ExploringCast is an audio podcast featuring a variety of how-to and information topics for Scouting leaders and parents. You can download the .mp3 audio files directly from this page, for use on your computer or digital music player. http://www.scouting.org/RSS%20Feeds/ExploringCast.aspx Wed, 24 Jan 2018 23:57:15 GMT Fri, 28 Jul 2017 01:00:00 GMT en Copyright 2017 - Boy Scouts of America Sitecore CMS: http://www.sitecore.net. Sitecore RSS module: Sitecore.Modules.RSS, Version=1.2.1.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null Your Exploring Executive was able identify potential Explorers through the Career Interest Survey, but what about you - the Exploring Advisor? How can you get more participants in your post? While recruiting youth for your Exploring program is generally a coordinated effort that takes place once a year, positive publicity for your Exploring program should be ongoing. To help us with marketing and promoting this fabulous youth program we call Exploring is Wes Weems, a District Director with Three Fires Council who ensures that Exploring gets the same amount of time and attention toward growth and quality program as any other Scouting program within the council. http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast.aspx Fri, 28 Jul 2017 01:00:00 GMT August 2017: How to Market and Promote Your Explorer Post http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201701_8/aug-exploringcast-large.jpg http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201701_8/aug-exploringcast-small.jpg http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast/Ticker/201701_8.aspx Program Previews are a lot like Scouting’s Roundtables. Deanna Heisler, Exploring Executive for the Las Vegas Area Council, chats with us about who’s in charge, where it’s held and who all should attend. Spoiler Alert: Deanna reveals a surprise proposed attendee that made even host, Kristen Falatako, exclaim, “Wow, really?!” http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast.aspx Wed, 28 Jun 2017 09:30:00 GMT July 2017: Program Preview http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201701_7/july-exploringcast-large.jpg http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201701_7/july-exploringcast-small.jpg http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast/Ticker/201701_7.aspx The traditional Scouting program has commissioners who act as liaisons between the unit and the district committee. Well, Commissioners are now going to be of service to the Exploring program as well. Post Advisors are going to really want to hear about this, so join us as we discuss this new role in the Exploring program with Assistant Council Commissioner for Exploring with the National Capital Area Council, Jeff Schweiger. http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast.aspx Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:18:00 GMT June 2017: Commissioner Service for Exploring http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201701_6/june-exploringcast-large.jpg http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201701_6/june-exploringcast-small.jpg http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast/Ticker/201701_6.aspx Where does it say that Post activities have to end with the school year? It doesn’t and Lieutenant Al Blendermann, post advisor with the Harris County Sheriff's Office in Houston, Texas, tells us there are lots of benefits to keeping Explorers active during the summer and gives us plenty of ideas for activities. http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast.aspx Thu, 04 May 2017 11:42:00 GMT May 2017: The Active Summertime Post http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201701_5/may-exploringcast-large.jpg http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201701_5/may-exploringcast-small.jpg http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast/Ticker/201701_5.aspx Would you like to know a secret? The Exploring program is an affiliate of the Boy Scouts of America. Amy Wiernik, Exploring Executive with the Bay-Lakes Council in Appleton, Wisconsin, contacted ExploringCast to suggest that it shouldn’t be a secret and that we have an episode on how your Exploring program can work with traditional BSA districts and units in your area. She also had some pretty good ideas on how to make this happen, so we invited her on the show to share with the rest of the Exploring community some really good ways of working with other BSA programs and the benefits of doing so. http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast.aspx Thu, 30 Mar 2017 15:45:00 GMT April 2017: One Big Happy Family http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201701_4/large.jpg http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201701_4/small.jpg http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast/Ticker/201701_4.aspx Let’s talk Cultivation Event! Special position professional with the Pathway to Adventure Council in Chicago, Illinois, Cedric Bodley, engages us in a delightful and very informative conversation on what a Cultivation Event is and all the details you need to consider when planning such an event to ensure its success! http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast.aspx Tue, 28 Feb 2017 11:40:00 GMT March 2017: Cultivation Events http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201701_3/large.jpg http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201701_3/small.jpg http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast/Ticker/201701_3.aspx The Exploring program is a branch of the Boy Scouts of America and, like Scouting, Exploring is called upon to assist in fundraising endeavors to support all Scouting programs. Suzanne Rees, Exploring Executive in the Capital Area Council in Austin, Texas, joins us to share insights into planning a successful community campaign. You may be surprised to find out it’s not as difficult as you might think and the rewards are plenty. http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast.aspx Mon, 30 Jan 2017 11:29:00 GMT February 2017: The Community Campaign http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201701_2/large.jpg http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201701_2/small.jpg http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast/Ticker/201701_2.aspx Oh, it’s true! The opportunity has arrived for Explorers to join the 2017 BSA Jamboree as participants in this exciting, once-every-four-years’ event. If you’re wondering why you should invite the Explorers in your council or district to go or how to provide resources for them, we have the answers as Wendy Kurten, assistant regional director for the Western region, joins us for the discussion. http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast.aspx Thu, 29 Dec 2016 14:14:00 GMT January 2017: Explorers and the BSA Jamboree http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201701_1/large.jpg http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201701_1/small.jpg http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast/Ticker/201701_1.aspx The actor Alan Alda once said, “Awards can give you a tremendous amount of encouragement to keep getting better, no matter how young or old you are.” No one knows that better than the Boy Scouts of America and Learning for Life. We love getting awards and talking about getting awards. Melinda Inman, Exploring District Executive with the Northern Star Council in St. Paul, Minnesota, joins us for the discussion. http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast.aspx Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:09:00 GMT December 2016: Exploring Awards http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201601_12/large.jpg http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201601_12/small.jpg http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast/Ticker/201601_12.aspx Just what is the difference between a regular activity and a superactivity? What makes the activity “super”? As you might already suspect, a superactivty is much grander in scale, but that also means grander in preparation. Who’s responsible for all this planning and preparation? Kelly Clark, Director of Development for the Three Harbors Council in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, shares with us her secrets for a successful superactivity. http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast.aspx Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:41:00 GMT November 2016: The Planning a Superactivity http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201601_11/large.jpg http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201601_11/small.jpg http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast/Ticker/201601_11.aspx It's that time of year to update your post or clubs Partner Renewal Agreement and whether you’re new to the Exploring or you just want to make sure you haven’t left anything out, join us as Circle Ten Council exploring executive Kelly Puckett helps us to make this process go smoothly for both the advisor and the council. http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast.aspx Wed, 28 Sep 2016 13:19:00 GMT October 2016: The Post/Club Renewal Agreement http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201601_10/large.jpg http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201601_10/small.jpg http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast/Ticker/201601_10.aspx The Exploring Open House is your chance to invite youths to take the first step in discovering their future. Senior Director of Exploring, Tim Anderson, takes us step-by-step through the process - from writing and sending the invitations to getting those who attend to sign-up. We had some fun during this discussion; hope you do as well. http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast.aspx Mon, 29 Aug 2016 13:04:00 GMT September 2016: The Nuts and Bolts for Building Your Open House http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201601_9/large.jpg http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201601_9/small.jpg http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast/Ticker/201601_9.aspx Guest speakers, hands-on activities, field trips -the list of all the things your Explorer club or post should be doing seems endless. However, getting everyone together to plan the Exploring year makes everything that much easier. But how do you get everyone gathered to put together an Exploring program calendar, and who is “everyone”? Click the Download button to find out as Ruthe Holmberg of the Lincoln Heritage council explains program planning for clubs and Tiffanie Rupperight, of the Black Swamp Area Council discusses program planning for posts. http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast.aspx Tue, 26 Jul 2016 11:12:00 GMT August 2016: Program Planning for Posts and Clubs http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201601_8/large.jpg http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201601_8/small.jpg http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast/Ticker/201601_8.aspx The Exploring program career interest survey helps pair high school students with the Explorer post that best serves their career interests to benefit both the student and your program’s recruitment efforts. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, it is once you know where to start and how to retrieve and use the survey data. Senior Exploring executive Richard Churn has become quite the expert at using this survey making it a win-win for both his council and the local high schools and he shares with us how you, too, can become an expert. http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast.aspx Tue, 28 Jun 2016 13:44:00 GMT July 2016: How to Use the Career Interest Survey http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201601_7/large.jpg http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201601_7/small.jpg http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast/Ticker/201601_7.aspx Venturing is alive and well, but how much do you know about the other BSA teen program? Exploring is the program designed to help teenage youth explore different career opportunities. How? Join us as Mike Dutton, Explorer Post Advisor in Manchester, New Hampshire, provides examples of activities, achievements and explains where to go for resources to make your post the best it can be. http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast.aspx Thu, 26 May 2016 11:56:00 GMT June 2016: The Other Teen Program http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201601_6/large.jpg http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201601_6/small.jpg http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast/Ticker/201601_6.aspx Welcome to the premiere episode of ExploringCast! Exploring has been a part of the BSA for a long time but maybe you’re not sure of everything this program has to offer. Perhaps you’re already knee-deep into the Exploring program, but are looking for ways to make it a better experience for you and the members of your post or club. Whatever the reason, we’re here for you. We’ll begin our journey with Chad Srader, the Exploring field director with the Sam Houston Area Council in Houston, Texas as he leads us in our freshman class of Exploring 101. http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast.aspx Thu, 12 May 2016 08:47:00 GMT May 2016: Exploring 101 http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201601_5/large.jpg http://www.scouting.org/filestore/scoutcast/ExploringCast/201601_5/small.jpg http://www.scouting.org/Scoutcast/ExploringCast/Ticker/201601_5.aspx