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
26/01/2026 -UPDATED – Young Leader Training – Camelot Area
Our meeting time & new location is 7-9pm, every * 3rd Tuesday of the month ( * unless otherwise stated), at The Scout Hut, far side of South Petherton Recreation Ground, top of Lightgate Lane, South Petherton. TA13 5AU.
Neckerchief to be worn when attending & remember your log book! (Log books are issued at Module A.)
2026
February 10th – Module A *note – this is an earlier date due to half term
March 17th – Module I
April 21st – Module J
Module K – First Aid – Sunday 10th May – 9am to 4pm at Hamdon First Aid, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon. Full info on the booking form, available from 1st Jan 2026. Please contact yllcamelot@eastsomersetscouts.org.uk to get this. Places will be confirmed when the completed booking form has been received back. Priority of places is to explorers nearing 18 years/ or this is their final module to complete, then on a first come first served basis of a completed booking form. Spaces are open to all young leaders across the entire district.
May 19th – Module A
June 16th – Module B
July 21st – Module C
August – no meeting – Summer Holidays
September 15th – Module A
October 20th – Module D
November 17th – Module E
December 22nd – no meeting – Christmas Holidays
2027 – TBC
January 19th – Module A
February TBA – Module F
And continuing onwards.
For further details please email yllcamelot@eastsomersetscouts.org.uk
NB: Any District Young Leader is welcome to join a YL Training in Camelot and Avalon area, as well as County run weekends, as best suits them.
AVALON AREA
For further details please email yllavalon@eastsomersetscouts.org.uk
Below is the Avalon Young Leader Programme to Summer 2026, 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.
10th February 2026 – Module E
10th March 2026 – Module F
14th April 2026 – Module G
Sunday 10th May – Module K – First Aid – 9am to 4pm at Hamdon First Aid, Stoke-Sub-Hamdon. Full info on the booking form, available from 1st Jan 2026. Please contact yllavalon@eastsomersetscouts.org.uk to get this. Places will be confirmed when the completed booking form has been received back. Priority of places is to explorers nearing 18 years/ or this is their final module to complete, then on a first come first served basis of a completed booking form. Spaces are open to all young leaders across the entire district.
12th May 2026 – Module H
9th June 2026 – Module I
Thursday 2nd July 2026 – Module A: Prepare for Take Off (Essentials and Expectations) @ Wells Scout Hut, Kennion Road, Wells BA5 2NP
14th July 2026 – Module J
