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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Our Strategy to 2035
Our Strategy to 2035 will help us keep the focus on what we do best - giving young people a place to belong and giving them the skills to thrive.
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