To support the programme there are a range of badges and awards for the Explorer Scout: the Chief Scout’s Platinum and Diamond Awards; the Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards; Explorer Belt; activity badges; Group awards and Moving-On award to the Scout Network. The Activity Badges cover: air activities; community; creative; emergency aid; lifesaver; mountain activities; recreation; science & technology; scouting skills; nautical skills; water activities plus the staged badges available to the Beaver, Cub and Scout sections.
King’s Scout Award
The King’s Scout Award is the top achievement for Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members and comprises of a variety of activities to complete.
The King’s Scout Award (KSA) is linked closely to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award and it is worth working on the two awards together.
To gain the award you must complete all of the requirements before your 25th birthday.
Chief Scout’s Awards
The Chief Scout’s Awards are the highest award available in each of the sections; Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Explorer Scouts, and Scout Network.
Chief Scouts Bronze (Beavers)
Chief Scouts Silver (Cubs)
Chief Scouts Gold (Scouts)
Chief Scouts Platinum (Explorers)
Chief Scouts Diamond (Explorers/Network)
These are the highest award a Beaver/Cub/Scout/Explorer can earn. To complete it, you need to earn a minimum number of Activity or Staged Activity Badges of your choice, as well as all of the Challenge Awards. The Chief Scout’s Award shows that you’ve given new things a go, played your part, and stuck it out, even when the going got tough. It’s a really big achievement, and you should be proud.
Duke of Edinburgh Award
As a member of The Scout Association you can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award as well as Scouting Awards. This is done through being a member of an Explorer Scout Unit or the Scout Network.
There are three award levels to achieve:
Bronze – for those aged 14+ years*
Silver – for those aged 15+ years*
Gold – for those aged 16+ years
* If a young person isn’t 14 or 15 yet, but is in the school year in which their peer group turns 14 or 15, they can start their respective award. All activities must be completed by a young person’s 25th birthday.
Explorer Belt
The Explorer Belt is the challenge of a lifetime, open to Explorer Scouts aged 16 and over and members of the Scout Network.
It is a chance to take part in a ten-day expedition that brings a real understanding of a different country, its people and way of life.
Challenge Awards
Challenge Awards are all about stepping outside your comfort zone. Try out something you wouldn’t normally be interested in. Take the lead on something that scares you. Along the way, you’ll unlock hidden talents and stand tall.
For full details see The Scouts Association website.
Moving-on Awards
Eventually, it’ll be time to embrace your next big adventure. Moving-on Awards help ease the transfer of young people between sections and introduce the Membership Awards for each section.
Beaver Scouts to Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts to Scouts
Scouts to Explorer Scouts
Explorer Scouts to Scout Network
