EAST BAY EXPLORERS

Teaching leadership and virtue to our boys

Mission

Assist parents in the formation of their children to know and love Jesus Christ, and to develop their skills and talents so that they can positively impact their environment and society.

Club Goals

  • Knowledge of and growth in human virtues
  • Growth in piety and friendship with Jesus
  • Development of specific gifts and talents
  • New and lasting friendships

Who should participate?

Dads and their 1st to 5th> grade sons. Dads are encouraged and expected to participate and enrich the club’s program with their initiative and expertise.

When are the meetings?

Meetings take place on the second Saturday of the month from 1:15 PM to 3:15 PM.

What does the club do?

Each club meeting is centered around a virtue. The day includes a talk for the kids explaining what the virtue is and how to put it into practice. There is also a talk for the fathers, which reviews the virtue and gives suggestions of how to help our sons grow in this particular virtue.

A priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei is normally available for confession and spiritual direction for both kids and fathers.

Schedule of Actitivies


September 14, 2024

Father-Son game at Arbolado Park

You should be a man who works hard.


October 12, 2024

Archery Class @ Diablo Bowmen

You should be a man who is master of himself.


November 9, 2024

Chabot Space and Science Center

You should be a man who is a good friend of his friends.


December 14, 2024

Christmas Carols @ Ivy Park

You should be a man who uses his failures to be successful.


January 11, 2025

Escape Room Challenge (Zscape in San Ramon)

You should be a man who lives the virtue of fortitude.


February 8, 2025

Hike at Last Trampas Regional Park

You should be a man who reflects before acting (prudence).


March 7-9, 2025

Father-Son Ski Trip (Dodge Ridge, Pinecrest, CA)

Ski weekend


April 12, 2025

Laser Tagging (Q-ZAR Laser Tag - Concord, CA)

You should be a man who has the habit of reading books.


May 10, 2025

Family BBQ at Garber House (Berkeley, CA)


Interested in participating?

Please sign up if you are interested in participating in the club's activities. We are asking for a contribution of $50 per family to help defray the cost of snacks and running the club. You are welcome to attend the first meeting without paying if you want to try it out, but please bring cash, check or venmo in case you decide to sign up!

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