Kaizen Explorers is inspired by the Japanese characters Kai meaning ‘change’ and Zen meaning ‘good’, encouraging young people agreed 14-17 years old to continually improve themselves. Whether this is embracing and enjoying new experiences, developing knowledge and skills and supporting others, locally or further afield.
We generally meet on a Friday night from 7pm-9pm. Friday night is a great opportunity to relax, be with friends and challenge yourself to do something different at the end of the school week. We benefit greatly from our partnership with Furze Platt Scout Group, meeting at Marion’s Meadow campsite, Cookham from March to October and at Furze Platt Scout Group Headquarters on Cookham Road during the winter months.
Many of our Explorers are also part of our Young Leaders’ scheme, where young people are able to take on a leadership role in one of the younger sections.
Essentially you decide what we do. Currently we’re enjoying learning and developing core survival skills, spending time perfecting our campcraft, cooking (and a lot of eating), water sports, cycling and hiking. Sleeping in hammocks and bivvying is real highlight. We organise an annual Explorer camp, a week full of outdoor adventurous activities and some downtime relaxing around a campfire. We are currently developing the delivery of top awards in scouting and are support young people through the Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh schemes.
We currently have five adult leaders, bringing their experience and enthusiasm: Dan, Jon M, Jon T, Kaz and Simon.
Get Involved!
To find out more contact Simon Barrett on
explorers@fpscouts.org.uk
