Gosport District Scout Council

Explore!

Explorer Scouts is the new section in Scouting for ages 14 to 18. It is run directly by each Scout District through the District Explorer Scout Commissioner. In Gosport this is Gary Seymour, a dynamic and dedicated Scouter, committed to the success of the section. Lead from the front by enthusiastic leaders still on talking terms with their inner child and not content to sit around doing nothing, the Explorers get to do most of the things they really want to do. What is considered to be traditional Scouting, still takes place but on the members own terms and in a way they want to do it. It is not rammed down their throats nor is it cast aside but undertaken as part of the fun of Scouting just as it should be.

Ideas abound, good, bad and silly! All are considered without prejudice. At a meeting to promote Explorer Scouts in Gosport, it was suggested that we have a bouncy castle one night, quite possibly as a joke. When all the leaders said "yes", the look on the faces of all those attending was a treat to see. Although so far we haven't had a bouncy castle at a meeting, we did get one delivered to a weekend camp. It got used from dawn to dusk (despite some inclement weather) along with archery, fire building, cooking and a film night shown on the roof of the marquee.

Climbing, or to be precise bouldering, is a regular favourite amongst the Explorers as can be seen. Unfortunately we all get so involved with what we do, we often forget to take photos so there aren't many to show here.

If you wish to become involved in Scouting click here or visit http://www.gosportscouts.org.uk/join.php.

The members of the Explorer Section themselves have set up a web site at http://gosport.explorers.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk and all are welcome to visit.