Welcome to PCU[1] OLE YELLER!
We’re happy to see you are interested in our Maritime Explorer Club! We have ourselves a mystery that we need your help solving.
Long ago, legend says that a large creature used to lurk in the waters of the body of water we now know as Yellow Creek. While it hasn’t been spotted in some years, the locals say Ole’ Yeller used to play tricks on Sasquatch (which investigations of his whereabouts are also underway at the local Boy Scout camp) when he’d take his monthly baths. A “totally real, not made up” photo taken by a local photographer is included at the top of this page.
The problem is, our club members need to have some skills so we can carry out our search for Ole’ Yeller – are you up for learning the skills you need to get out on the water and search for this beast? If so, we’re looking forward to getting to know you and seeing how you can help our club succeed in our mission!
Sincerely,
Your Club Leaders
What is a Maritime Explorer Club?
Maritime Explorer Clubs (“MECs”) are a special-interest Exploring program that offer boys and girls water-based adventure and career exploration. Adventures include an emphasis in, on, or under water such as sailing, paddlesports, scuba or other types of boating. Career discovery includes maritime-related fields such as oceanography or STEM. Youth learn from experienced practitioners and professionals, as well as thru hands-on maritime experiences. This is lifelong learning, one exploration at a time. Character-building experiences plus life skills and career exploration meet fun and adventure in an exciting, informal format.
Sixth, 7th, and 8th grade boys and girls who have have not completed the 8th grade are eligible to join a Maritime Explorer Club. The age range for participation within these grade levels is 10-14.
About Exploring
Exploring serves two different age groups, both coed. Exploring clubs serve middle schoolers, aged 10 – 14, in sixth through eighth grades. Exploring posts serve older youth 14 – 20 years old (like our Sea Scout Ship). The program model is the same for both age groups – hands-on and interactive character and career activities are facilitated by trained business leaders in your local community.
Ready to Join?
Click here to download our New Member Packet.
Still Have Questions?
Click here to see commonly asked questions and to learn how to contact the Club!
[1] What’s a PCU? In the Navy, as Pre-Commissioning Unit is used to describe a ship (and the crew that belong to it) during construction. Hopefully we’ll be MEC Ole’ Yeller very soon with your help!