We serve all communities within the Greater Los Angeles Area, to name a few Arcadia, Temple City, Sierra Madre, San Gabriel Valley Monrovia, Duarte, Bradbury, Irwindale, Baldwin Park, Covina, Charter Oak, Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, and Claremont, Baldwin Hills, Boyle Heights, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hollywood, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lennox, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Atwater, South Los Angeles, USC Watts, and Westchester. El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Gardena, Carson, Wilmington, Lomita, Harbor City, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates, and San Pedro. The entire Los Angeles County and the Southern State of California
Exploring exists to teach important life and career skills to young people from all backgrounds through immersive career experiences and mentorship provided by community and business leaders like you. Working closely with varies agencies such as the California Highway Patrol, South Bay Law Enforcement Departments such as Gardena Police Department, Arcadia Fire Department, Los Angeles City Fire Department, Manhattan Beach Police Department, Torrance Fire Department, Montebello Fire Department and so many more independent departments. Together, we equip young people with character, leadership and life skills that can be used both today and in their future careers. Exploring Programs representing hundreds of different career fields.
Mission
Deliver character-building experiences and mentorship that allow youth to achieve their full potential in both life and work.
Our Vision
Shape the workforce of tomorrow by engaging and mentoring today’s youth in career and life-enhancing opportunities.
Documents With Descriptions
AB506 Training
All advisors 21+must complete the training
Adult Application
(Ages 18+:Participants 18 to 20 must complete)
Background Exemption Form #28-573
(Form is only for sworn personnel)
Exploring Post Outing Submission Form
(Traveling to and from events)
Exploring Public Speaker & Partners
Contact Exploring Chair Jack Orswell
Request Appointment to complete Renewals
(meeting will be held via ZOOM)
Youth Annual Medical Form
(All participating 14 to 20 must complete form)
Youth Application
(Ages 14-17 youth participants must complete form)
Youth Protection Training
(All adults 18+ must complete the training)
Friends of Scouting Annual Giving Campaign
Investing in the Future of Scouting
The Friends of Scouting (FOS) campaign is an investment beyond national membership fees and basic registration, which cover only a fraction of Scouting’s costs. Without your support, our council’s infrastructure, programs, and volunteer training are at risk, potentially leading to camp closures and fewer opportunities for Scouts.
Your contribution helps to:
- Keep camp fees affordable for all families
- Strengthen council infrastructure to support local units
- Maintain and improve camp properties for outdoor adventures
- Enhance volunteer training to ensure a high-quality program
- Fund camperships and Scoutreach, providing opportunities for all youth
Your generosity ensures Scouting remains strong and accessible in our community.
Friends of Scouting Guidebook
Friends of Scouting Tool Kit
Thank You for Supporting Friends of Scouting!
Thank You for Supporting Friends of Scouting!
As a token of our appreciation for your generous support of the Friends of Scouting Giving Campaign, we are pleased to offer exclusive recognition items based on your giving level:
Sapphire Level ($25–$149): Receive our new Council Shoulder Strip
Gold Level ($150–$424): Receive a Gold Council Shoulder Strip
Diamond Level ($425+): Receive a Diamond Council Shoulder Strip
In addition to individual recognition, units that participate in the Friends of Scouting campaign will be awarded a White Ribbon for their unit flag.
Units that achieve 100% family participation will be honored with a Presidential Ribbon for their unit flag—a symbol of your collective commitment to the future of Scouting.
Thank you for your continued support in helping build character, citizenship, and leadership in our youth!
Online Exploring Build Character Workshops
Join us for a one-hour interactive presentation and discussion designed to help shape tomorrow’s leaders. Each session will cover essential life skills, with topics like Time Management, Money Management, Landing Your First Job, Workplace Success, and Self-Expression—just to name a few. Sessions are held monthly on the last Monday of each month via Microsoft Teams.
This program is open to Explorers, Venturers, and Scouts aged 14 and older. Our mission is to empower young people in our communities with the tools to grow their confidence, expand their life skills, and prepare for fulfilling careers, not just jobs.
Click Here to signup for a workshop Session.
Non Discrimination Statement
Exploring programs are designed for all age groups at 10 and not yet 21. Youth participation is open to any youth in the prescribed age group for that particular program. Adults are selected by the participating organization for involvement in the program. Color, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background, disability, economic status, or citizenship in not criteria for participation by youth or adults.