What is the Explorer Belt?The Explorer Belt is the challenge of a lifetime that is available to Explorer Scouts aged over 16 and members of the Scout Network.
It is a chance to undertake an international expedition over ten days that brings a real understanding of a different country, its people and way of life.
The Explorer Belt is often described as 'the antidote to the package holiday'. It is designed to help young people develop a real understanding of another country by travelling through that country, working as a small team to complete surprise projects, and meeting local people.
To complete the Explorer Belt, an Explorer Scout or member of the Scout Network must:
plan and train for an international expedition as part of a small team
travel to another country of their choice and travel through that country over ten days
complete a major project of their own choice
complete around ten smaller projects
keep a notebook or diary during the expedition
take part in a debriefing after the expedition
make a presentation about the expedition.
Explorer Belt Support MaterialA series of factsheets have been developed to help Explorer Scout Leaders and Scout Network Members to Plan Explorer Belt Expeditions.They can be downloaded by clicking on the links below:
FS452030 - Introduction
Factsheet 1 of 6 - An introduction to the Explorer Belt
FS452031 - Going your Own Way
Factsheet 2 of 6 - Planning a small, locally organised expedition
FS452032 - Organising a Group Expedition
Factsheet 3 of 6 - Leading a District or County Expedition
FS452033 - Project Suggestions
Factsheet 4 of 6 - Explorer Belt Project Ideas
FS452034 - Useful Contacts
Factsheet 5 of 6 - Useful Contacts for those planning an Expedition
FS452035 - The end game
Factsheet 6 of 6 - The presentation and awarding the belt
When you have completed the Explorer Belt, please take the time to write up a article detailing the experience to share with others
These reports form a valuable resource for Explorer Scout Leaders and Scout Network Members planning an Explorer Belt Expedition. Articles reports can be viewed on the Explorer Scout website .
Please email the article to explorer.belt@scout.org.uk
