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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 (United Kingdom)|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 (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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=== Sun Run ===
=== Sun Run ===


'''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&nbsp;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.
'''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&nbsp;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.


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* Hiking/Backpacking
* Hiking/Backpacking
* [[Rock Climbing]]
* Rock Climbing
* [[Kayaking]]
* [[Kayaking]]
* [[Sailing]]
* [[Sailing]]
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{{Scouts UK Counties}}
{{Scouts UK Counties}}


[[Category:Scouting in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Scouting and Guiding in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Age section]]
[[Category:Age section]]
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