Explorer Scout units are getting bigger
Explorer Scout Units (young people aged 14 to 17) are getting bigger in Alford, Spilsby and Skegness. Four new Units were opened in the last year, and the young people are participating in a wide range of activities.
Scouting provides over 250 activities ranging from air activities to cooking, emergency aid to global issues and pioneering to water activities. If you want to play board games, go ten pin bowling, go bouldering, learn navigation skills, go on hikes, learn first aid, do some cooking, go camping, go scuba diving, go caving, make new friends and have fun, why not come along? The total number of young people involved in Explorers has more than doubled in the last twelve months.
Independence, leadership, problem solving, responsibility, social skills and team building are skills you can learn and develop as an Explorer Scout. You’ll also be able to have lots of fun and try some new activities. Volunteer Nigel said, “Young people can learn and develop skills, and these will help with applications for apprenticeships, college, employment and university.”
In a recent report, Stephanie Simmons gave twelve reasons why joining Scouts helps with a young person’s development. These included, builds confidence and self-esteem, promotes outdoor skills, enhances social skills, provides a safe environment and offers adventure and fun.
Nigel added, “Scouting also provides opportunities for adults to volunteer. If you want to volunteer to work with Squirrels (ages 4 to 6), Beavers (ages 6 to 8) Cubs (ages 8 to 10), Scouts (ages 10 to 14) or Explorers (ages 14 to 17), or volunteer in the background, e.g. fundraising, trustee, administration, IT or just helping when needed, we can find you a role.”
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