Since our founding in 1949, Exploring has fostered the ideals of citizenship, leadership, life skills, career opportunities, and character education. In these times of economic turmoil, political scandal, and world conflicts some may wonder …Why is Exploring still relevant?

• Exploring provides strong personal values and character- 75% of Explorers indicate their post has been faced with situations when the group had to make ethical decisions about right and wrong.
• Exploring instills a positive sense of self-worth and usefulness- 98% agree that Exploring activities help to prepare them for the future, and 92% agree that being an Explorer has taught them to have more confidence in themselves and their abilities.
• Exploring fosters caring and nurturing relationships with parents, other adults and peers- 95% are encouraged to share their ideas and opinions, 94% make new friends in their post, 91% felt they could talk to their post advisor about things that were important to them, and 90% talk to their parents about what they learn at meetings.
• Exploring encourages productive and creative use of time- 82% learned about a career field, 81% talked with a professional or expert, and 92% indicated Exploring encouraged them to think about and plan for the future.
• Exploring increases a desire to learn- 96% agree that Exploring gives them a chance to do things and go places they would not be able to experience otherwise.
• Exploring helps social adeptness- 94% of Explorers agree that their participation in the program helped them learn to get along with people who are different from themselves, and 93% learned about how to be a team player and work in a group.