Explorers

Week in and week out, they gather in groups called Units to try new things, make new friends, and conquer the small task of changing the world. Each Explorer Scout Unit (ESU) is made up of young people aged 14 to 18, led by adult volunteers who are on hand to share their skills and keep everyone safe.

The wider Scout family

Explorers are part of the global Scout family. Closer to home, they’re part of the Faversham Scout District, alongside Scout Network members (aged 18 to 25). Some Explorer Units may have a close link to one of the District’s Scout Groups.

Can young people become leaders?

Absolutely. If taking the lead sounds like something you’d like to try for yourself, sign up for the Explorer Scout Young Leader’s Scheme to get some hands-on experience volunteering with the younger Scout sections.

Find out about the Young Leaders’ Scheme and Faversham’s Young Leader Unit.

Explorers in Faversham

Faversham District has three Explorer Scout Units. They are Red Pandas ESU, Lions ESU, and the Young Leader Unit. Find out more about each unit by following the links to the unit pages below.

How to join

Interested in joining? Get in touch with the 14-24 Team Leader using the contact form or through our joining enquiries form here.

Not sure if you have time to fit Explorers into your week? Being a person is busy work, and being a teenage person is even busier. We get it. That’s why Explorer Scout Units are generally more flexible than the other Scouts sections, especially when important landmarks like exams roll around. Check out the unit pages to find out about each unit’s meeting place and schedule.

Awards

King's Scout and Chief Scout's Awards

Duke of Edinburgh's Awards

Young Leaders' Scheme

Explorer Belt

Moving up to Network