Explorer Belt, Czechia | 2nd August – 15th August 2027
Are you ready to challenge yourself?
In Summer 2027 West Lancs Scouts will be heading to Czechia & surrounding countries for the expedition of a lifetime!
We’re now recruiting young people as well as two additional leaders for this exciting trip.
What’s on offer?
For Young People aged 16-25
The chance to challenge yourself. You will work as part of a small team to plan your own 10-day expedition through Czechia & surrounding countries.
In the run up to next August, you will attend 3 training events to get you expedition ready. These will include skills such as navigation, 1st aid, team building, cooking on the go, researching local travel arrangements in country, choosing a project for your expedition and much more!
For Adult Leaders
The chance to be part of a leadership team, guiding 16-25yr olds to achieve their Explorer Belt, one of the top 4 awards in Scouting for young people.
In the run up to next August, you will attend & help lead 3 training events to get the participants expedition ready, there will also be some leadership team meet ups between weekends.
Who can take part?
The Explorer Belt is open to Explorer and Network members between the ages of 16 & 25 (participants must be aged 16 or over by 01/07/2027).
For Leader roles you must be 18 by the 1st January 2027.
Cost
The Cost of the trip will be no more than £700 (not including travel to Czechia) for young people, and £525 for adult leaders.
What’s included?
- All three training weekends – including food and accommodation
- Kit – a branded wicking t-shirt, a hoodie, 2 international neckers and a contingent badge
- Travel insurance (this may not cover some expensive personal items, such as cameras)
- Your budget for Explorer Belt – you will be given this money to use for food and accommodation on your expedition & a celebratory meal in Prague & an emergency budget for teams
- R&R activities – these are TBC and will be chosen by the participants on training weekends
- Use of a base prior to and after the expedition
- Awards ceremony on return to UK – including certificate, belt and badge
What’s not included
- 2 lunches and 1 evening meal in Prague prior/post expedition
- Flights/transport to and from Prague
Ten days, one incredible adventure!
Could Explorer Belt 2027 be your next Scouting Adventure?
How do I apply?
You can apply as a participant by following the following link – https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/v8X3KqBTVa
You can apply for a leadership role using this link – https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/psMJPPwdqA
Closing Date: midnight on 11th October for participants and 25th October 2026 for Adult Leaders