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Scouts Explorers 2026-27 (ages 14-18)

The Scout Association · United Kingdom

Explorer Scouts is the Scouts section for 14 to 18-year-olds, run in local units with flexible, youth-led activities, Challenge Awards, Top Awards and the Young Leaders scheme.

Grade
Year 10–13 / S3–S6
Same as Grades 9–12 in the US
Age
14–18
Residence
United Kingdom
Entry
Open application
Check it against your grade and where you live

The new Explorer Programme offers activity badges, staged badges, Challenge Awards, Top Awards and the Explorer Scout Young Leaders scheme, with a focus on skills, wellbeing and community impact.

Topics

HumanitiesUniformed YouthLeadershipVolunteering
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