Young Leaders (14-18)
The Young Leaders’ Scheme is just one of the exciting programme elements in the Explorer Scout section. All leaders in the Beaver Scout, Cub Scout and Scout Section who are between the ages of 14 and 18 must be members of an Explorer Scout Young Leaders’ Unit. They are Explorer Scouts who choose to devote a large proportion of their time in Scouting to service in another section.
The Young Leaders’ Scheme helps Explorer Scouts to develop and grow as individuals. It allows them to make a valuable contribution to their community and give service to others. The scheme also helps them fulfil the service elements of their awards.
Recognition
A Young Leader’s badge will be awarded after completing Module A. A Young Leader woggle, if required, is available to buy from the district Scout shop.
A mission strip should be presented after completing each mission, these are placed around the module A badge.
A Young Leader belt buckle should be awarded on completion of the entire scheme (completion of ALL training modules and missions).
The Young Leader Service Award can be worn on the adult uniform to recognise a person’s completion of the Young Leaders’ Scheme.
The Young Leader certificate should be presented when the Young Leader either turns 18 or completes the whole scheme. The back of the certificate can be used to record which modules and missions the Young Leader has completed.
CAMELOT AREA. See further down the Page for AVALON AREA
14/05/25-UPDATED – Young Leader Training – Camelot Area
Unless advised otherwise this takes place every 3rd Tuesday** of the month 7-9pm, at The Scout & Guide Centre, Recreation Ground, Stoke Road, Martock TA12 6AF
* Neckerchief to be worn.
** Unless Stated otherwise
For further details please email yllcamelot@eastsomersetscouts.org.uk
2025
20th May – Module B
17th June – Module C
SUNDAY 22nd JUNE – Module K – First Aid Training – see attached form for info – HERE
15th July – Module D
August – no session
16th September – Module A (switched from October)
21st October – Module E (switched from September)
18th November – Module F
16th December – Module G
2026 – Modules H onwards, with frequent Module A opportunities in Camelot area or Avalon area, as well as County YL events.
AVALON AREA
For further details please email yllavalon@eastsomersetscouts.org.uk
Below is the Avalon Young Leader Programme to Summer 226, for all who wish to come along.
Our meeting time & location is the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7-9pm, at The Scout Hut, Welshmill Lane, Frome BA11 3AP unless otherwise stated.
2nd September – Module J (please note the change of date due to MOOT prep for the resident unit at Welshmill neding the hall on the 9th)
14th October – Module B
11th November – Module C
9th December – Module A – please note this week’s training is longer so starts at 6.45pm and finishes at 9.15pm
13th January 2026 – Module D 7-9pm
10th February 2026 – Module E
10th March 2026 – Module F
14th April 2026 – Module G
12th May 2026 – Module H
9th June 2026 – Module I
14th July 2026 – Module J
There will be an opportunity to do Module K with East Somerset District Young Leader training next year and further Module A trainings may also be added in on a Saturday in Wells in the New Year. Please watch this space for details.
