Welcome to the Explorer Scout web pages for Merseyside County Scouts. Explorer Scouting in Merseyside is a vibrant, exciting and fast growing section with a growth of 6% last year alone. My thanks to all Commissioners, Leaders and supporters for all the hard work that is being put in to deliver quality Explorer Scouting. It is a section you will want to be involved in.

These pages will give you news, support and programme ideas of what is happening in Explorer Scouting in Merseyside. In 2006 we have held the County Mersey 100 Competition, support events for Explorer Units and Young Leader Units, the Mersey Moot, an Explorer Belt Expedition to Canada, preparation for the World Scout Jamboree in 2007 and a County Wide Development Day. In 2007 we look forward to X-Fest, the Explorer Centenary Celebration Event on the 7th July, Young Leader Training Days and much more.

We also have an area for the Units within Merseyside to tell you what activities and events they participate in. There is also a programme ideas resource which I would encourage Units to contribute to and take ideas from.

Enjoy Explorer Scouting

Chas Hawkins
ACC(Explorer Scouts)

Explorer Scouting is scouting for all Young People in Merseyside aged 14-18 and at present is the fastest growing Youth Section in Merseyside. As the section continues to develop so does the quality of the activities and opportunities available to the Explorer Scouts.

The County Forum continues to develop and contribute valuable ideas resulting in events such as TONC, Merseyside 100 Competition and as the basis for ideas for future events within the County. Please ensure that your District has a voice at the Forum.

Events such as the Bala Canoe Weekend, Mersey Moot and Explorer Belt Expeditions continue to be popular with Explorer Scouts and continue to develop to meet the needs of the Explorer Scouts. Thank you to those teams of people who organise and deliver these Events.

The web site is set out within the following headings, please take a look at:

• Unit News – What is happening in Units across Merseyside? This page is reserved for you, the Units, to send us pictures and articles from events you have run or taken part in.
• Programme – You will find programme ideas from around the County as well as a link to the new National Programme On Line resource. Why not send us your programmes and ideas and let others share in your ideas.
• Young Leaders – Advice and information for Explorer Scouts and Leaders involved in the Young Leadership Scheme.
• Want to Help? – Can you help Explorer Scouting on Merseyside? This page gives you the information you need.
• Events – Details of forthcoming events and pictures of past events. If you are running an event and are able to share it with other Explorer Scouts, please let us have the details and we will advertise the event.
• International – Support for International themes and expeditions. Also information on events and expeditions that are being planned within the County.
• County Forum – Agendas and Notes from the County Forum.
• Explorer Support Meetings – Agendas and Notes from County Explorer Support Meetings
• Contacts – How to contact the people involved in Explorer Scouting within Merseyside County
• Moving On – Advise and information for Explorer Scouts and Leaders about Merseyside Scout Network.

July 2009

3rd - 5th

Historic Trails Camporee Join us to celebrate the 100th anniversary of America’s first Boy Scout Troop. www.cherokeebsa.org Oklahoma 12.00pm

4th - 11th

Utopia Open to Open to Scouts and Scout leaders from 10 years. There will also be special programme activities for age 16 plus. The opportunity to build a new and better society for one week in Norway. www.landsleir.no Norway 12.00pm

15th - 23rd

The Danish Scout Jamboree Open to Scouts aged 6 years to 23 years. Scouts from all over the world are invited to come and experience Scouting the Danish way. gu@klu.dk Denmark 12.00pm

20th - 28th

Roverway 2009 Open to participants 16 – 22 years, staff 23 years + The programme will focus on making new friends, staying together, quiet times, diverse cultural activities and having a great time with lots of great people from all over the world. www.roverway.is Iceland 12.00pm