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Under 18\u2019s won\u2019t be able to stay in private homes (or gardens) during their experiences, this is for their own safety and wellbeing and guidance is available on how to find alternative accommodation.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Can under 18\u2019s still do the Explorer Belt?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EYes, but when doing this the rules for under 18\u2019s would apply, this includes no use of home hospitality, the requirement for nights away permits etc.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Can under and over 18\u2019s still do a mixed Explorer Belt expedition?"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThrough the review of home hospitality it was decided that with appropriate procedures in place Scouts and Guides from abroad would be able to take part in home hospitality within the UK. 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