EXPLORER BELT
Fancy an expedition to explore a foreign country as part of a small team of Explorers or Network members, and achieve one of the Top Awards in Scouting? If so, an Explorer Belt could be for you.
WHAT IS AN EXPLORER BELT?
The Explorer Belt is a challenge of a lifetime.
The Explorer Belt is one of the Top Awards in Scouting.
It is a chance to take part in a ten-day expedition that brings you a real understanding of a different country, its culture and way of life.
You will develop this understanding by travelling through the chosen country, working as part of a small team to complete a series of projects and most importantly by meeting local people.
It is an experience and an achievement that you will remember for the rest of your life.
MEMBERSHIP
Be an Explorer Scout aged 16 or over, or a Scout Network member at the time of the expedition.
COST
You and your team will prepare your own budget with support from our Explorer Belt Support Team, however based on previous experience the cost for these Explorer Belt destinations is typically in the region of £1,000 to £1,200 but this will be confirmed before final sign up is required.
TIMING
We are currently planning to arrange Explorer Belt expeditions during summer 2024, but dates will be agreed in due course.
TRAINING
There will be a number of workshops and training days / weekends which you will be expected to attend. These are when you will undertake the preparation work for your Explorer Belt. To find out more you will need to attend one of the Explorer Belt Launch events. Provisional dates for these are below:
- Thursday 21st September 2023 – Crofters Mead, Cheriton Bishop
- Friday 29th September 2023 – The Pavilion, Holsworthy
- Awaiting date in September – 1st South Zeal HQ
- Awaiting date in September – 1st Okehampton HQ
Details of workshops will be provided once you have registered your interest. You will be required to participate in these as part of your preparations for your expedition.
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
To register your interest in participating in an Explorer Belt please click here and complete the details on the online registration form:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER INTEREST
USEFUL LINKS
https://www.scouts.org.uk/top-awards/explorer-belt/
https://cms.scouts.org.uk/media/4759/reach-out-and-explore-sept-2019.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1JjLT4wqiDUATBhvBbxww/videos