About the Explorer Belt
The Explorer Belt is the challenge of a lifetime that is available to Explorer Scouts aged over 16 and members of the Scout Network. It is a chance to undertake an international expedition over ten days that brings a real understanding of a different country, its people and way of life.
The Explorer Belt is often described as 'the antidote to the package holiday'. It is designed to help young people develop a real understanding of another country by travelling through that country, working as a small team to complete surprise projects, and meeting local people.
To complete the Explorer Belt, an Explorer Scout must:
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plan and train for an international expedition as part of a small team
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travel to another country of their choice and travel through that country over ten days
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complete a major project of their own choice
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complete around ten smaller projects
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keep a notebook or diary during the expedition
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take part in a debriefing after the expedition
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make a presentation about the expedition.
