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:''This term should not be confused with [[Exploring (Boy Scouts of America)|Exploring]], which was a program of the [[Boy Scouts of America]].'' | :''This term should not be confused with [[Exploring (Boy Scouts of America)|Exploring]], which was a program of the [[Boy Scouts of America]].'' | ||
'''Explorer Scouts''' (shortened to Explorers), a section of [[the Scout Association]] in the | '''Explorer Scouts''' (shortened to Explorers), a section of [[the Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom for 14 to 18 year olds, was introduced in 2001 replacing [[Venture Scout]]s (which was for 15.5 to 20 year olds). This was part of a greater change in programme, including the introduction of [[Scout Network]] for 18 to 25 year olds. The aim of the section is to provide a flexible and active [[Scouting]] programme for adolescents, with an emphasis on personal challenge and adventure. | ||
The Explorer Scout section follows on from the [[Scout Section (UK)|Scout]] section, and is in turn followed by [[Scout Network]]. Explorer Scouts meet as Units, and are organised and run at the [[Scout District|District]] level. However, Explorer Scouts are expected to participate in "linking" activities with local [[Scout Group]]s. The section also runs a Young Leader programme which provides support for the junior sections. | The Explorer Scout section follows on from the [[Scout Section (UK)|Scout]] section, and is in turn followed by [[Scout Network]]. Explorer Scouts meet as Units, and are organised and run at the [[Scout District|District]] level. However, Explorer Scouts are expected to participate in "linking" activities with local [[Scout Group]]s. The section also runs a Young Leader programme which provides support for the junior sections. | ||
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== Awards == | == Awards == | ||
===Explorer Scout Membership Award === | === Explorer Scout Membership Award === | ||
The Membership Award is only actually received by young people new to Scouting, whereas those Explorer Scouts who have joined from a Scout Troop will undertake the Moving-On Award.<ref name="es_membership_award">{{cite web | title = The Explorer Scout Membership Award | work = Explorer Scout Badges | publisher = The Scout Association | date = 2006 | url = http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/badges/explorer-mb.htm | format = html | accessdate = 2006-12-11}}</ref> | The Membership Award is only actually received by young people new to Scouting, whereas those Explorer Scouts who have joined from a Scout Troop will undertake the Moving-On Award.<ref name="es_membership_award">{{cite web | title = The Explorer Scout Membership Award | work = Explorer Scout Badges | publisher = The Scout Association | date = 2006 | url = http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/badges/explorer-mb.htm | format = html | accessdate = 2006-12-11}}</ref> | ||
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[[Image:uk-scouts-ex-cl-qsa.gif|right|thumb|The Queen's Scout Award]] | [[Image:uk-scouts-ex-cl-qsa.gif|right|thumb|The Queen's Scout Award]] | ||
=== Progressive Awards === | === Progressive Awards === | ||
Explorer Scouts continue the Scouting programme of [[Progressive Award Scheme (UK Scouting)|Progressive Awards]]. The requirements of each stage become more challenging, reflecting the age and abilities of the young people undertaking the Awards. | Explorer Scouts continue the Scouting programme of [[Progressive Award Scheme (UK Scouting)|Progressive Awards]]. The requirements of each stage become more challenging, reflecting the age and abilities of the young people undertaking the Awards. | ||
The three stages of the Awards open to Explorer Scouts are (in ascending order): | The three stages of the Awards open to Explorer Scouts are (in ascending order): | ||
*The [[Chief Scout ( | *The [[Chief Scout (The Scout Association)|Chief Scout's]] Platinum Award<ref name="es_cspa">{{cite web | title = The Chief Scout's Platinum Award | work = Explorer Scout Badges | publisher = The Scout Association | date = 2006 | url = http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/badges/explorer-cspa.htm | format = html | accessdate = 2006-12-11}}</ref> | ||
*The Chief Scout's Diamond Award<ref name="es_csda">{{cite web | title = The Chief Scout's Diamond Award | work = Explorer Scout Badges | publisher = The Scout Association | date = 2006 | url = http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/badges/explorer-csda.htm | format = html | accessdate = 2006-12-11}}</ref> | *The Chief Scout's Diamond Award<ref name="es_csda">{{cite web | title = The Chief Scout's Diamond Award | work = Explorer Scout Badges | publisher = The Scout Association | date = 2006 | url = http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/badges/explorer-csda.htm | format = html | accessdate = 2006-12-11}}</ref> | ||
*The [[Queen's Scout]] Award<ref name="es_qsa">{{cite web | title = The Queen's Scout Award | work = Explorer Scout Badges | publisher = The Scout Association | date = 2006 | url = http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/badges/explorer-tqsa.htm | format = html | accessdate = 2006-12-11}}</ref> | *The [[Queen's Scout]] Award<ref name="es_qsa">{{cite web | title = The Queen's Scout Award | work = Explorer Scout Badges | publisher = The Scout Association | date = 2006 | url = http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/badges/explorer-tqsa.htm | format = html | accessdate = 2006-12-11}}</ref> | ||
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The [[Duke of Edinburgh's Award]] works alongside the Scout Awards, and completion of certain sections of either Award can contribute to the other. | The [[Duke of Edinburgh's Award]] works alongside the Scout Awards, and completion of certain sections of either Award can contribute to the other. | ||
<!-- Image too large to upload to ScoutsMedia [[Image:Explorer-belt-award.JPG|right|thumb|The Explorer Belt Award]] --> | |||
=== Explorer Belt === | |||
===Explorer Belt=== | |||
The [[Explorer Belt]] is a long-standing award for Scouts which has now been adapted for the new programme.<ref name="es_eb">{{cite web | title = Explorer Belt | publisher = The Scout Association | date = 2006 | url = http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/6to25/explorer/explorerbelt.htm | format = html | accessdate = 2006-12-11}}</ref> | The [[Explorer Belt]] is a long-standing award for Scouts which has now been adapted for the new programme.<ref name="es_eb">{{cite web | title = Explorer Belt | publisher = The Scout Association | date = 2006 | url = http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/6to25/explorer/explorerbelt.htm | format = html | accessdate = 2006-12-11}}</ref> | ||
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=== Sun Run === | === Sun Run === | ||
'''Sun Run''' is a massive event for Explorer Scouts in the | '''Sun Run''' is a massive event for Explorer Scouts in the United Kingdom held every year in July.<ref>{{cite web | title = Sun Run 2008 | date = 2007 | url = http://www.sr-mc.org/srmain.htm | format = html | accessdate = 2007-09-11}}</ref> Over a thousand Explorers camp in a field in Gloucestershire. The weekend starts with a party on the Friday night, usually including a Disc jockey and some cover bands. The main event, a 26.2 mile night hike (a full marathon) through the surrounding hillsides, starts with participants watching the sun set. The aim is to complete the route, arriving in time to watch the sunrise. There is also an half marathon race(13.1 mile) hike called the Moon Run. | ||
=== Gilwell 24 === | === Gilwell 24 === | ||
The event takes place at the home of UK Scouting, [[Gilwell Park]] campsite. It comprises a set of activities and challenges over a 24 hour period. In 2006, over 1500 Explorer Scouts and Senior Section Guides took part in Gilwell 24. Gilwell 24 2008 will take place on 12th of July. One of the activities is the Gilwell Gauntlet, a series of challenges that takes place from 3AM, as teams from different explorer groups compete to win points by completing activities, such as Identifying song titles, logic puzzles and physical tasks. | The event takes place at the home of UK Scouting, [[Gilwell Park]] campsite. It comprises a set of activities and challenges over a 24 hour period. In 2006, over 1500 Explorer Scouts and Senior Section Guides took part in Gilwell 24. Gilwell 24 2008 will take place on 12th of July. One of the activities is the Gilwell Gauntlet, a series of challenges that takes place from 3AM, as teams from different explorer groups compete to win points by completing activities, such as Identifying song titles, logic puzzles and physical tasks. | ||
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=== National Scout Air Rifles Competition === | === National Scout Air Rifles Competition === | ||
There is an air rifle competition at | There is an air rifle competition at Bisley, Surrey every October. | ||
This event is growing in popularity, with many categories for Scouts aged 12 and up. | This event is growing in popularity, with many categories for Scouts aged 12 and up. | ||
High scoring competitors are invited to join the National Scout Rifle Squad, which has supplied members of the British | High scoring competitors are invited to join the National Scout Rifle Squad, which has supplied members of the British Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Championship teams in the past.<ref name="gb_shooting_represntatives">{{cite web | title = Continuing excellence in Air gun shooting | work = Air Rifle and Air Pistol Target Shooting | publisher = Hampshire Scout Rifle Club | date = 2006 | url = http://www.dohoo.clara.net/hsrc/ | format = html | accessdate = 2006-12-11}}</ref> | ||
=== Other activities === | === Other activities === | ||
[[Image:Snj_exp_stanage.jpg|right|thumb|Explorer Scouts climbing at | [[Image:Snj_exp_stanage.jpg|right|thumb|Explorer Scouts climbing at Stanage Edge, Yorkshire]] | ||
The Explorer Scout Programme includes many other activities - too many to fully list. The most common activities are: | The Explorer Scout Programme includes many other activities - too many to fully list. The most common activities are: | ||
* Hiking/Backpacking | * Hiking/Backpacking | ||
* | * Rock Climbing | ||
* [[Kayaking]] | * [[Kayaking]] | ||
* [[Sailing]] | * [[Sailing]] | ||
* [[Caving]] | * [[Caving]] | ||
* | * Shooting | ||
Many Explorer Scouts can become quite proficient in their chosen activities, and many attain instructor's qualifications as recognised by the activity's national governing body (for example, | Many Explorer Scouts can become quite proficient in their chosen activities, and many attain instructor's qualifications as recognised by the activity's national governing body (for example, British Canoe Union coaches for kayaking). | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
*[[The Scout Association]] of the United Kingdom | *[[The Scout Association]] of the United Kingdom | ||
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*[http://www.theexplorerscouts.org.uk Scottish Explorer Scouts] | *[http://www.theexplorerscouts.org.uk Scottish Explorer Scouts] | ||
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