Explorer Scouts

Do more. Share more. Be more.

We are proud to be the fourth section of the Scout family for young people aged 14-18. Avon currently hosts over 1200 Explorer Scouts in over 54 units who have gained some incredible life-shaping experiences through scouting. We are also proud to host an evolving Young Leader scheme. By following an inclusive and youth-led programme, Explorers are encouraged to challenge themselves, do their best and be themselves through an exciting time of their lives.

Top awards

As a member of The Scout Association you can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards and King’s Scout Award. This is done through being a member of an Explorer Scout Unit or the Scout Network. The Chief Scout’s Platinum Award, the Chief Scout’s Diamond Award, and the King’s Scout Award have similar requirements to the D of E Bronze, Silver and Gold awards (respectively).

Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

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