Exploring

Exploring

Ages 14 – 20

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

Exploring’s purpose is to provide experiences that 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.

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, citizenship, character education, and leadership experience.

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Mail or deliver applications to

Heart of Virginia Council, BSA
Attn: Nick Harman
8090 Villa Park Drive
Henrico, VA 23228

List of Explorer Posts (as of 2020)

Ballato Law Firm
Baskervill
Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center
Dominion Virginia Power
Elkhardt Thompson Middle School
Farmville Police Department
Henrico County Division of Fire
Henrico County Police Department
Hopewell Bureau of Police
Hopewell Sheriff’s Office
James River Association
King and Queen Sheriff’s Office

King William County Fire and EMS
Lancaster and Northumberland County Sheriffs
Mangohick Volunteer Fire Department
Next Up Boushall Middle School
Next Up Henderson Middle School
Petersburg Bureau of Police
Prince George County Police Department
Richmond Police Department Athletic League
Southside Health Education Foundation
VCU Health System
WTVR-TV LLC