Who We Are

Welcome to Phoenix Explorers.
Since the foundation of Explorer Scouts in 2002, we have been providing the young people of Leighton Buzzard and surrounding areas with the skills for life every Thursday evening, from our home at the 1st Leighton Buzzard Scout Group.
We host 30 young minds each week aged 13.5 to 18, who engage in everything from rifle shooting to volleyball, crafting to cooking. Inspired and driven by the ethos that “Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfil their potential”, we shape and deliver a rich, inclusive programme that supports every aspect of a child’s development – physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development. Our goal is to nurture confident, compassionate young people who are prepared for the wider world.
We share a strong unit ethos that promotes a culture of connection, inclusion, respect and value for everyone in our community.
Please explore our website to learn more about our unit and how we work.
Warm regards,
The Phoenix Leadership Team
How to Find Us
Term Dates 2025/2026
We meet on Thursday evenings between 20:00 – 21:45 at the 1st Leighton Buzzard HQ.
Autumn Term 2025
Thursday 4th September – Term begins for all
Thursday 30th October – Half Term
Thursday 18th December – Term Ends
Spring Term 2026
Thursday 8th January – Term Begins for all
Thursday 19th February – Half Term
Thursday 26th March – Term Ends
Summer Term 2026
Thursday 16th April – Term Begins for all
Thursday 28th May – Half Term
Thursday 16th July – Term Ends