Explorers and Young Leaders
Explorer Scouts is a group for young people aged between 14 and 18 years old looking for a new challenge.
Our partner section, Panther Explorer Scout unit meets on Friday nights at Long Crendon, Brill and Haddenham (on rotation) and draws teenagers from surrounding villages.
Activities range from camping, hiking, music and games nights and is run a fantastic volunteer team.
Being part of the Chiltern Vale District, Panther’s get the chance to work with other Explorer Scouts in the District (which stretches from Lane End in the south via Princes Risborough, Haddenham and Long Crendon to Oakley in the north) so they can take part in an even wider spectrum of activities.
There is also a range of ambitious badges and awards, through which Explorers can demonstrate their proficiencies and expand their interests.
In addition, young people doing their DoE – Duke of Edinburgh Awards, can join our group as young leaders, helping with Squirrels, Beavers, or Cubs on a regular basis. They do this by volunteering as a non-member for a set period of time.
Young leaders are a valuable asset to the group, bringing a young, fresh new aspect to the activity programmes and positive role models for younger members. We actively encourage our young leaders to help plan activities and run parts of the programme every week.
For more information, you can contact the Explorer Scout team, Jenny Davies, Jen Crowden, Jonny Davies, and Dan Collins at panther@chilternvalescouts.org.uk, or contact us and we will make the contact for you.