About Us                                                                

Exploring is a career education program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) or 14 through 20-years-old. Adults are selected by the participating organization for involvement in the program. Color, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background, economic status, and citizenship are not criteria for participation.

Exploring’s purpose is to provide experiences to 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 an 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.

Explorer posts can specialize in a variety of career skills. Exploring programs are based on five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education, and leadership experience.

If you are interested in learning more, or if you wish to sign up for one of our career Explorer Posts, please call 402.431.9272, or email at kyle.o'reilly@scouting.org or lindsey.reasner@scouting.org.

Lindsey Rai Reasner

Lindsey Rai Reasner is a Venturing and Exploring Executive with the Boy Scouts of America, Mid-America Council. In this role, Lindsey oversees the Venturing program in Learning for Life developing programs that match the interests and career based of this age group. In 2008, Lindsey attained her Masters Degree in Public Policy from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and her Bachelor's in English Literature from Long Beach State. Lindsey has been with the Council since 2010.

Michelle Hurt

Michelle Erin Hurt is the LFL District Director with the Boy Scouts of America, Mid-America Council. Michelle started with the Council in April of 2008 as a paraprofessional with Learning for Life. In December she took on a full time position as the Council Activities Director. In February of 2011 she was promoted to her current position. She oversees the entire Learning for Life District.

Kyle O'Reilly

Effective June 2011 Kyle O'Reilly assumed the position of District Executive. A life-long resident of Omaha, Kyle received his Bachelor's Degree from Creighton University with a major in Journalism and Mass Communications and English. He has written for the Creighton student newspaper, the Creightonian, conducted interviews for historical documentaries in Chicago and helped produced medical education videos. Kyle enjoys reading short stories, eating good pad thai and anything involving being outside. We are excited to have Kyle join our team! Kyle will be working directly with the metro staff to create new units, assist with the high school surveys, lead the Relationships Committee, Scouting for Food staff advisor, teen activities, and to ensure the continued success and high standards known for the Boy Scouts of America.