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.
Exploring & LFL Key 3
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District Chair Joey Anderson |
District Service Chair Kelly Cooper |
District Director Colin Earl |
2011 Fall Exploring programs now running.
Click on each program to find out more. If interested fill out the youth Exploring Application Form and mail it with your $15 registration fee to: NEIC BSA - P.O. Box 732 - Dubuque, IA 52004.
Fashion & Marketing Exploring Program at Kennedy Mall (PDF)
Advanced Manufacturing Exploring Program at NICC Peosta Campus (PDF)
Petmed Veterinarian Exploring Program (PDF)
Dubuque Physical Therapy Exploring Program at Dubuque PT (Westside Locations) (PDF)
Finley Hospital Heath Exploring Program (PDF)
Durrant Engineering Exploring Program (PDF)
Culinary Arts Exploring Program at Grand River Center (PDF)
Law Enforcement Exploring Program at Dubuque Police Dept. (PDF)
Aviation Exploring Program at Dubuque Jet Center (PDF)
Conservation Exploring Program at Swiss Valley Nature Center (PDF)
Acting Exploring Program at the Grand Opera House (PDF)
Cosmetology Exploring Program at Capri College (PDF)
Automotive & Auto Body Exploring Program at Kruse Warthan Auto Plaza (PDF)
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 they Do? |
| Acting |
Grand Opera |
Wednesday September 28th, |
Acting careers, set construction, ticket sales, and lighting |
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Automotive Repair |
Kruse-Warthan Auto Plaza |
1st Monday of Every Month |
Brakes, engine block, body work, steering, suspension, airbags, electronics, diagnosing, & performance |
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Aviation |
Dubuque Air Service |
First meeting Mon Sept 26th, |
Flight simulation, grounds crew, maintenance personnel, pilots and flight crew. Also, go on a couple of flights! |
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Computer Science |
Loras College |
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) |
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Conservation |
Swiss Valley Nature Center |
First meeting Sept 27th |
Conservation officers, wildlife management, & fun activities like fishing, camping, hiking, and service work |
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Cosmetology |
Capri Cosmetology College |
Meets Tuesday, October 18th 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 |
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Culinary |
Grand River Center |
Wed Sept 21st –Wed Oct 12th |
Learn how to prepare dishes, pastries, and appitizers |
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Engineering |
Durrant Group |
First meeting Mon. Sept.19th 6:30 p.m. |
Structural and electrical engineering, building design, usage, and the science behind it all. Hands-on projects! |
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Engineering |
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First meeting in October |
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Fashion & Marketing |
Kennedy Mall |
First meeting Thurs. Sept 8th 5:30 p.m. |
Hands on experience working with fashion, modeling, advertising, event planning & public relations as it pertains to shopping mall marketing |
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Firefighting |
East Dubuque Fire Department |
2nd, 3rd, and/or 4th Tuesday of Every Month --- 7-9 pm |
All the aspects of firefighting, including trying out the actual equipment and hanging out with firefighters |
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Health Careers |
Finley Hospital |
First meeting Mon Sept. 19th |
Nursing, physicians, chiropractors, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology, and more |
| Nursing Careers |
Mercy Medical Center |
First meeting Mon. Sept 12th 5:00 p.m. |
Focuses on nursing careers. Learn to give IV’s, check blood pressure, hospital tours, and work with NICC nursing professors. Job shadow nursing students |
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Law Enforcement |
Dubuque Police Department |
Wed Sept. 21st |
All aspects of law enforcement |
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Military |
Iowa National Guard |
Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the Month |
Get a uniform; try out equipment like NVGs, rifles, etc. Learn to march, promote in rank, and learn to give orders. $40 Fee |
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Radio Broadcast |
Cumulus Broadcasting Y105 |
1st Monday of Every Month |
Song selection, broadcast, and radio promotions. Get on the air to help out with broadcasts and promotions. |
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Skilled Trades |
NICC Peosta Campus |
First meeting Mon. Sept 12th 6:30 p.m. |
CAD Systems, Master CAM, Operating CNC Machines, Blue Print Reading, Inspection and Tours of Local Manufacturers |
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Sports Medicine |
Dubuque Physical Therapy |
First Meeting September 21st 4:00 p.m. |
Learn how to treat sports related injuries. Get to participate in rehabilitation and strength conditioning programs |
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Veterinary Medicine |
Pet Med Animal Health Center |
First Meeting Tues. Sept. 13th 7:00 P.M |
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.
