Todmorden Scout Group

Position of badges on uniform (Explorer Scouts)

The diagram below shows the positions of Explorer badges on their Uniform.

Explorer Scout badges and awards

There is a wide range of badges and awards available to young people in the Explorer Section.

Activity badges

Many of the badges available are activity badges, which represent the pinnacle of achievement in a particular field. Whether their interests lie in Hill Walking or Performing Arts, Aviation or Public Relations, Explorers are rewarded both for developing existing strengths and undertaking new ventures.

Additional badges and awards

In addition, there are a number of extra badges and awards, obtained by taking part in particular challenges or schemes.

Core badges

There are a number of core badges, obtained upon joining or moving on from the Unit, or for time spent in the Scouting movement.

 Explorers


Known as Border Explorers we meet on Thursday evenings, from 7.30pm till 9pm at Ferney lee School. Our leadership team currently consists of Jon Pat, and Matt (Section Leaders) The Explorer Scout section is for Young People aged 14 to 18.

They make up the fourth Section of the Scouting family. We have both Males and Females in our Unit. Explorers Scouts is all about encouraging and developing all our members in leadership, independence and teamwork, appropriate to their age and ability.

As an Explorer Scout, you will get the chance to work with other Explorer Scouts in your District, not just your Unit. By doing this, you will get the chance to do many more activities, not just the ones your Unit organises.

We actively encourage participation I the D of E award as well as the Scout Award scheme with the crowning Glory being the Queen Scout Award and the Gold D of E award.

Contact Our Explorer Leaders