on more and to focus on things that interest and excite them.
Our hope is that our Explorers ‘graduate’ from us with new skills, a great understanding of what they can do, a range of awards, memories of 12 years of phenominal experiences in Scouting that last a lifetime and a passion to share their skills with the next generation.
Weyfarers
Day & Time: Thursday 7.15pm
Leader: Caz Jessop
Caz says:
“Our aim is for Explorers to take the lead on what we do. Leaders support and guide, but the programme ideas are yours – from weekly sessions to the camps. We would love for all our Explorers to have experienced something new while with us.”
Queen’s Scout Award
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
What we get up to...
Explorer Uniform Badges
On joining Explorers, you are presented with a new neckerchief / scarf. You bring across two badges from your Scout uniform. These are:
- the ‘membership award’ (the circular purple badge with a fluer de lis)
- District Badge
You will be given a new name tape.
If you have been awarded your Chief Scout’s Award, you can wear that too.
You get to earn belt buckles and a host of badges, all can be worn.
For an up-to-date view, check the Scout website.
Join Us!
While we do our best to provide access to Weyfarers, places are limited – we make no promises about availability or placement in specific groups. As Explorer Units are run by the District, you may be invited to join another local Unit.
