Explorers Investiture & Promise

Investiture is a special time where someone makes their Scout Promise, and becomes a member of both their group, and the worldwide Scout family. Some people call these Promise ceremonies and it’s often known as being ‘invested’. Parents/carers are invited to watch the special occasion.

Traditionally, people will make the Scout sign while they’re making their Promise and the person leading the ceremony will often shake their hand afterwards, using the Scout handshake.

When a new Explorer has settled in and decided they want to stay, they will make their Scout Promise. They’re welcomed to Explorers, and become a member of both their Unit (the name for a Explorer group) and the worldwide Scout family.

They’ll get their Membership Award. This is a purple badge with a picture of the fleur-de-lis – an international symbol that’s worn by Scouts all over the world. They will also receive their District Badge and Name Tape to show where the group is located.

They’ll also get their scarf/necker, which they can proudly wear, to show which Scout Group their Explorer Unit is part of.