Astrra Explorers usually meet on a Thursday evening, 7:00 – 8:30pm in term times.
Meetings are usually held at Ancell’s Farm Community Centre unless we’re out and about in the local area.
Ages
Explorer Scouts are young people aged between 14 and 18 years old.
Activities
With the support, direction and guidance of Unit leaders, Explorer Scouts are encouraged to lead themselves, design their own programme and work towards the top awards that Scouting offers. A key difference between Scouts and Explorers is that there is no patrol system in Explorers and a more relaxed format prevails.
The Explorer programme is supplemented and complemented by events and activities delivered across the Odiham District, allowing them the opportunity to socialise and work with other local Explorer Units.
Explorers also have the opportunity to be a part of The Young Leaders’ Scheme which develops their leadership skills and sense of responsibility, by helping to run meetings for younger sections.
Structure
Although Explorers are strictly-speaking a district function and part of Odiham District, the Astra Explorer Unit has close ties with 6th Fleet Scouts, and many 6th Fleet Cubs and Scouts have graduated up through to Astra Explorers.
For more information, contact Pete in the Astra Explorer Unit at astra.explorers@outlook.com.