Who we are
Explorers is Scouts for people age 14-18. We're the unit based in Devoran, Cornwall (although many of us were in Scouts elsewhere). It's open to everyone - boys and girls - and you don't have to have been in Scouts before (or wear a Tutu!).
Our explorer Scout leader is John Parham, assisted by Richard Innes and John Sanders
Our explorer Scout leader is John Parham, assisted by Richard Innes and John Sanders
What we do
Our Wednesday evening meetings are different each week, almost always outside during the summer (and often in the winter too). We do everything and (almost) anything - as long as we can fit it in. In the past year, we've done everything from watersports and climbing to pancake tossing competitions. We also spend a couple of evenings a month planning activities and working towards DofE awards (which most explorers choose to complete).
In between our weekly meetings, we do the things that we can't fit into a Wednesday evening. Many explorers take part in the Ten Tors Challenge. Including the training, this involves about 11 weekends spent walking and camping, mainly on Dartmoor, between January and May. We also go camping for between a few days and a week every year on the Isles of Scilly (or sometimes elsewhere - hopefully France next year!), do survival camps (sleeping outdoors in our own shelters), dry slope skiing, skating and too many others to list. For a sample of what's coming soon, have a look at the activities page.
In between our weekly meetings, we do the things that we can't fit into a Wednesday evening. Many explorers take part in the Ten Tors Challenge. Including the training, this involves about 11 weekends spent walking and camping, mainly on Dartmoor, between January and May. We also go camping for between a few days and a week every year on the Isles of Scilly (or sometimes elsewhere - hopefully France next year!), do survival camps (sleeping outdoors in our own shelters), dry slope skiing, skating and too many others to list. For a sample of what's coming soon, have a look at the activities page.
Contact
Email us: [email protected]