Being an Explorer

At 1st Emsworth we run a Gryffen Explorer Scout section to support young people aged 14 to 18 years of age. The section meets on a Friday in term-time from 19:00 - 21:00.

While we sometimes do activities in the Scout hut we also have a range of activities away from the HQ and this combination is what makes our unit fun and exciting. As Explorer Scouts we are linked to the Havant district and this creates more opportunities for interacting with other Explorer units in our area.

The types of weekly activities we do include climbing, canoeing, treasure hunts, night hikes and even a winter Olympics! We also have regular trips away walking, mountaineering and scrambling. These activities will develop a wide range of skills and many will contribute towards the achievement of awards including the Duke of Edinburgh’s awards and the Chief and King Scout Awards.