Explorer Scout membership in Northampton sees biggest rise since 2013

The reasons for the increase are the number of exciting activities that young people can do and the skills they can learn and develop. These skills will hold them in good stead when applying for college, university, apprenticeship or employment.

With over 250 activities ranging from camping to creative arts, global awareness to motor sports and nautical skills to science and technology, there is something for everyone. Adult volunteer Matt said, “The Explorers get the opportunity to plan and organise their own programme. From this they learn whilst having some fun.” He added, “In Explorers the young people can learn and develop skills such as teamwork, problem solving, leadership, self-confidence, social skills and independence. These skills will help them when they are writing applications for further education or employment.”

Matt said, “The Explorers are going to school or college and are telling their friends about what they did at a section meeting or what they did at a weekend camp, and their friends are saying, “How do I join?”” Matt went on to say, “The Scouts (boys and girls aged 10 to 14) are being retained due to the brilliant programme run by volunteers and when they get to 14, they are asking about joining Explorers. This is resulting in us looking to open more Explorer Units to cope with the demand for places.”

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