What is Exploring AND HOW IT CAN BENEFIT

What is Exploring? AND HOW IT CAN BENEFIT STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY Bradley Rickman Exploring Executive Bradley. Rickman@scouting. or g Seneca Waterways Council 2320 Brighton Henrietta TL Road Rochester, NY 14623 Discover Your Future

WHAT IS EXPLORING? E xploring is a career education program for young men and women in sixth grade through 20 years old. Adults are selected by the participating organization for involvement in the program. • 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 investigate the meaning of interdependence in their personal relationships and communities. • The result is a program of activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, and develop. Exploring programs can specialize in a variety of career skills.

OUR VISION SHAPE THE WORKFORCE OF TOMORROW BY ENGAGING AND MENTORING TODAY’S YOUTH IN CAREER AND LIFEENHANCING OPPORTUNITIES “ Without Exploring, I don’t know where I would be. Exploring opened the doors to a very successful career for me. - DANIELLE S. EXPLORER ADVISOR

PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON 5 AREAS OF EMPHASIS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE LIFE SKILLS CITIZENSHIP CHARACTER EDUCATION

POST vs. CLUBS 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 or club by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. Explorer posts and clubs can specialize in a variety of career skills.

CLUBS POSTS YOUTH 6 th-8 th graders YOUTH 14 -20 year olds ADULTS Min. 4 required PROGRAM More general, may also be career-specific PROGRAM More career-specific, may also be general ACTIVITIES Limited for safety purposes; ex: shooting ACTIVITIES Higher risk activities are allowed; ex: ridealongs, PURPOSE Provide experiences to help young people become responsible and caring adults, and to provide hands-on career experiences. EMPHASES 1. Career 2. Leadership 3. Life Skills 4. Citizenship 5. Character METHODS Voluntary association between youth and adults Recognition of achievement Democratic processes Interactive experiences PARTICIPATING Businesses, youth organizations, government agencies, ORGANIZATIONS professional organizations, non-profits, educational institutions

BENEFITS YOUTH BENEFITS • Practical, real-world career experiences and insight • Stimulated interest in continual education • Building of leadership, self-confidence, and problem-solving skills • Cooperative relationship between adults and youth • Community service to others • New friends • Obtain experiences that can be listed on college, job, and scholarship applications

BENEFITS SCHOOL BENEFITS • Meet state or federal career education standards • Partner with local businesses in your community • Extend the classroom beyond the school day • Gain access to free career interest survey

WHAT DOES EXPLORING LOOK LIKE LOCALLY? • Seneca Waterways Councils hosts over 70 programs • This serves over 1, 200 students in the region • Each program sets its own meeting schedule. • Partners have 4 -6 registered adult leaders on average. • All leaders participate in Youth Protection Training • The average youth membership in a single Exploring program is 24 participants. • Exploring is not Exploring unless it is a hands-on, interactive program. • We are always seeking new partners, if you have a business that may be a good candidate let us know

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SAMPLE PROGRAM CALENDARS The frequency of meetings and length of your program each year varies. For example, this could be a 8 -12 month or 8 week program. AUTO TECH 8 WEEKS OF MEETINGS We ek 1 Safety in the auto shop Wee k 5 Brakes and braking systems We ek 2 Tools of the auto trade Wee k 6 Fuels and fuel delivery systems We ek 3 Routine maintenance Wee k 7 Electrical Systems We ek 4 Automotive repair careers Wee k 8 Buying s used car

SAMPLE PROGRAM CALENDARS The frequency of meetings and length of your program each year varies. For example, this could be a 8 -12 month or 8 week program. FIRE & EMS MONTHLY MEETINGS YEAR-ROUND Sept ember Open House M arch First aid certification October Arson investigation April Explorers’ Choice Novemb er Youth Officer Elections M ay Ethics in fire fighting Decemb er Holiday Play – open house Ju ne Service project – fire station Janua ry Rolling hose Ju ly Radio language Febru ar y Using a fire extinguisher August Year End Celebration

Special Events Mock Trial Daryl Pierson Memorial Police Games MCFEEA STEAM Camp First Responder’s Camp Criminal Justice Summer Academy “ You don’t have to be a ‘person of influence’ to be influential. In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware of the things they’ve taught me. - SC OTT AD AMS CREATOR OF THE SYNDICATED DILBERT CARTOON

WHAT IS THE COST EXPLORING? Yearly Registration, Insurance and Program = $48/year (prorated depending on sign up date) Once a student is registered, they can participate in multiple posts (barring conflicts/extra costs) When do the benefits outweigh the costs…. Spencerport Explorers 2017

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