Explorer Scouts

Explorer Scouts in

Rainbow Council

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Learning for Life

WHAT IS EXPLORING?

Exploring's purpose is to provide experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Explorers are ready to explore the meaning of interdependence in their personal relationships and in their communities.

WHO CAN JOIN?

Exploring is a worksite-based program. It is part of Learning for Life's career education program for young men and women 14 (who have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years of age.

Exploring is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth and the organizations in their communities. Local community organizations initiate a specific Explorer post by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, and develop.

Exploring programs are based on five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, service learning, character education, and leadership experience.

Career Opportunities

	Develop potential contacts that may broaden employment options.
	Boost self-confidence and experience success at school and work.

Life Skills

	Develop physical and mental fitness
	Experience positive social interaction

Service Learning

	Encourage the skill and desire to help others
	Gaina keen respect for the basic rights of others

Character Education

	Help make ethical choices
	Fulfill one's responsibilities to society as a whole

Leadership Experience

	Acquire leadership skills necessary to fulfill one's responsibilities in society
	Develop a variety of leadership traits

Young adults involved in Exploring will

	Gain practical knowledge of and experience in a career
	Engage in a program of activities centered on career opportunities, life skills, service learning, character development, and leadership experience to encourage the development of the whole person
	Experience positive leadership from adult and youth leaders and be given opportunities to take on leadership roles
	Have a chance to learn and grow in a supportive, caring, and enjoyable enviroment

Explorer Code

As an Explorer...

I believe that America's strength lies in our trust in God, and in the courage, strength and traditions of our people.

I will, therefore, be faithful in my religious duties and will maintain a personal sense of honor in my own life.

I will treasure my American heritage and will do all I can to preserve and enrich it.

I will recognize the dignity and worth of all humanity and will use fair play and goodwill in my daily life.

I will acquire the Exploring attitude that seeks truth in all things and adventure on the frontiers of our changing world.

Much of the information on this page is reused from the official Boy Scouts of America National Web Site, at http://www.bsa.scouting.org.