Chester-le-Street Centurions ESU is the Explorer Scout Unit which covers the whole of Chester-le-Street District. We run a variety of programmes for young people (male and female) aged 14-17 with different Sub-Units meeting on different nights of the week throughout the area.
Explorer Scouts is a very flexible section, designed to fit in with what you want out of Scouting. You can be a Young Leader, helping out with a younger section, and we can help you with any training or advice you may need and support you the whole way. Alternatively, you can join us and work towards your Duke of Edinburgh Award or arrange and take part in an overseas expedition for your Explorer Belt Award. On the other hand, you may just join us to have a bit of fun but rest assured whether you want to take part in some or all of the activities, our leaders are here to help you get the most out of your time with us.
Currently we have four sub-units up and running, meeting weekly at Waldridge, Great Lumley, and Burnmoor, and a young leader development unit running periodic workshops.
See our poster – leadership team – how our explorer unit fits together – programme and events
Explorer Scout Young Leaders (ESYLs) undertake 11 modules as part of their training. Are you thinking about becoming an Explorer Scout Young Leader or are you an adult volunteer leading…
All events and meetings for our District Explorers are advertised and managed though OSM (Online Scout Manager). Once you join Explorers in Chester-le-Street, whether at our Waldridge, Burnmoor or Lumley…
Interested in the Duke of Edinburgh Award? Basic information for participants can be found here: Bitesize Guide – Participants Here is a parents information booklet to DofE. You should complete this…
It’s hard work being a Young Leader, but it is fun and very rewarding. To help you, our Explorer Young Leaders, to get the most out of your volunteering…
Here is where your Explorer Scout badges should go: