Welcome to The Viking Explorer Scout Unit

in Holmes Chapel Cheshire

Whats On

October

16th - Chariots

17,18,19 Joti/Jota - Details

Sat 18th Bonfire build 10.00 Vic club

23rd - Halloween - Dress up and Eat

Saturday 28th - Bonfire build 10.00 Vic club

30th - Half term no meeting

November

Sat 1st - Bonfire

6th - Committee meet 18.00

Sun 9th - Remembrance day

December

To be decided by committee

January

Christmas Camp - 9,10,11 January

Indoors at Boarfold Scout camp

(details later)

Chamboree - Huge international camp held every 4 years in Cheshire. 8th to 15th August 2026.

To go - deposit of £50 must be paid by 23rd October !!

Details here

YOUR ADVENTURE STARTS HERE

Explorer Scouts are encouraged to lead themselves, design their own programme and work towards the top awards that Scouting offers, with the support, direction and guidance of their leaders.

EXPLORER SCOUTS :-

  • Get to try activities such as camping, Hillwalking, climbing, Canoeing,

  • Go for Explorer Scout Awards, Duke of Edinburgh Awards and the Explorer Belt (a 10 day challenge abroad) – all recognised by universities and employers

  • Can train as young leaders – working with an experienced adult, they learn how to run activities for young people aged 6 – 14.

  • Fundraise and help in the community

  • Are aged 13½ to18 years

Interested in Explorer Scouting in Holmes Chapel?

For more info send an e-mail to vikingexplorers8@gmail.com or look Here