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12th Gateshead Explorers

Welcome to Explorers!

Our programme:

Information about our programme is coming soon.

Who are Explorers?

Explorers are a go-getting group of young people aged 14 to 18 who: 

• Master new skills and try new things
• Make new friends
• Have fun and go on adventures, at home and abroad
• Explore the world around them
• Help others and make a difference, in their own communities and beyond

Week in and week out, they gather in groups called Explorer Troops to conquer the small task of changing the world.

Explorers are split into smaller groups called patrols, which are lead by the patrol leader.

The scout promise

Most people will use this promise:

On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God and to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.

Those who are not religious may choose this promise:

On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to uphold our Scout values, to do my duty to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.

The scout law:

1. A Scout is to be trusted.
2. A Scout is loyal.
3. A Scout is friendly and considerate.
4. A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.
5. A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
6. A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
7. A Scout has self-respect and respect for others

Badges

Badge placement:

Uniform

Where do I get scout uniform?

You can purchase Explorer uniform for your child at Whickham Thorns activity centre in Gateshead. Here is the link to their website: Shop | Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre. Alternatively, you can send them an email directly: shop@gatesheadscouts.org.uk.

Uniform can also be purchased from the online shop. Here is a link to the Explorer Scout section of the official Explorer Scout uniform site:

https://shop.scouts.org.uk/uniforms/explorers

Explorers require the Beige Shirt. All other uniform items are optional, however, please see below for our standard uniform list.

Weekly Meetings

• Explorer Scout Shirt / Blouse with a plain t-shirt underneath. Shirts are removed for games
• Explorer trousers / Walking trousers (e.g. Craghoppers) / tracksuit bottoms (plain dark colours only) / leggings (plain dark colours only) / Shorts (plain dark colours only) NO BLUE JEANS
• Trainers (non marking soles) / walking shoes. No flip flops or croc like shoes to be worn
• Group Necker (provided by us when your child makes their promise)
• Headwear for religious reasons

Church Parades / Other Official events

• Explorer Scout Shirt / Blouse
• School Trousers / Skirt / Scout Trousers
• Black School Shoes
• Necker
• Black Socks / Tights
• Headwear for religious reasons