{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/network/\u0022 title=\u0022Network\u0022\u003EScout Network\u003C/a\u003E is our fifth and final section for 18-25 year olds. Joining is a great way to stay in touch with other young people in Scouts when your time at Explorers comes to an end. Here\u0027s what to expect when the time comes.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EI\u2019m an Explorer moving on to Scout Network. What should I expect?\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen you turn 18, you can become part of Scout Network in the same District you were an Explorer in.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ENetwork members still earn badges digitally, and still go on camps. They still throw themselves into expeditions and aim for their top awards. They still chase adventures overseas and build communities closer to home and get their hands dirty and battle it out for the last of the toasted marshmallows. The main difference is that they have more flexibility and independence and autonomy than any of the other sections. District Scout Networks are self-led, and their programme is designed to fit around the bundle of commitments humans juggle in their late teens and early twenties. You may be less likely to meet weekly, but you\u2019re guaranteed to have just as much fun as you did in Explorers, and to gain even more skills to put on that CV. Because becoming a grown-up shouldn\u2019t mean you have to miss out on all the good stuff.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ETo get a better idea of what to expect before you take the leap, have a look at our \u003Ca href=\u0022/network/\u0022 title=\u0022Network\u0022\u003ENetwork resources\u003C/a\u003E, and talk to your Explorer Leader about completing the Moving on Award. It involves spending at least three weeks interacting with Scout Network while keeping up your normal routine at Explorers.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EWhat happens if I move to a new area? Can I choose which District I\u2019m linked with?\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENetwork is flexible and you can choose which District you\u2019d like to be a part of. If you\u2019re moving to start a new job or university course, for example \u2013 your 14-24 Team Leader can help you relocate. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf you\u2019d rather keep things open, though, you don\u2019t have to be affiliated with a specific District. You can opt out locally via your account on scouts.org.uk and remain part of the UK Scout Network only. Even British Scouts living abroad can stay involved, as long as their country of residence is a member of British Scouting Overseas.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":"How you move from Scouts Explorers to Network","pageType":null,"location":null,"browserTitle":"","versionDate":"14 July 2023","reviewDate":"08/05/2019","redirectUrl":"","id":40625,"nodeName":"Moving up to Network","title":"Moving up to Network","type":"contentPage","image":{"url":"/media/12282/explorer-group-listening-jpg.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dae7ebdfcaed80","caption":"Group of Explorers listening","type":"jpg","size":183783,"width":1000,"height":667,"altText":"A group of Explorers look to the right paying attention."},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Moving up to Network","headerSubTitle":"","headerCta":"","headerCtaText":"","headerCtaLink":"","headerBackgroundColour":"490499","showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":[]},"subHeader":"How you move from Scouts Explorers to Network","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80MDYyNSJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/explorers/moving-up-to-network/"}