19th Hendon (3rd Mill Hill)

Explorers

Being an Explorer is all about discovering the world on your own terms and making the most of what you have, wherever and whoever you are.

Alongside your new friends, you’ll master the skills that will make you feel stronger and happier in the long run, and try things you’d never get the chance to do at home or at school.

Whether you’re hiking to faraway lands or building a robot in your local town hall, you’ll have the freedom to choose what you’d like to do, and work together with adults to make it happen.

What do you do at Explorers?

Explorers take part in the flag ceremony at the beginning and end of meetings, but will spend the evenings undertaking their own activities such as badge work; completing their Young Leader Training Modules, off-site activities, and DofE check-ins.. They will also go on camps, both as a Unit, and part of the group Summer Camps

Can young people become leaders?

Absolutely. If taking the lead sounds like something you’d like to try for yourself, sign up for the Explorer Scout Young Leader’s Scheme to get some hands-on experience volunteering with the younger Scout sections.

Can you earn badges?

Whilst in Explorers, you can earn:

a Joining In Award

a Moving On Award

Activity Badges

Challenge Awards

a Top Award

a Membership Award

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Whilst in Explorers, you can work towards your Duke of Edinburgh award. At 19th Hendon, we operate a Duke of Edinburgh Award Centre, our Explorers register through us, and we facilitate their Volunteering requirement through having them join the leadership teams at younger sections of the group. Once they have completed their three programmes; skill, volunteering, physical, we run an expedition for them to complete the final requirement of their award. We have successfully ran two Bronze and a Silver expeditions for our Explorers, as well as a Gold expedition, where four of our leaders, all of whom have come through the group as children, completed a four day hike to complete their Gold DofE.

What’s been happening at Endeavour ESU?

The Quest – Issue 04
A Jam-Packed Final Term We are delighted to share with you the latest edition of our group newsletter, The Quest! This issue was originally scheduled for dispatch right at the start of the summer holidays, but with all the excitement and busy preparations surrounding Summer Camp 2026, it got slightly swept up in the rush!… Read more: The Quest – Issue 04
AGM Video 2026
Our Explorer Scouts Earn Official Praise for Exemplary Service!
On a recent “beastly cold” Friday, some of our dedicated Explorer Scouts and Leaders proudly stepped forward to support a prestigious Royal Investiture ceremony, carried out at His Majesty The King’s direct command. Their outstanding conduct has since received glowing commendation from none other than Martin Russell MBE DL, our esteemed Group Patron and the… Read more: Our Explorer Scouts Earn Official Praise for Exemplary Service!
Remembrance Sunday
My sincere thanks and warm congratulations to all the members of the group who took part in Remembrance parade this morning. Your presence, smart appearance, and respectful conduct were greatly appreciated. You have upheld the finest traditions of Scouting and honoured the memory of those who gave their lives in service. Well done to you… Read more: Remembrance Sunday
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Expedition
Huge congratulations to our Explorer Scouts! This weekend, (11-12th October), five of our Explorers completed the expedition element of their Bronze DofE award and we couldn’t be prouder. Over the past few months, they’ve worked hard to build their skills, teamwork, and confidence — often without even realising how much they were learning along the… Read more: Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Expedition

The Committee

The Explorers is run by their own committee, who take the lead on planning camps, activities, running the tuck shop, and contributing to the programme. They are vital parts of the section, and often make up part of leadership teams across the group. They are voted into their roles by their peers and will hold their position until they leave Explorers.