Exploring & Learning for Life (LFL)

The Exploring and Learning for Life District encompasses the entire NE Iowa Council. It is not confined within the Dubuque or Dellaykee Districts. For more information on Exploring & Learning for Life Programs, please check out the national program website at http://exploring.learningforlife.org/.

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District Chair

Joey Anderson
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District Service Chair

Kelly Cooper
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District Director

Colin Earl
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2012 Fall Exploring programs now running.

Click on each program to find out more. If interested fill out the youth Exploring Application Form (click here) and mail it with your $20 registration fee to: NEIC BSA - P.O. Box 732 - Dubuque, IA 52004.

Key West Fire Department: Come learn about fire fighting, emergency services, and EMT. I invite you to become a member of the Key West Fire Department Exploring program. The purpose of this program is to give you information and experiences associated with a career in fire fighting, paramedic and related areas. Activities include fire fighting skills, ropes rescue, EMT certification, and use of the self-contained breathing apparatus. Our first meeting will be Monday, August, 27^h from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Key West Fire Department.

Dubuque Police Department: I invite you to become a member of the Dubuque Police Department Exploring program. The purpose of this program is to provide you with information about careers in all types of law enforcement, to answer any questions you may have regarding the profession, and to participate in hands-on projects demonstrating law enforcement principles. This post will meet once a month. Please write a one-page essay expressing your interest in law enforcement, outlining your passion for the career, why you want to participate in this program, and what you hope to learn. Essays are due September 4^th . Our first meeting will be Wednesday, September 19, from 6:00-8:15 p.m. at the Dubuque Police department located at 770 Iowa St.

Kennedy Mall Fashion Advisory Board: Through the F.A.B. program, students will be given hands-on experience working with fashion, modeling, advertising, event planning & public relations as it pertains to shopping mall marketing. Last year the Explorers helped assist when Kristin Stewart from Twilight made an appearance to Dubuque. Learn how to put on special events, and increase market share. The program last year awarded a $500 scholarship to be used for college to one of students participating in the program. Come and find out more about the F.A.B. Exploring post on Thursday, September 6^th at 5:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Mall office, located through the double doors across from Ulta Buffet.

Dubuque Auto Plaza Automotive Technician: Dubuque Auto Plaza BMW-Nissan-Hyundai invites you to participate in their Auto Technician Exploring program. Through this program students will learn about the daily life in this career, the training and education necessary to enter this field, and be given hands on experience working with tools and equipment used in auto repair. Come and join Monday, September 10 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Dubuque Auto Plaza, located at 600 Century Dr. in Dubuque. The annual registration fee for this post is $20.00. Tell your friends about the program and have them get in touch with Colin Earl regarding registration and t-shirt size.

PetMed Veterinarian Program:I invite you to become a member of the Pet Med Animal Health Center Veterinarian Exploring program. The purpose of this program is to give you the best information we can about careers in veterinary medicine through programs provided from various Veterinarians and animal service organizations in the Dubuque area. Come and find out more about the Pet Med Animal Health Center Exploring program on Tuesday, September 11 from 7:00-7:30 p.m. at Pet Med Animal Health Center, located at 1170 Iowa Ave in Dubuque.

Dubuque Physical Therapy: Explorers will be introduced to a wide array of strength and conditioning techniques used to rehabilitate injuries and refine techniques for injury prevention. Activities will include observation and demonstration of an evaluation and treatment options relating to sport injuries which the Explorers will be able to partake in first hand. The certified staff will share career paths and opportunities in sports science and physical therapy. Our first meeting will be Wednesday, September 12 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. at Dubuque Physical Therapy located 4005 Westmark Drive Dubuque, IA 52002 (in the same building as Westside Orthopedics).

Finley Hospital Health Careers: The Finley Hospital will open the doors for you to learn about careers in radiology, physician/surgeon, nursing, corrective therapy, hospital administration, and more. You will get a chance to tour various departments while meeting professionals to answer questions. The first of multiple Finley Health Exploring meetings will be held Monday, September 17 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Finley Hospital main admitting entrance, located at 350 N Grandview Ave.

Radio Dubuque Broadcasting: We invite you participate in the Radio Dubuque Broadcasting Exploring Program. The Radio Dubuque Stations – AM 1370 KDTH, 92.9 KAT-FM, 97.3 The Rock and 101.1 The River – are proud to offer a 6 week course on Radio Broadcasting. This course will offer sessions to include AM Radio, FM Radio, Broadcast Journalism to include News and Sports reporting, Creative copy writing, Sales and Marketing plus hands on exposure to on-air broadcast, commercial production, music selection and scheduling. Our first meeting will be Thursday, September 20^th from 3:30 -5:00 p.m. at Radio Dubuque located at 1055 University Ave in Dubuque.

Little Treasures Education & Childhood: Little Treasures Inc. preschool & daycare center invites you to participate in their Education & Early Childcare Exploring program. This program illustrates child development, preparing lesson plans, and aspects of administration. This is a great opportunity to learn about careers in education and childcare. Meetings will occur on a weekly basis for four weeks, each of them focusing on a different topic in this career field. Topics include things such as child development, DHS regulations, lesson plans, and administration. Students will also have the opportunity to learn in a hands-on setting by observing various classrooms at Little Treasures. Our first meeting will be Wednesday, September 26 from 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. at Little Treasures located at 2035 Radford Road in Asbury near Roosevelt Middle School.

Exploring

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.

Explorer post can specialize in a variety of career skills. Exploring programs are based upon five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education, and leadership experience. Students are invited to parkate in the opportunity to belong to one or more Exploring post. A post is a chartered business or organization that creates monthly meetings to teach students about the career the student has interest in. The Exploring career education program is for young men and women who are 14-20.

Career Field	Chartering Organization	Schedule	What do they do?
Art	Clarke University	First meeting in September	Art creation, graphic design, painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and ceramics
Automotive Repair	Dubuque Auto Plaza 600 Century Dr, Dubuque	Monday Sept 10^th, meets Sept – Dec 6:00 p.m.	Brakes, engine block, body work, steering, suspension, airbags, electronics, diagnosing, & performance
Computer Science	Loras College 1450 Alta Vista St, Dubuque	Meets every Thursday in March	3D Graphics (gaming, movie applications, virtual reality) and/or Robotics Design & Implementation (robotics kits, engineering, design, and usage of robotics)
Conservation	Swiss Valley Nature Center 13606 Swiss Valley Rd, Peosta	First meeting Sept 28^th Meets Tuesday once a month 6:00-7:30pm	Conservation officers, wildlife management, & fun activities like fishing, camping, hiking, and service work
Cosmetology	Capri Cosmetology College 395 Main St, Dubuque	Meets Tuesday, October 16^th 4:30 p.m. Meeting will run once a month through March	Different aspects of cosmetology, including hairstyling, skin care and makeup, and nail care services
Culinary	Catfish Charlies 1630 East 16th Street, Dubuque	First meeting in October	Learn how to prepare dishes, pastries, and appetizers
Engineering	FEH 4242 Chavenelle Rd. Dubuque	First meeting in Sept Once a month Sept – May 6:30 p.m.	Structural and electrical engineering, building design, usage, and the science behind it all. Hands-on projects!
Engineering	John Deere Dubuque Works 18600 John Deere Rd, Dubuque	First meeting in October will meet once a month through May	Hands on Projects: Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural engineering emphasis. Work with CAD/CAM, Virtual Reality, and R&D professionals
Fashion & Marketing	Kennedy Mall 555 JFK RD, Dubuque	First meeting Thurs. Sept 6^th 5:30 p.m. Meetings held once a month	Hands on experience working with fashion, modeling, advertising, event planning & public relations as it pertains to shopping mall marketing
Firefighting	East Dubuque Fire Department 183 Sinsinawa Ave, East Dubuque	2^nd, 3^rd, and/or 4^th Tuesday of Every Month --- 7-9 pm	All the aspects of firefighting, including trying out the actual equipment and hanging out with firefighters
Health Careers	Finley Hospital 1550 University Ave, Dubuque	First meeting Mon Sept. 17^th Meets Mondays 4:30-5:30pm, Sept-Nov.	Nursing, physicians, chiropractors, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology, and more
Nursing Careers	Mercy Medical Center 250 Mercy Dr, Dubuque	First meeting in September	Focuses on nursing careers. Learn to give IV’s, check blood pressure, hospital tours, and work with NICC nursing professors. Job shadow nursing students
Law Enforcement	Dubuque Police Department 770 Iowa St, Dubuque	Wed Sept. 19^th meetings held once a month 6:00 p.m.	All aspects of law enforcement
Military	Iowa National Guard Old Highway Rd, Dubuque	First meeting begins in Sept	Get a uniform; try out equipment like NVGs, rifles, etc. Learn to march, promote in rank, and learn to give orders. $40 Fee
Radio Broadcast	Radio Dubuque 1055 University Av Dubuque	Thur, Sept 20^th meets every Thurs. Through Oct	Song selection, broadcast, and radio promotions. Get on the air to help out with broadcasts and promotions.
Skilled Trades	NICC Peosta Campus 10250 Sundown Rd, Peosta	Meets in October	CAD Systems, Master CAM, Operating CNC Machines, Blue Print Reading, Inspection and Tours of Local Manufacturers
Sports Medicine	Dubuque Physical Therapy 4005 Westmark Dr.	First Meeting in September	Learn how to treat sports related injuries. Get to participate in rehabilitation and strength conditioning programs
Sports Management	Dubuque Fighting Saints 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr. Dubuque	First Meeting in October	Promotions, sales and marketing, ticketing,
Veterinary Medicine	Pet Med Animal Health Center 1170 Iowa St, Dubuque	First Meeting Tues. Sept. 11^th 7:00 P.M runs Sept – April	Animal care, surgery, dog training, farm visit, veterinarian technician, , and how to get into vet school

Learning for Life

Learning for Life is the non-traditional Scouting division of the Northeast Iowa Council, Boy Scouts of America. The service area for Learning for Life includes Dubuque, Delaware, Clayton and Allamakee counties. Learning for Life is a school based program which provides curriculum to schools, creates leadership conferences at Camp C.S. Klaus, annually recruits career speakers for Elementary, Junior High and Senior High Schools and includes the Exploring program.

Its mission is to help schools and communities instill values of good character, citizenship, and personal fitness as a foundation that will prepare young people to make ethical choices throughout their lives.