Exploring programs are based on five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education, and leadership experience.

Career Opportunities

• Develop potential contacts that may broaden employment options
• Boost self-confidence and experience success at school and work

Life Skills

• Develop physical and mental fitness
• Experience positive social interaction

Citizenship

• Encourage the skill and desire to help others
• Gain a keen respect for the basic rights of others

Character Education

• Help make ethical choices
• Fulfill one's responsibilities to society as a whole

Leadership Experience

• Acquire leadership skills necessary to fulfill one's responsibilities in society
• Develop a variety of leadership traits

Young adults involved in Exploring will

• Gain practical knowledge of and experience in a career
• Engage in a program of activities centered on career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character development, and leadership experience to encourage the development of the whole person
• Have opportunities to take on leadership roles
• Have a chance to learn and grow in a supportive, caring, and enjoyable environment