The summer was a very active one for Explorers, so this is just a brief summary.

Camps

Many Explorers were involved in camps over the summer, both with their Units and as Young Leaders helping the younger sections.  Special mention should be made of the International camps, including Blair Atholl, Kandersteg and Denmark. 

SEEE – South East Explorer expeditions

The DofE Qualifying hillwalking expeditions for Gold and Silver are well under way, with two of each completed using routes between Arrochar and the Dunoon area.  There is another Silver in the Lowther Hills, and another Gold starting at Arrochar.

There was also a very successful combined Gold and Silver expedition for Explorers with additional support needs.  Congratulations are due to the young people concerned, including those who attended as supporters, and special thanks go to Neil and Colin for organising and running this so successfully, having previously run Bronze and Silver.

There is a Biking Silver and further Bronze expeditions this month.  Canoeing should be completed shortly. 

Awards

As a result of their activities over the summer, many Explorers will have completed nights away, hikes and expeditions that count towards their Chief Scout’s Award Platinum and Diamond levels, and King’s Scout Award, as well as specific badges.  We would encourage all leaders to check what individual Explorers have done, and add it to their record.