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 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.

Find out more about it in the Explorer Scout and Scout Network pages on ScoutBase.

Explorer Belt Network

The Explorer Belt Network is a fairly recent addition to The Scout Association's International networks. Following two Explorer Belt Workshops, and identifying that more focused support and effort is required to allow more young people to take part in Explorer Belt, this non-country specific network came into existence.

By tapping existing knowledge of Explorer Belt, from past participants and those who have helped to organise expeditions, it is anticipated that this network can assist in sharing knowledge, ultimately leading to an increase in the numbers of young people attempting and achieving Explorer Belt.

This is now all the more important as Explorer Belt becomes established as a key aspect of the international dimension in the programme for Explorer Scouts and the Scout Network.

The network meets twice a year, providing workshop activities to assist others in the planning and realisation of their expeditions. Occasionally, opportunities present themselves for those engaged with the network to carry forward specific projects focused around Explorer Belt.

For more information contact the Explorer Belt Network:
Email: explorerbeltnetwork@communities.msn.com
Web: http://communities.msn.co.uk/explorerbeltnetwork/