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. We share a strong unit ethos that promotes a culture of connection, inclusion, respect and value for everyone. Our focus is on delivering a broad, balanced and accessible programme for all, alongside comprehensive pastoral support to help every Explorer thrive.
We share the Early Years Foundation Stage motto that “Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfil their potential”, and this principle provides the foundation for all that we do.
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 2024/2025
We meet on Thursday evenings between 20:00 – 21:45 at the 1st Leighton Buzzard HQ.
Autumn Term 2024
Thursday 5th September – Term Begins – Young Leaders only
Thursday 12th September – Term Begins for all
Thursday 31st October – Half Term
Thursday 19th December – Term Ends
Spring Term 2025
Thursday 9th January – Term Begins for all
Thursday 20th February – Half Term
Thursday 3rd April – Term Ends
Summer Term 2025
Thursday 24th April – Term Begins for all
Thursday 29th May – Half Term
Thursday 24th July – Term Ends