Exploring
Co-ed Clubs for Akron Public School students at select middle schools, and co-ed Posts for 14–20 years old
Marnie Mellinger
Stow Scout Shop Clerk
Middle School Exploring Coordinator
330-773-0415 x216
What is Exploring?
Co-ed 10–20 years old
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. Together, we equip young people with character, leadership and life skills that can be used both today and in their future careers.
Exploring is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth and the organizations in their communities. Businesses and community organizations initiate a career-specific Exploring post or club by matching their people and organizational resources to the career interests of youth in the community. The result is a program of interactive activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, and develop.
We work with thousands of local, regional, and national businesses and organizations to deliver the Exploring programs representing hundreds of different career fields.
Join one of our Explorer Posts
Co-ed age 14-20
Police emphasis
Post 2001 - Akron Police Explorers
Contact: Detective Richard Doney - rdoney@akronohio.gov
Post 2200 - Kent Police Explorers
Contact: Abbey Watkins - a.watkins@kent-ohio.org
Post 2552 - Medina County Sherriff Explorers
Contact: Beverly Fraser - bfraser@ohmedinaco.org
Fire emphasis
Post 2445 - Medina City Fire Explorers
Contact: Robert Bures - robertbures@earthlink.net
Post 2805 - Valley City Fire Explorers
Contact: Lt. Ian Shirey - ishirey@valleycityfire.com
Post 2964 - Green Fire Explorers
Contact: Joe Dies - jdies@cityofgreen.org
Engineering emphasis
Post 2046 - Goodyear Engineering Explorers
Contact: Matt Graber - matthew_graber@goodyear.com
Don't see a career emphasis you want? Talk to Olivia.