Exploring Events

These events are intended for or sponsored by youth enrolled in the Exploring programs.  To participate, contact your post advisor or area Executive.

National Learning for Life Conference
Where: San Diego, California
Town and Country Resort and Hotel
When: March 10-12, 2009
Registration Deadline: February 16, 2009

Learning for Life leaders and volunteers will have an opportunity to attend workshops and hear dynamic speakers throughout this three-day event. Attend this dynamic event to learn new ideas, techniques, information, education, and inspiration about character and career education. The conference will also feature ventriloquist Ronn Lucas as entertainment. Visit Learning for Life's national website for more information on the conference.

National Mock Trial Conference
When: April , 2009

This mock trial promises to be fun and educational. For more information, view the registration form.

Learning for Life Annual Awards' Dinner
Where:  UMSL
When: June 2, 2009

Learning for Life adult leaders and Explorers are invited to attend our annual dinner to recognize award recipients who have made outstanding contributions to Learning for Life. Visit the Award Info page to learn more about the awards or nominate an award recipient.

National Law Enforcement Academies
FBI:  June 7-July 4 (Washington, DC)
Drug Enforcement Association:  July 4-11 (Washington, DC)
U.S. Marshals Service: July 11-18 (Washington, DC)
U.S. Army Military Police: July 11-18 (Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri)
Secret Service: July 18-25 (Washington, DC)

These academies promise to be a fantastic way for youth interested in law enforcement to gain hands-on experience and build their resumes. For more information, view the registration form.

National Health/Science Careers Conference
Where: Bethesda, Maryland
National Institutes of Health
When: July22-25, 2009
Cost: $460 per person, which includes meals, conference materials and extracurricular activities. Participants must cover their own travel expenses.
Registration Deadline: April 3, 2009

This four-day conference will have participants attending interactive seminars, touring research facilities and laboratories, and much more. The seminars will focus on the wide variety of health and science career options available in medicine, biology, dentistry, chemistry, nursing, physics, veterinary medicine, allied health, archaeology, osteopathy, optometry, and aerospace. For more information, view the registration form.

Other Activities:
Rock Climbing
Camping areas / Cabins
Sailing & Canoeing
Horseback Riding
Rappelling Tower
High Ropes & Challenge Courses
Summer Camp at Swift Base