3 Programs for Your Teen

photo courtesy of Real-World Experiences Exploring Program

If you have a teen who is still looking for his or her niche, and the usual sports teams and school programs just isn't doing it for them, maybe your teen should be in one of these.



• Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program An auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force for ages 12-19. Instills leadership, discipline, and community service through aerospace education, physical training, leadership, and moral and ethical values.

 • LMPD Explorer Program Provides teens ages 14-19 with hands-on and classroom training in law enforcement. Explorers are allowed to ride along with police officers on patrol once they purchase a uniform and attend a minimum number of meetings/activities.

• Fire and Emergency Services Career Exploring Program Exposes teens ages 14-21 to the fire and emergency services field through education, firefighter training, and ride-alongs.