The team organised a “Cube” style set of challenges which involved balancing balls, catching balls in cups and lots of coordination skills. Great fun.
Category: Explorers
Explorer Scouts are the senior section at Hessle Scout Group and are open to all young people aged 14½ to 18.
The Explorer section was officially formed in September 2008; although the Explorers did exist prior to this date but were attached to the Cubs and Scouts as young leaders.
The Explorers usually meet on a Thursday evening between 7pm and 9pm in School Term time, but this often changes to accommodate the programme.
The section is fortunate to have a strong leadership and support team; this gives the young people the chance to experience a varied and exciting programme. If you think you are up for the challenge of outdoors activities which include climbing, camping, kayaking, hiking and basically having fun and meeting new people then use the email below to contact us.
For further information, please contact explorers@hesslescoutgroup.co.uk
13th February 2014 – Pull the cord
We invested in para-cord and clips for the Explorers to learn the art of para-cord weaving to make a practical bracelet with a clip that contained a whistle. All enjoyed.
6th February 2014 – Trading Post
The Explorers took part in a traditional Scout trading post with a bit of a potato twist at the start of the evening. They had to peel a potato skin and there were points for the longest single length of peel. This produced some interesting interpretations of the words “single length of peel”. It was…
January 2014 – Scrum down with the Beavers
3 of our Explorers play for Hessle RUFC under 15’s and they supported the Beavers with their Fitness challenge by delivering rugby union skills and some fitness activities. Both the Explorers and the Beavers had a great night.
16th January 2014 – Team building
The Explorers built on the team spirit they all share with some interesting challenges which encouraged working together to achieve the goal.
11th January 2014 – Explorers lead the way with new project
The Explorers provided a strong labour force to assist with the new outdoor activity area at the Scout HQ. They helped with the clearing of the ground in preparation for the new security fencing, door and paving. Some of them even got to drive the JCB.
3rd April 2014 – Alternative Cookers
This week the Explorers set about making a new kind of cooker. It involved a large tin can, tin foil and a grill. They used charcoal as their heat source, which some were more successful at using than others!
13th March 2014 – Fire Brigade take control
We visited the Humberside Fire & Rescue control room at the HQ building. This was a very interesting evening and really good to see the type of technology at the finger tips of the controllers and the type of incidents they deal with. We witnessed live incidents and it was an eye opener for the…
22nd February 2014 – Founders Day fundraising
The Scout Group supported by the Explorer unit held a fundraising table top sale. This was a fantastic effort by all and the long hours paid off with a massive £652 raised. Well done.
Look what we’ve done in 2013
What did you do this summer? If you were at Hessle Explorers you could have enjoyed this……….