Explorers

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Cheltenham Explorers are aged 14–18, Explorers is the fourth section of Scouting. Explorer Scouts have a programme that they create themselves with the help of leaders, enjoying the activities that they love the most!

There are over 120 Explorers in Cheltenham plus a team of over 20 Explorer Scout Leaders. Cheltenham has Units meeting on every night of the week (Monday–Friday) as well as our specialist units, the Wyell Young Leader Unit and the Octopus Scuba Diving Unit, which meet less frequently. All Units have an exciting programme which includes fun & challenging activities, camps and the gaining of valuable awards, such as the highly recognised Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, which will help them in later life.

Chris Brewster (District Explorer Scout Commissioner) <[email protected]> is the main contact for information about Explorers in Cheltenham.

Cheltenham Explorers at Evolution 2016

Explorer News

Cheltenham Explorers and their parents can sign up to the Explorer News mailing list for details about County and District events to be sent straight to your inbox.

Explorer Scout Units

Adder’s Tongue — Hatherley — Friday

Black Sheep — Prestbury — Tuesday

Bob’s Dinosaurs — Pittville — Wednesday

Devil’s Chimney — Leckhampton — Friday

No Name — Charlton Kings — Monday

Specialist Explorer Scout Units

Wyell Young Leaders’ Unit — District HQ — 2^nd Thursday of the month
Wyell YLU meets at the Cheltenham District Scout HQ on the 2^nd Thursday of the month. All Young Leaders in Cheltenham belong to this unit as well as those completing their Duke of Edinburgh’s Volunteering section within Scouting. Each month they complete a training module towards their Young Leader Belt Buckle. Most Young Leaders are also Explorers in another unit.

DofE Support Unit — Prestbury — 4^th Thursday of the month
The DofE Support Unit meets at the 1st Prestbury Scout HQ on the 4^th Thursday of the month. All young people working on or thinking of doing their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Cheltenham as well as members of Cheltenham Network and parents are welcome at meetings. The Cheltenham DofE Team target meetings at specific things but are on hand to give support and guidance for your DofE Award.

Octopus (Scuba Diving) — Various locations — Meets as required
This is a specialist unit that does a great deal of scuba diving. First comes a Try Dive but this is followed by the chance to gain PADI scuba qualifications including wreck rescue and diving with seals.

Shooting ESU — Pittville
We are in the process of creating a new Explorer Unit specially for rifle shooting. This will be an exciting opportunity for Cheltenham Explorers and is being organised by Neil Hatton <[email protected]>.