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10K and ½ Marathon being hosted by Peoria
Police’s and Boy Scouts' Exploring Programs When: Sunday October 29 Registration: 6:00 a.m. Run: 7:00 to 10:15 a.m. Location: Peoria Sports Complex 16101 N. 83rd Avenue Race Information: Professionally timed race Registration fees: $20.00 for 10K $40.00 for ½ marathon ($5.00 additional for day of race registrations) on-line registration at www.learningforlifeaz.org or call Dr. Loretta Gorman at 602-955-7747 for more information The first ever Exploring 10K and ½ marathon will be on Sunday, October 29, and is hosted by the Peoria Police Department and the Boy Scouts of America Grand Canyon Council Exploring Programs. Proceeds from the race will go to the Exploring Programs and the Learning for Life Programs for grades K-12. The Learning for Life Program teaches skills in Leadership Development, Character Education, Drug Prevention, Career Exploring, Out Door Education and After-School programs. The event planners are seeking sponsors or donations to help off-set the costs of the race; and since this program is a 501c3 non-profit, the donations are tax deductible. If you can help or have any questions please call Dr. Loretta Gorman at 602-955-7747. What is Exploring? Exploring is a worksite-based program. It is part of Learning for Life's career education program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years old. Exploring's purpose is to provide experiences that help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Explorers are ready to investigate the meaning of interdependence in their personal relationships and communities. Exploring is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth and the organizations in their communities. Local community organizations initiate a specific Explorer post by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, and develop. Exploring programs are based on five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education, and leadership experience. Explorer posts can specialize in a variety of career skills, including the following: Arts & Humanities, Aviation, Business, Communications, Engineering, Fire Service, Health, Law Enforcement, Law & Government, Science, Skilled Trades and Social Services. ### ### |
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