Explorer Scouts

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Keys to success for Explorer Scout Units:

  1. Working the award scheme and DofE scheme in tandem.

  2. Run a flexible programme leading to personal achievement.

  3. Give an opportunity to take part in an international activity.

  4. Make young peoples participation central to what you do.

  5. Review your programme annually, checking coverage of all zones and methods.
 

Featured support

  1. Young Leaders Scheme

  2. Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

  3. Challenge 50

Activities to support your programme

  • Manchester City Challenge

  • Challenge Hike

  • Challenge Camp

  • Quiz Night

Awards

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County Support Contacts

Chris Kippax
County Explorer Scout Leader ~ (explorers@gmescouts.org.uk)

Nick Steciuk
County Scouter (Young Leaders Scheme)

Andrew Hill
Assistant County Commisioner (Programme) ~ (gmeprogramme@gmail.com)

Contact your DESC (District Explorer Scout Commissioner) for local support.

Role of County

The remit of the team is to support and develop a quality Scouting programme for the young people in the area. To help us focus upon what will make a difference across the County we focus on 5 areas:

  1. Widening opportunities for young people with events
  2. Programme and activity support – ensuring quality Scouting for all young people
  3. Targeted programme development support – focused on areas
  4. Recognition for our young people and adults
  5. Involving young people
We do this by supporting DESCs, holding County Support Team meetings open to all, organising key events and leading on new initiatives.