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Griffin Explorer Scout Unit

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Membership and Participation Awards

The Membership and Participation Awards signify that an Explorer Scout has made their promise and has participated in the programme for a period of time.



Chief Scout's and the Queen's Scout Awards

In the Explorer Scout section there are three main awards. They are:

These three awards are very closely aligned to the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards (Bronze, Silver and Gold respectively). With good planning, it is possible to gain both the Scouting Award and the appropriate Duke of Edinburgh's Award; a double recognition of achievement.

more about the Chief Scout's and The Queen's Scout Award...


Activity Badges

There are 28 Activity badges specially designed for the Explorer Scout section. These are in addition to the six Staged Activity badges which can be awarded to members of the Beaver, Cub, Scout and Explorer sections. These are:

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Explorer Belt

The Explorer Belt is the challenge of a lifetime that is available to Explorer Scouts aged over 16 and members of the Scout Network.


It is a chance to undertake an international expedition over ten days that brings a real understanding of a different country, its people and way of life.


The Explorer Belt is often described as 'the antidote to the package holiday'. It is designed to help young people develop a real understanding of another country by travelling through that country, working as a small team to complete surprise projects, and meeting local people.


more about the Explorer Scout Belt...


Partnership Awards

Additionally there are three awards to be completed in association with other sections of the movement including Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and the Scout Network. These are:


more about Partnership Awards...


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