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Learning for Life - Exploring - Northern Star Scouting

Exploring is a work site program based on a relationship between youth and community organizations. Local businesses work with a post and match their employees and the program resources to the interests of the young people. Programs allow young men and women to explore career and hobby interests, develop social skills, take on outdoor adventures, grow through service and citizenship activities, and take on leadership roles as they operate their post assisted by adult advisers. The Learning for Life character education program serves youth in grades K - 12; it is available for use in school classrooms. Programs are offered at businesses, schools, and organizations which charter Exploring and Learning for Life groups.

Last assured

05/07/2024

Physical Address

6202 Bloomington Road, Fort Snelling, MN 55111

Hours

8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday

Voice

(612)261-2336

Intake Exploring Director

Voice

(612)261-2340

Intake Exploring Support Staff

Fax

(612)261-2499

Application process

Go to website or call to register

Fee

- Call for fee information - Camping/activity fees vary - Scholarships available for all programs and fees

Required documents

Adult volunteers must provide a Social Security Number Application/Registration Form

Eligibility

Exploring is open to males and females 14 years (9th grade and up) to 20 years; and adult volunteers ages 18 and up. The Learning for Life character education program serves youth in grades K - 12 through in-school programs. Anoka, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, McLeod, Meeker, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Scott, Washington, Wright, Yellow Medicine, and portions of Stearns and Swift counties

Languages

Spanish

Hmong

Vietnamese

Service area

Anoka County, MN
Carver County, MN
Chippewa County, MN
Chisago County, MN
Dakota County, MN
Hennepin County, MN
Isanti County, MN
Kandiyohi County, MN
Lac Qui Parle County, MN
Le Sueur County, MN
Mcleod County, MN
Meeker County, MN
Ramsey County, MN
Renville County, MN
Rice County, MN
Scott County, MN
Stearns County, MN
Swift County, MN
Washington County, MN
Wright County, MN
Yellow Medicine County, MN

Agency info

Northern Star Scouting

Administers Scouting programs, providing values-oriented character development and life skills for youth.

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