Explorers

Explorers, aged 14 to 18, take on exciting challenges, ambitious projects and meaningful community action. They learn to lead, plan, organise events and push themselves further than they ever thought possible.

14–18 years

Explorers can earn top awards including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Chief Scout’s Platinum and Diamond Awards and the King’s Scout Award. See all Explorer badges.


Peter Wilson
14–24 Team Lead
peterwilson@scoutsni.org

Michael Morrison
KSA Lead
ksaward@scoutsni.org


Burn 24
Location: Crawfordsburn Activity Centre
Date: 30 May 2026
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Explorers Survival Weekend
Location: Crawfordsburn Activity Centre
Date: 18-20 September 2026
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NIJam – Northern Ireland Scout Jamboree
Location: 
Crawfordsburn Activity Centre
Date: 24-30 July 2027
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Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

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