Kent Explorers

16/02/2026

Places are going fast for our first Explorers Climbing Badge weekend of the year this July.

Please send this out to your Explorer units, and to Scouts too, for those scouts who are moving up to Explorers before July.

A great weekend learning new things, developing skills, and meeting new friends from other Explorer units across the County, all in a beautiful setting.

Scan the QR code, or follow the link to book

https://climbing.kentscouts.org.uk/sspage-beavers__cubs__scouts___explorers-explorers-explorer_climber_badge.html

20/01/2026

Young Leader Training Weekends are back for 2026! 🎉

Need to complete your modules? Join us on 7th & 8th March 2026 for a fun-filled training weekend packed with learning, teamwork, and skills for life.

📝 Booking form & full details: https://shorturl.at/0AOis

13/01/2026

Take your Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers on an adventure with the brand new KSS Mission Badge!

Earn the badge by taking on a series of missions. Each mission offers a unique insight into the lifesaving operations of KSS and covers everything from when and how to call 999, to knowing how to help save the life of someone in cardiac arrest, learning some basic aviation skills and the importance of staying fit and healthy for a career in Helicopter Emergency Medical Services.

To find out more and to take on the missions, head to: https://aakss.org.uk/get-involved/scouts-challenge-badge/

29/10/2025

Dear Leaders and Participants,

We would like to inform you that Winter Survival will not be taking place in 2026.

This incredible event has been running for many years and has reached a stage where it needs a full review, overhaul, and significant development to ensure its future success.

To achieve this, the Winter Survival Organising Committee has decided to take a year off to review and strengthen the event.

Our goal is to ensure that Winter Survival returns stronger, safer, and better supported than ever before.

We appreciate your understanding and continued enthusiasm for this much-loved event. Further updates for 2027 will be shared once plans for the next chapter of Winter Survival are in place.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

— The Winter Survival Organising Committee

24/09/2025

15/09/2025

Whilst The Big Weekend 2025 has now come to an end, the memories made will not be forgotten! 🏕

Friday evening, nearly 400 Explorers and 100 Adult Volunteers arrived at Lower Grange Farm for a weekend of fun and adventure! 🧗🏻‍♀️🛶

Here is just a few photos of what we all got up to! More to follow! ⚜️

14/09/2025

The Big Weekend Team's high-Vis jackets have officially been hung up for 2025! 🧥

Everything has been packed down, Everyone has left! 👋

Thank you all, both Adult Leaders and Explorers, for a fantastic Big Weekend! 🎯

See you all next year for Big Weekend 2026!!! 🏕

18th - 20th September 2026 📆

14/09/2025

🌅 Good morning from Lower Grange Farm! Explorers are (slowly 😴) emerging from tents and getting ready for another packed day of adventure. 💪✨

14/09/2025

🎧 Silent Disco = best night of camp! 🕺💃 Explorers smashed it once again — always the highlight of The Big Weekend! 🔥

13/09/2025

🌟 The Big Weekend 2025 is well underway! 🌟

Despite the rain, the Explorers are making the most of it.

Here’s to a weekend full of laughs, memories, and maybe even a little bit of sunshine! ☀️🌧️

10/09/2025

Just A Few Days To Go! 📆

Are you as excited as we are?! ⛺

Information packs have been sent out to leaders via email! 📧