All outings for the Explorers Club 2019-20 season after March 14th 2020 have been cancelled due to COVID-19.
The goal of the Explorers Mentor Apprentice program is to encourage older Explorers to seek their unique style of leadership, create meaningful relationships with the younger Explorers, and tangibly reflect upon the process.
An Explorers Mentoring Apprentice (EMA) is an older participant who has chosen to take on the role of a mentor in a younger group. Participants in our Wayfinder program and members of Explorers Club in their last two years have the opportunity join us for outings with younger Explorers Club groups as space is available. An EMA is introduced to mentoring techniques such as leading from behind, risk assessment, skill sharing, game facilitation, and group leadership. An EMA will be challenged to deepen their own outdoor skills, asked to step into new forms of leadership, and to share their love and connection with nature with younger Explorers.
There are a limited number of EMA positions available. To be considered for a spot, please email explorersclub@wildwhatcom.org by no later than August 1st. If you have any questions or considerations in the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.