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Carver County Sheriff Explorer Post

WHAT IS EXPLORING?

National Explorer Web Link
MN Explorer Web Link

Exploring is Learning for Life's career education program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) or 15 through 20 years old. Adults are selected by the participating organization for involvement in the program. Color, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background, economic status, and citizenship are not criteria for participation.

The purpose of exploring is to provide experiences to help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Explorers are ready to investigate the meaning of interdependence in their personal relationships and communities.

Exploring is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth and the organizations in their communities. Local community organizations initiate an 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 posts can specialize in a variety of career skills. Exploring programs are based on five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education, and leadership experience.

 If you are interested in becoming an explorer or would like additional information please contact Erika Wallert at (952) 361-1116, e-mail, ewallert@co.carver.mn.us.

THE CARVER COUNTY EXPLORERS ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Downloads 

2008 Citizen Article about our Explorers
2008 Explorer Informational Brochure Informational Brochure (677 KB)
2007 Year In Review PowerPoint PowerPoint
2007 State Conference PowerPoint (8.26 MB)

Meeting Location and Time

THE CARVER COUNTY EXPLORERS HAVE MOVED THEIR MEETING LOCATION TO WACONIA HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA CENTER!

The Carver County Explorers meet January - April every Tuesday night from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM and every other Tuesday night May - December. 

The meetings start at 6:30 pm at the Waconia High School Media Center.

EXPLORER TRAINING TOPICS

Arrests & Searches Bomb Detection 
 Burglaries Crime Scenes 
Domestics First Aid & CPR
Hostage Negotiation Street Decisions
Traffic Accidents Traffic Direction
Traffic Stops White Collar Crime
Witness Interviews  

Explorers at the Carver County Fair!

Explorers and Dairy PrincessExplorers in front of display at CC Fair 

Explorers at the Demo Derby

Fair2Explorers at the Carver County Fair 2007


The Carver County Explorers are currently accepting applications! 

Come and join the fun!

        Street Decisions Explorers Hoff and Preston with Diabetic redman Street Decisions Explorers with the intoxicated redman

Explorers training with K-9 doing searches Explorers arresting driver in Scenario at Duluth Competition 

Explorer learning 1st Aid and CPR Explorers learning about high risk stops

        Explorer Hoff on wall  Explorer Preston on the Bungee Trampoline

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Contact Deputy Erika Wallert at 952-361-1116 or email at ewallert@co.carver.mn.us.