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LEARNING FOR LIFE PROGRAM
Professional Staff Members Here To Serve You . . .
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For more in-depth information on the Learning for Life program, please visit the National Learning for Life Web Site - CLICK HERE
NEW! Official Local Learning for Life Outing or Camping Permit CLICK HERE
Post Web Sites
St. Francis Days Committee Explorer Post 63
Milwaukee Fire Department Explorer Post 875
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Explorer Post 890
Oak Creek Fire Department Explorer Post 1848
Forms
Approval of Parents or Guardian Form
Exploring Adult Leader Guide
Five-Step Plan for Post Program Development
Learning for Life Youth Protection Guidelines
Local Learning for Life Outing Permit (for Trips and camps under 500 miles)
What is Exploring?
The Restructuring of Learning for Life and Exploring
There has been a restructuring of Learning for Life and Exploring. These changes are taking effect starting with the 2008-2009 school year. In the past, Learning for Life/Exploring executives worked geographical sub districts. Now executives will be specializing in certain fields.
This school year, Learning for Life Director Steve Lirely, will oversee all middle school and special needs programs; Learning for Life Executive Shannon Mattox, will oversee all high school programs; and Learning for Life Executive Robbie Haynes, will oversee all elementary school programs.
Executives will also specialize in Exploring clusters. Steve Lirely will handle engineering, medical, skilled trades, and social service posts. Shannon Mattox will handle aviation, communications, fire/emergency services, and science posts. Robbie Haynes will handle arts & humanities, law enforcement, law & government, and business posts.
With the restructuring of Learning for Life and Exploring, we are looking forward to delivering even greater services to the youth in our community.
If you are interested in knowing more about sponsoring an Explorer Post, please contact Steve Lirely in the Learning for Life office at (414) 443-2863 or swlirely@mccbsa.org.
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2009 National Law Enforcement
Exploring Leadership Academies
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation: June 27 — July 4: Washington, DC
The Drug Enforcement Administration: July 4 — July 11: Washington, DC
The U.S. Marshals Service: July 11 — July 18: Washington, DC
The U.S. Army Military Police: July 11 — July 18: Ft. Leonard Wood, MO
The summer of 2009 offers a unique experience to selected Law Enforcement Explorers. The National Law Enforcement Exploring Leadership Academies are sponsored through the FBI, DEA, US Marshals, and US Army Military Police. Each academy provides physical and mental training to selected Explorers, focusing on the dynamics of leadership, motivating others, and effective law enforcement physical fitness exercises.
Explorers who have been through an academy often call or write to express their deepest thanks for this experience. With over 120 spots available, Explorers from your area have a great chance of attending. Cost to the Explorer is minimal. View the web site and download the application at: www.learningforlife.org/exploring/lawenforcement.
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2009 Health/Science Career Conference National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland
July 22—25, 2009
This year, the National Health Careers Exploring Committee and the National Science Careers Exploring Committee join forces to conduct a National Health/Science Conference at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland (a suburb of Washington, D.C.), July 22—25.
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Badger State Science & Engineering Fair
Learning for Life is pleased to announce our support and partnership with Badger State Science & Engineering |
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Simply put, a science fair is one of the most amazing educational and personal experiences our youth can have. They can explore real life challenges, expand interpersonal skills, develop public speaking skills, improve written talents, boost self-confidence, add to a resume, and win prizes and scholarships while interacting with other students, parents and leaders in our community.
What is a science fair?
Many students don’t realize that once you reach Grade 9 you can compete at city, national and even international science fairs for cash, scholarships and prizes. Big prizes. Top winners at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair take home scholarships and prizes worth over $80,000US every year.
Personal growth
Beyond the prizes and awards, doing a science fair project allows you to gain new experiences and skills that go beyond science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. By presenting and explaining your project to judges, who are experts in the field, you get important practice improving how you communicate with other professionals. Not only is this good experience to improve public speaking skills, but it also helps boost your confidence—it’s not every day that you’ll explain your work to top scientists. You also gain important marketing skills—how to sell yourself and your project. Moreover, you gain invaluable interview skills from answering your judge’s questions—skills that could help you later in a scholarship or job interview!
Why do universities value science fairs?
It’s actually quite simple. Success in science fairs indicates you can do more than get good marks. Your participation shows you are innovative and passionate about learning.
How can adults help stimulate STEM interest? Be involved!
As a project judge, or as a teacher award sponsor, or as a mentor, or participate in Awareness programs, or provide an award, or a scholarship, an internship, or a behind-the-scene tour, or provide materials.
For more information contact Steve Lirely at swlirely@mccbsa.org.
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Learning for Life/Exploring
Leadership Team
Learning for Life Director:
Steve Lirely, (414) 443-2863 - swlirely@mccbsa.org
Learning for Life Executive:
Shannon Mattox, (414) 443-2860 - smattox@mccbsa.org
Learning for Life Executive:
Robbie Haynes, (414) 443-2846 - rhaynes@mccbsa.org
If you wish to submit pictures, articles or Scouting stories on Learning for Life’s web page, please submit to Steve Lirely.
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