We have organised for Braintree Explorers to complete their Bronze Expeditions on the weekend Sat 8th June – Sun 9th June. For those already signed up to the Bronze D of E award that have not yet completed the expedition,…
New Clothing Available to Buy!
Hoodies and polo shirts are now available to buy giving a standard appearance for all Explorer scouts in Braintree district with a slightly different colour to indicate which unit you are part of. The cost of these products is £26…
Explorers celebrate Christmas
Last weekend, all the explorer units in Braintree district came together to celebrate Christmas with a sleepover at Belchamps Scout Activity Centre in Hockley. It was a very festive affair, with Christmas music playing and fun and laughter galore! The…
Sam gets an award!
Sam Starckey, our assistant unit leader at Three Rivers ESU has been recognised for her amazing contributions to the Explorer section by being awarded the Chief Scouts Commendation for Good Service award. This award is awarded in respect of not…
Christmas Sleepover 2023
Our district christmas meal and sleepover will be taking place at Belchamps Scout Acvtivity Centre in Hockley this year on Saturday 9th to Sunday 10th December. There will be a full christmas dinner served with all the trimmings, lots of…
African Adventures – Essex Scouts
It is really exciting to see Essex Scouts are putting on a lot of International opportunities for Explorer Scouts across the county over the coming few years. This summer just gone, we had lots of Explorers attend the various different…
Remembrance Parade 2023
As we usually do, we will be paying our respects and remembering those who gave their lives in the line of duty on Remembrance Sunday – 12th November 2023. Along with the other Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts in the…
Essex International Jamboree
Don’t miss out on the Essex International Jamboree next summer – sign up now!!! Next summer, Braintree Explorers will be making the short journey to Chelmsford to spend a week camping with thousands of Scouts and Guides from all across…







