Explorer Badges

Like the other sections, there are a number of Activity Badges that Explorer Scouts can earn, ranging from Climbing to Mountain Biking to Hill Walking to Street Sports.Activity Badges can also be earned through external activites and qualifications, so if you think that you have achieved the badge requirements, talk to your Leader.

There are also six staged activity badges, which can be worked on during your entire time in Scouting, from Beaver all the way through to Explorers! These badges are:

  • Emergency Aid
  • Hikes Away
  • Information technology
  • Musician
  • Nights Away
  • Swimmer

    • You can gain whichever badge you have achieved the requirements for, whatever your age.

    Explorers can earn a number of other badges as well, such as the Chief Scout’s Platinum Award, the Chief Scout’s Diamond Award, and the Queen’s Scout Award.

    It is also possible for Explorers to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme through Scouting and the Explorer Belt.

    Badge Placement

    Badges should be placed on your Explorer uniform as shown here.