Dragon Explorer Scout Unit was formed way back in February 2003 when The Scout Association first decided to create Explorer Scouts as a replacement for Venture Scouts. We meet around Maidenhead with many different bases, depending on our activity plan for the evening.
We are a very active unit, regularly taking part in District Events, such as the Cardboard Box Boat Race, Archery and Air Rifle competitions, Explorer Night Hike Challenges (new in 2024), the Annual London Monopoly Run and many more. We also take part in other regional events such as the Exmoor Youth Challenge in May and the 3 Towers Hike in April and we have been abroad on adventures with Berkshire Scouts such as Project Africa (2011, 2015, 2019 and 2024), World Scout Jamborees (2003 to 2023), Explorer Belt to Iceland in 2017 and Ireland in 2023 and Alps 2022 (Hautes-Alpes Region), with Alps 2025 now in the advanced planning stage.
In addition, we create a multitude of fundraising opportunities for our members, helping to save up for all the big adventures we do and to help members subsidise their Explorer Scouting with us.
Want to know more? Drop us a line to [email protected] to find out.