Admission Requirements
Several times each year, explorers test their skills and knowledge in state and national competitions with other explorer posts. In addition to training and competitions, explorers obtain volunteer hours at various community and charity events.
- Youth ages 14-20
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Be of good moral character and discipline
- Pass a comprehensive background check
- Pay $50.00 application fee
How to Apply
For Explorer Post 238 membership, please download the Explorer Post Application Packet.
For Explorer Club 238 membership, please download the Explorer Club Application Packet
Please mail the completed application with all required documentation to:
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Community Outreach Division
Attn: Explorer Program
1501 N. Falkenburg Rd.
Tampa, FL 33619
**Deadline for Explorer Post and Explorer Club Fall 2024 memberships is currently closed! Any Explorer application submitted will be considered for our Spring 2025 semester (beginning January 2025). Application deadline for Spring 2025 semester is November 18, 2024.