Explorer ScoutsBody text EXPLORER SCOUTS: 14 to 18 years of age. Explorer Scouts are young people, usually aged between 14 and 18 years old. They make up the fourth Section of the Scouting family. Explorer Scouting is provided centrally by the Burnley District Explorer Scout Unit in partnership with all the Scout Groups in the District. Young people usually have a choice of two nights each week so that they can choose the most convenient meeting and venue. There is a flexible approach to meetings as there will be times when Explorer Scouts will be busy doing other things such as exams. OUR CURRENT PROGRAMME FOLLOWS THIS INTRODUCTION! As an Explorer Scout, young people get the chance to work with other Explorer Scouts in the District, not just their part of the Unit. By doing this, they will get the chance to do many more activities. Explorer Scouts can continue to pursue their personal development and improve their skills by working towards the Chief Scout's Diamond and Platinum Awards and on to the prestigious Queen's Scout Award. As with the Scout section, the international aspect gives Explorer Scouting a special appeal and many Explorer Scouts now travel abroad during their time in the Unit. The ultimate international experience is to participate in a World Jamboree. In 2007 40,000 Scouts from around the World attended the 21ST World Scout Jamboree in Explorer Scouts can also train to become Young Leaders so that they assist the adults at meetings of the Beaver Colonies, Cub Packs and Scout Troops. Explorer Scouts wear a beige shirt, navy blue activity trousers, Scout belt and either their original Group Scarf or the District Scarf of Emerald Green and Gold border. Explorer Scouts have the same Scout Promise, Law and Motto as the Scout section. For details of our District Explorer Unit, please see the "Scout Groups" page. PROGRAMME: SUMMER 2010 Wed 2 June: Presentation of film at Pendle Forest 1900 to 2100 hrs Following weeks will include Gliding, canoeinfg, Cave Rescue, Mountain biking, Orienteeing plus: The Bowley Bucket on 2 July 2010 Summer Camp in Scotland 21 August 2010 Mersey Moot on 10 September 2010 Interested? You must be to read this far! Come along and find out more or contact Keith on 01282 430388 or Russell on 01282 694866 | Events: JOINT DISTRICTS WEEKEND AT GREAT TOWER JOINT DISTRICTS WEEKEND AT GREAT TOWER event HALLOWEEN W’END – OCT 29th TO OCT 31st 2010 @ GREAT TOWER HOSTEL AND CAMPSITE. LAKE DISTRICT APPROX... News: CROCKY TRAIL 17 OCTOBER 2010 CROCKY TRAIL 17 OCTOBER 2010 news article Don't miss the cracking CROCKY TRAIL, near Chester on Sunday 17 October 2010. A day out with a difference... |
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