We shall be heading into London to take part in the Scout & Guide Monopoly Run on Saturday 7th March 2026. You will be put into groups of up to 7 people, and the competition is run through a mobile…
Remembrance Parade 2025
Sunday 9th November 2025 The one annual event that we expect every young person and volunteer in the group to attend; to pay our respects and remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty. The parade is…
District Activities Camp 2025
The first weekend in July saw Braintree Explorers attend an activities camp at Skreens Park Scout Activity Centre along with the rest of the scout groups in Braintree District. A full packed programme of activities was on offer for the…
Complete Young Leader Modules Online
We are now able to offer our Young Leaders in Braintree district the opportunity to complete some of their training modules online via an e-Learning platform. This system was developed by Hampshire Scouts and we are utilising this to enable…
Voice 2025
Friday 28th – Sunday 30th March 2025 Voice is a camp for all Explorer Scouts across Essex, hosted by the County Youth Team, providing an opportunity of a youth shaped weekend. Explorers will not only have the opportunity to develop…
Ice Skating
In the last week of term, all the Explorer units in Braintree will come together for an evening of Ice Skating at Riverside Ice & Leisure in Chelmsford. The cost of this event will be £7.00 and shall take place…
Remembrance Parade 2024
The one annual event that we expect every young person and volunteer in the group to attend; to pay our respects and remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty. The parade is full uniform – ironed…
DofE Expeditions
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…
